WHY ARCH SPAN

Cox family business since 1932

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS

BENEFITS OF ARCH SPAN

Over 100 MILLION Square Feet of Tarps and Buildings Manufactured!

ABOUT US

Tarp-Rite Inc. has been manufacturing quality tarps and fabric buildings for Decades. As a fourth generation family business our ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS division has become an industry leader in new product development and innovation.

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS are 100% manufactured in house at our plant in Woodstock New Brunswick. We have a total of 61,400 square feet of production space spread over 5 acres. Only the best quality Canadian Made steel and fabric is used in the process.

We strongly believe that innovation and efficiencies are the future of any manufacturing business so as a result we have been investing heavily in new state of the art equipment to boost production and product quality. We are proud of our accomplishments and continue to develop and maintain our quality, engineering and safety certifications.

When you choose Arch Span Buildings, You choose a highly trained, highly motivated local manufacturing workforce.

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MANUFACTURED, ENGINEERED AND SERVICED LOCALLY

Arch Span Buildings are 100% manufactured in New Brunswick by Tarp-Rite Inc. We also have our own install crew so not only are you buying factory direct but you are having your building installed factory direct. This means top notch speedy service during and after your purchase. Since we sell factory direct, customization of a building to fit your application and needs can be designed in a timely manner.

We can sell our buildings anywhere but our install service area is typically Atlantic Canada. We have crews across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on a regular basis and we also go to Newfoundland.

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS MANUFACTURED, ENGINEERED AND SERVICED LOCALLY

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STRUCTURE FABRIC

Performance Beyond Expectations - Avalanche Structure Fabric designed with Snow Removal and Extreme Cold Weather in mind. The non-stick lacquer finish is so slippery that when snow slides off the roof with ease it literally looks like an Avalanche. Avalanche Structure Fabric is made from weft inserted high tenacity polyester thermally knife coated with Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC). Decades of engineering and field testing went into the manufacturing process to ensure Maximum Seam Strength, UV Longevity, Fire Safety and Cold Weather Performance. Avalanche Structure Fabric is the First Choice for Structure Performance.

Avalanche Structure Fabric advantages include:

15 Year Warranty.
Advanced PVDF Lacquer for a Non-Stick Surface and Extended UV Weathering.
Thermally Coated PVC in 18oz, 20oz or 22oz (will depend on building size and application).
Extreme Cold Weather Pliability.
Heat Cured for Exceptional Seam Strength.

Avalanche Structure Fabric Specifications:

1000 x 1000 Denier Filament.
Virgin PVC Coating
PVDF Lacquer Finish
Cold Crack ASTM D2136, no cold crack or flaking at -45°C (-49°F)
Fire Retardant

NFPA 701- 2010 Test Method 1 & 2
CAN/ULC-S109-14
California Fire Marshal Title 19 Section 1273.3

With providing more than 50,000,000 square yards of fabric for frame supported structures in the last FIVE years alone, NovaShield™ from IPG, is designed to meet the industry’s highest standards, and is the proven material for sound fabric clad buildings in all climates.

Our patented weave produces impressive strength-to-weight ratios and its lighter weight makes for easier, faster, money-saving installations. NovaShield features excellent physical properties, wider widths and better color retention than comparable products.

IPG offers a range of durable membrane structure fabrics which ensures you have the right fabric for your unique needs.

NovaShield Membrane Structure Fabrics advantages include:

Range of colors
Industry leading warranties
Improved fungal resistance
Engineered coatings provide exceptional performance properties
Technologically designed to stand up to some of the most demanding weather conditions

Durability & Safety

IPG is the only polyethylene membrane manufacturer to successfully combine long-life UV resistance with flame retardant. NovaShield products pass the most demanding certification standards, including:

California Fire Marshall
ASTM E84 (Class 1)
NFPA 701 (Large and Small Scale)
CAN/ULC S-109 (Large and Small Scale)
UBC31-1
FAR 25.863(a) Appendix F, Part 1
EN13501.1 (B.s1.d0)
DIN4102 (B1)

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS NOVASHIELD FEATURES & BENEFITS

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HIGHLY REINFORCED TRUSSED ARCHES - PIN TECHNOLOGY

When designing the trusses of our Arch Span Buildings the engineering firm uses close attention to detail to ensure we have a superior product. With the combination of high tension galvanized steel, continuous webbing sections, vertical reinforcing pins and heavy duty joiner plates along with strict CWB welding procedures, our arches are an industry leader.

Our New V FORCE TRUSS SYSTEM is our strongest and most advanced frame system yet. New for 2020 all engineered building models in sizes ranging from 22' - 80' wide will feature this advanced engineered system for maximum strength and maximum manufacturing efficiency, resulting in our Best Fabric Building System on the Market. We focus and invest heavily on innovation in order to meet the demands of our loyal and growing customer base.

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS developed pin technology and this method is used on all trussed. Vertical pipes also know as pins are fitted between the inner and outer chord of the truss and the saddle joint is entirely welded for maximum strength. Pins are used as breaks between the truss webbing so proper loads can be distributed in high stress areas.

ARCH SPAN BUILDINGS HIGHLY REINFORCED TRUSSED ARCHES - PIN TECHNOLOGY

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X-BRACE PURLINS

We are the first and only fabric building manufacturer using X-Brace purlins to connect our arches. All other companies use a single pipe purlin which only supports the bottom inside of the truss. With wind and snow loads this can allow the truss to twist. Our X-Brace purlin distributes snow load weight and wind pressure evenly to the entire truss resulting in maximum stability.

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IN HOUSE TESTING

Each Arch Span Building project is tested and inspected as per CSA A660 and CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) requirements. We have an in house fabric testing lab in which fabric break strength, seam break strength and seam peel strength is tested for each and every building project. We also do burn tests to verify the fabric is flame retardant as per manufacturer’s specs.

In our steel fabrication shop we employee a full time CWB Certified Welding Supervisor and Inspector to oversee the operation and ensure the welding procedures are followed, tested and inspected. We have quarterly audits by an external Welding Engineering firm to ensure our welds are in conformance with CSA Standards and we have quarterly audits by the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) to ensure all welding procedures are properly implemented.

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ENGINEERING & CERTIFICATIONS

CSA Certified - CWB Certified - ISO Certified - NBCSA Certified

Tarp-Rite Inc. is a leading manufacturer and installer of tension fabric buildings, has achieved recognition through the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) A660-10 certification program for steel building systems.

The CSA-A660-10 standard requires that steel structure manufacturers comply with the applicable engineering criteria and building codes. It was also developed to assist code enforcement officials in reviewing submissions for building permits incorporating a steel building system, and to help purchasers obtain a quality building. To be certified, building manufacturers must maintain production facilities, staff and quality assurance systems that are consistently capable of producing quality steel buildings. To ensure these design and production standards are met, the CSA-A660-10 standard requires a manufacturing facility to obtain documented approval from a licensed professional engineer. Tarp-Rite Inc. have also obtained the S367-09 standard which has to do with assembly of the fabric itself. Several tests and record keeping of the seam strength and material strength are required for this standard to assure customers of a safe, quality product.

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) has certified TARP-RITE’S manufacturing facility to CSA Standard W47.1 “Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel” in Division 2. Division 2 requires that TARP·RITE INC retain the services of a qualified Welding Engineer a Certified Welding Supervisor is on staff to control TARP·RITE’S welding operations. CWB qualifies Welding Supervisors based on related experience, and examinations on welding symbols, weld faults, quality control and inspection methods. The welding operation is subject to third-party audits by CWB to assure continued commitment and performance to required standards.

ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified to. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2008 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services.

The New Brunswick Construction Safety Association (NBCSA) are committed to helping employers and workers reduce losses caused by workplace injuries through the “Certificate of Recognition” (COR) program for the New Brunswick construction industry. The COR, along with a Letter of Good Standing is also used as a pre-qualification requirement for Contractors tendering work for many buyers of construction. The Certificate of Recognition program is available to all Members and Associate Members of the NBCSA from small to large companies and is administered by the New Brunswick Construction Safety Association.