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Below you will find answers to the most common questions we receive. If you can’t find an answer here, send us a message! We look forward to hearing from you.
Yes, most fabric buildings and Quonset-style shelters require a building permit in Canada. Permit requirements vary depending on your province, municipality, and the intended use of the structure.
Building departments require engineered drawings and site-specific engineering to confirm the building meets local snow, wind, and seismic requirements. A snow rating on its own is not accepted for permitting purposes.
Stabl Shelters can provide engineered drawings for most units at an additional cost to support the permitting process. We always recommend contacting your local building department before purchasing to confirm the specific requirements for your area.
Depending on weather and ground conditions, a 30′ x 40′ shelter can be installed over 2 days with a crew of 3 people but may take longer depending upon the crew’s experience. Larger buildings will take longer and may require additional crew members for pulling the main cover over the shelter.
There are no special tools required for the assembly of our shelters, however a moveable platform or scaffolding equal to 75% of the peak height will be required. For larger buildings, a scissor lift or genie lift is required. Some larger buildings will require a machine to pull the cover over.
Yes, many customers choose to install their own fabric building with the help of a crew. In most cases, we recommend having at least 3 or more people available during installation. The installation of larger shelters (40′ wide or more) may require specialized equipment, such as a boom lift or crane.
All Stabl Shelters buildings include a detailed installation guide to assist with assembly. Depending on the structure’s size and complexity, some customers may also choose to hire a professional installation crew.
Stabl Shelters are easy to maintain, and the kits come with instructions on care. Generally, you should do semi-annual fabric and bolt-tightening checks to ensure the best longevity. Use a mild detergent to wash the fabric.
The building components are galvanized steel with tension wires, bolts, washers, and wedge anchors.
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a heavier duty, chemically resistant synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. PVC starts with a middle layer of polyester, which is then covered with polyvinyl chloride and then coated with a top-lacquer coating. PVC is waterproof, UV resistant, mildew resistant, heat and cold resistant, and fire resistant. Our PVC fabrics come in four different weights – PVC610, PVC750 and PVC900. The thicker the fabric the longer it will last.
Snow loads and wind loads for fabric buildings are calculated based on the exact location where the structure will be installed. Requirements vary across Canada due to differences in climate, elevation, snowfall, wind exposure, and seismic activity.
Rather than using a “one-size-fits-all” rating, fabric buildings are reviewed by engineers using regional building code data to determine whether the structure meets or exceeds local requirements.
Once the installation location is confirmed, engineering can be completed to ensure the building is suitable for your region’s snow and wind conditions. In the odd case where a building doesn’t meet the environmental requirements, the engineer can recommend steel spec upgrades (for special orders) or reinforcing kits for shelters in stock.
Yes, properly engineered fabric buildings are designed to withstand harsh Canadian weather conditions, including heavy snow and high winds.
When installed correctly and engineered for the specific region, many fabric shelters can meet demanding snow-load requirements (9.5 kPa ground snow load or higher) and withstand wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
Snow and wind performance will depend on factors such as the building size, location, foundation system, and local building code requirements.
Each arch comes with two anchoring plates. Each anchor plate is pinned to the substrate at four locations. It is recommended that the anchor plates be placed onto concrete.
There are several factors in selecting the right foundation. It depends whether you are looking to erect a temporary or semi-permanent building and the ground conditions.
Types of recommended foundation materials to prevent sinking or shifting are:
- concrete slab
- concrete lock blocks
- low-rise poured in place concrete walls
- precast concrete slab sections
- continuous concrete footers
- screw piles
- heavy timber
- subgrade concrete pier footers
- bare ground, duckbill ground anchors
You have up to 60 days from the date of purchase to notify us of missing parts. We can generally get those parts to you via hand delivery or courier within a couple of days. Please inventory your parts prior to starting installation, we are not responsible for delays mid installation if you are missing or have lost a part.
Your warranty on the fabric and steel frame starts on the date of purchase. Be sure to complete the registration form provided under Warranty. We will email you a confirmation to notify you that your unit has been registered.
Stabl Shelters does not offer any type of financing; however, financing options are available through the following:
- Equipment Capital Corp.
Visit their website at https://equipmentcapitalcorp.ca
Call Luke at 403-710-5847, for more information.
- LeaseLine Equipment & Vehicle Leasing
Visit their website at https://leaseline.com/
Application form www.leaseline.com/personal-application-form-pa-greg-ganske
Contact Greg Ganske, Account Manager at C: 825-475-5588 | E: Greg@leaseline.com , for more information.
We provide shipping quotes by 3rd party providers to any part of Canada with a proper address. Please note that there must be a forklift available to unload the shipment. We can deliver locally within the BC Lower Mainland for between $100 and $275, depending upon the location and unit purchased.
