B & V Membranes Awnings Membrane Structure Our product range includes a wide range of Awnings Membrane Structure, Elevate Your Outdoor Experience with Awnings Membrane Structure Pvc Awning Fabric, Retractable Terrace Awning and Fixed Frame Awnings. Transform your outdoor spaces with the diverse range of awnings membrane structures offered by our product line. Whether you’re looking to create shade, enhance aesthetics, or add functionality to your outdoor areas, we have the perfect solutions for you. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:
Awnings Membrane Structures
Our awnings membrane structures combine durability with stylish design, providing effective protection from the sun and rain. Available in various shapes and sizes, these structures are ideal for residential homes, commercial spaces, and recreational areas.
PVC Awning Fabric
Crafted from high-quality PVC materials, our awning fabrics are designed to withstand the elements while maintaining their appearance and functionality over time. They offer UV resistance and come in a range of colors and patterns to complement any outdoor setting.
Retractable Terrace Awnings
Enhance your outdoor dining or relaxation areas with our retractable terrace awnings. These versatile structures provide on-demand shade and can be easily retracted to enjoy open skies when desired. They are perfect for restaurants, cafes, and residential patios.
Fixed Frame Awnings
Our fixed frame awnings provide a permanent shading solution for windows, doors, and outdoor spaces. Designed for durability and stability, they offer long-term protection and enhance the architectural appeal of any building or home exterior.
Elevate Your Outdoor Experience with Awnings Membrane Structure our awnings membrane structures can elevate your outdoor experience by providing shade, style, and functionality. Whether you need a retractable solution for flexible shade coverage or a fixed frame awning for permanent protection, our product range ensures that you find the perfect fit for your outdoor space. Explore the possibilities and transform your outdoor environment today with our quality awnings membrane structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tensile fabric structure comprises a tensioned fabric membrane roof supported by structure usually made of steel, aluminium or timber. Tensile Fabric Structures (Lightweight) structures are architectural and engineering creations known for their low mass compared to the applied loads. They encompass various forms such as tensile structures, frame-supported structures, air-supported structures, air-inflated structures, cable net structures, cable-and-strut structures (also called tensegrity), geodesic dome structures, and grid shells. These structures are celebrated for their material efficiency and are widely used in architecture and engineering due to their ability to offer strength and stability while keeping weight to a minimum, making them versatile for various applications.
There are two basic building blocks of anticlastic tensile structures: the Saddle and the Cone. The Saddle is a hyperbolic paraboloid which means that it is a surface made of two high points and two low points. The geometry of the surface is orthogonal or made by the warping of a rectangular grid. The Cone is like a volcano shape using a radial geometry created by radians and hoops to create surfaces. These two forms can be combined to create an infinite number of permutations much like the circle and the square in classical architecture. Synclastic forms such as Domes and Flat panel membranes are also offered.
Various fabric materials are used in the construction of tensile fabric structures, each chosen for its specific characteristics and suitability for the intended application. At J & J Carter we use four different types, PVC coated Polyester, PVC coated Glass Fibre, Silcone coated Glass Fabric, and PTFE coated Glass Fabric. For more information on the different types of materials, visit our Tensile Fabric Materials page which breaks down each fabric and provides a helpful comparison graph.
This can vary depending on the design and specification of the materials and on other factors such as maintenance, cleaning and location. Typically, a PVC membrane would last around 20-25 years and a PTFE structure would last in excess of 30 years. Fabric technology, design and manufacturing techniques are advancing all the time and we’re seeing the lifespans of tensile structures increase as a result.
Integrating tensile structures with regular buildings involves a strategic approach to seamlessly combine architectural and structural elements. They can be used as curtain walls either as building cladding for atriums or courtyards in intense solar regions or as shading systems in conjunction with glass curtain walls. They can be used as canopies that join on the outside of buildings to give flair at entrances and as covered walkways. They can be stand alone pavilions that act as objects in the streetscape. They not only provide shelter but also introduce natural light and enhance the aesthetics of a building.