Protect Your Materials: FastCover Buildings for Salt and Frac Sand Storage

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In industries like road maintenance and energy production, safeguarding bulk materials such as salt and frac sand is crucial. FastCover’s engineered fabric buildings provide robust, weather-resistant solutions tailored for these demanding storage needs. Designed to withstand Canada’s harsh climates, our structures ensure your materials remain dry, accessible, and uncontaminated year-round.

What Are Salt and Frac Sand Storage Structures? 

These are specialized shelters constructed with high-strength steel trusses and durable fabric covers, creating clear-span spaces ideal for storing bulk materials. FastCover buildings are engineered to resist corrosion and environmental wear, making them perfect for storing de-icing salt, frac sand, and other aggregates. Their design facilitates easy loading and unloading, accommodating various equipment and operational workflows.


Why Choose FastCover for Your Event Structure?

FastCover buildings are trusted across Canada for their performance and durability. Here’s why:

  1. Maximized Interior Space: Our clear-span designs eliminate interior columns, providing unobstructed space for equipment maneuverability and efficient material handling.
  2. Corrosion Resistance: Steel trusses are powder-coated post-welding at 450°F, creating a smooth, protective finish that resists corrosion, even in high-salt environments.
  3. Low Maintenance: The fabric exterior’s low coefficient of friction allows rain, snow, and dust to slide off easily, reducing the need for frequent cleaning.
  4. Energy Efficiency: Translucent fabric covers permit natural daylight, often eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day, thereby reducing utility costs.
  5. Flexible Foundations: Our buildings can be erected on various foundations, including ground mounts with screw anchors, concrete footings, or pony walls, offering adaptability to different site conditions.
  6. Portability: Modular design allows for easy disassembly and relocation, ensuring your storage solution can move with your operations.

Applications Across Industries

FastCover structures are versatile and serve multiple industries:

  • Municipalities: Store road salt securely to prevent clumping and runoff, ensuring readiness for winter road maintenance.
  • Energy Sector: Keep frac sand dry and uncontaminated, crucial for efficient hydraulic fracturing operations.
  • Construction and Mining: Protect aggregates and materials from environmental exposure, maintaining their quality and usability.
  • Agriculture: Safeguard feed, grain, and other commodities from moisture and pests.

Built to Last

FastCover buildings are constructed with longevity in mind: 

  • Durable Materials: Our NovaShield II membrane fabric covers are UV-treated and resistant to wear, ensuring long-term performance. 
  • Warranty: We stand by our products with a 15-year pro-rated warranty on single and engineered truss structures. 
  • Customizable Options: From varying widths and lengths to additional features like vents and insulation, our buildings can be tailored to meet your specific storage requirements.

Ready to Enhance Your Storage Solutions? 

FastCover’s salt and frac sand storage buildings offer a reliable, efficient, and adaptable solution for your bulk material storage needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can help protect your materials and streamline your operations.