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From Tarmac to Protection in Days: Aircraft Tent Hangars

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Flexible, fast to install, and built for Canadian conditions—fabric hangars are taking off.

When it comes to protecting your aircraft, not just any shelter will do. Whether you’re storing private planes, helicopters, or commercial aircraft, you need a structure that offers strength, space, and adaptability. That’s where fabric buildings from FastCover come in.

Our aircraft tent hangars combine rugged performance with flexible design—offering a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional hangars.

 

Built for Aircraft. Designed for Flexibility.

FastCover fabric buildings are engineered to handle the demands of aviation environments—from private airstrips to remote operations and seasonal service hubs. Whether you need a temporary aircraft hangar or a semi-permanent solution, our buildings offer:

  • Clear-span interiors: No interior posts means unobstructed space for aircraft and maintenance equipment.
  • Rapid installation: Set up in days, not weeks, ideal for time-sensitive operations or remote deployments.
  • Custom sizing: Configure the height and width to suit your specific aircraft—from small planes to rotorcraft and business jets.
  • Portability: Need to move your operation? These structures can be disassembled and relocated.

 

What to Know Before You Choose a Fabric Aircraft Hangar

We get it—choosing the right structure to protect your aircraft is a big decision. Here are a few common questions we hear, and what you should know before committing.

1. Are They Durable Enough for Harsh Weather?

Yes. FastCover fabric buildings are engineered to withstand Canadian winters, high winds, and heavy snow loads. Our frames use powder coated steel, and our fabric is UV-resistant and reinforced for long-term use.

2. Is Security an Issue?

Not at all. Our hangars can be fitted with lockable doors, alarm systems, and security lighting. Combined with perimeter fencing or surveillance, your aircraft is safe and protected.

3. What about Fire Safety?

A fire retardant membrane is available for special applications. Our fabric membrane passes the most demanding certification standards including NFPA 701 and CAN/ULC S-109.

4. Are Fabric Hangars Only Temporary?

While portable, FastCover buildings are built to last and can be fixed permanently or relocated when needed. Many clients use them as semi-permanent hangars for 10–20 years or more, with minimal maintenance and lower operating costs than traditional buildings.

5. Will the Fabric Hold Up Over Time?

Yes, our buildings are backed by a 15 year prorated on all steel & fabric. All building models are reviewed and tested by independent third party professional engineers to ensure structural strength and consistency in manufacturing.’

6. Can They Be Customized to My Aircraft or Operation?

Absolutely. We specialize in custom temporary buildings tailored to industrial needs—offering roll-up or sliding doors, electrical packages, reinforced anchoring, and even insulation for all-season use.

 

Customize Your Hangar for Maximum Efficiency

FastCover fabric buildings can be fully customized to match your aviation operation’s needs. Popular add-ons include:

  • Roll-up sliding doors for easy access
  • Insulated packages for year-round use
  • Lighting and electrical options for maintenance tasks
  • Concrete or portable anchoring systems, depending on site requirements

Whether you’re operating on gravel, asphalt, or a concrete pad, we’ll help you select the best setup for stability and safety.

 

Ready for Takeoff?

If you’re looking for a cost-effective, high-performance solution for aircraft storage or maintenance, a fabric aircraft hangar could be your perfect fit. Let FastCover help you design a hangar that meets your exact specifications—delivered on time and built to last.

Contact us today to get started.

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Customizing Temporary Buildings for Your Job Site Requirements

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No two job sites are identical—and your building solution shouldn’t be either. Whether you’re operating in remote terrain, a busy urban construction zone, or a climate with extreme weather, you need a structure that works with your environment, not against it. That’s why custom temporary buildings from FastCover are engineered with flexibility in mind.

From size and layout to access and add-ons, our portable job site buildings are designed to meet the real-world needs of contractors and project managers who can’t afford downtime.

 

Why Customization Matters on the Job Site

Job sites often present unique challenges: uneven ground, limited space, varying equipment sizes, strict access requirements, or the health and safety of workers. With FastCover, you can adapt your building to suit those conditions—maximizing both efficiency and safety.

Key areas of customization include:

  • Size & Dimensions: Need extra clearance for tall machinery or want to span over shipping containers? Our buildings come in a wide range of widths and lengths—and can be mounted on different foundations like concrete blocks, bins, or Seacans.
  • Entry & Access Points: Choose from multiple door styles and placements, including overhead doors, man doors, and roll-up curtains for drive-through access and optimized workflow.
  • Anchoring Systems: Whatever the terrain, we offer foundation solutions that keep your structure secure—even in high-wind environments.
  • Interior Features: Add insulation for year-round use, LED lighting for safe nighttime operation, or electrical packages to power tools, heaters, and more.

 

Real-World Applications: See Our Construction Project in Action

In a construction project, FastCover supplied two custom portable job site buildings for a highway interchange project, designed to protect concrete pours across multiple overpasses. The structures were modular, allowing for easy repeated installation—each used 5–7 times over the two-year project. After the project, both structures were repurposed on other job sites, showcasing the durability and long-term value of custom temporary buildings from FastCover.

 

Work Directly With Our Team

When you choose FastCover, you’re not buying a one-size-fits-all product—you’re partnering with a team of experts who understand construction logistics. We work with you from the start to:

  • Assess your site and needs
  • Recommend custom solutions
  • Deliver and install your customizable portable building efficiently

 

Get the Right Fit – The First Time

Don’t settle for generic when your job site demands precision. Whether you need a heated workspace, or covered storage for equipment, FastCover can design a solution that works as hard as you do.

 

Ready to Build Your Custom Temporary Building? 

Contact our team today to get started.

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Maximize Your Storage: How to Use FastCover Buildings as Seacan Roof Systems

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In fast-paced industries like construction and mining, space is money—and delays are costly. That’s where FastCover’s Seacan-compatible fabric buildings come in. Designed to fit securely between two shipping containers, our structures offer a high-clearance, weatherproof Seacan roof system that’s ready to go when and where you need it.

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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.

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The Crucial Role of Fabric Buildings on Mine Sites

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Mining operations, whether for coal, precious metals, or minerals, require efficient, durable, and adaptable infrastructure. One innovative solution gaining traction in the mining industry is the use of fabric buildings. These structures offer numerous advantages, making them an excellent choice for the demanding environment of mine sites.

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Construction Training Building for Liuna Local 607 Ontario

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Construction Training Centre

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In the fast-paced industry of construction, it’s vital to meet the requirements of a job site.  Liuna Local 607 required an industrial building whose dual purpose was for a training centre and equipment storage. A recent 46’x80’ FastCover Industrial Building was erected on concrete blocks, complete with 2-14’x14’ steel sectional overhead doors and 2-man doors. This training building provides a durable and versatile space that can be used for a variety of purposes. This structure allows the customer to complete training indoors and not have to worry about delays due to weather. Additionally, the structure allows for the safe storage of equipment when not in use, protecting it from the elements and extending its lifespan. The inclusion of a large graphic on the side of the construction training building not only enhances brand recognition but also provides advertising opportunities for the customer. This FastCover is used as a training center for Liuna Local 607- Thunder Bay, ON.

Andy Nieweglowski from Liuna Local 607 provided positive feedback regarding their experience

with FastCover. “The main use of our FastCover building is for training indoors without exposure to the weather. Also, we store all of our motive powered equipment indoors when we are not training. We are extremely satisfied with the product and service we have received. 10 out of 10!”

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Storage Building for Maintaining and Servicing Trailers: How FastCover Adapts to Your Unique Building Needs

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Maintaining and Servicing Intermodal Trailers

One recent project showcases a FastCover 60’ wide by 60’ long Straight Leg Series mounted on shipping containers, the building acts as a machine shed and is used for the maintenance and service of intermodal trailers. While the exterior of the building looks very much like a standard fabric building, the interior features: 

  • Insulation
  • Heated concrete pad
  • Electric heaters
  • Lighting
  • Shop space
  • Offices
  • Lunchroom 
  • Additional storage 

This is an incredibly versatile, cost-effective alternative to a permanent structure and a fully functional facility that also has the ability to be relocated when the client’s business grows or the long term project is completed. 

Expanding Applications for FastCover Buildings

FastCover buildings aren’t just for cold storage—they’ve become an integral part of operations in industries ranging from agriculture to oil and gas and beyond. Commonly used to shelter and protect valuable equipment from harsh weather, our buildings are also now being adapted for unique purposes, such as

  • light manufacturing
  • event venues and exhibition halls
  • Indoor sports facilities
  • military and disaster relief structures
  • on-site safety & training
  • and much more.

FastCover has the ability to adapt to your specific needs such as a fully insulated and heated maintenance facility.

More than Just Cold Storage

All FastCover steel components are fabricated and powder coated in-house to provide superior quality. All fabric is high density woven polyethylene with an ultraviolet inhibitor built into the membrane to increase longevity. FastCover is CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) and CSA A660-10 certified through annual audits. 

FastCover builds hundreds of fabric covered buildings every year. The list of applications for our buildings continues to grow, and we pride ourselves in building a quality product, installing with our own team and taking on each project with the attention to detail that our customers expect. Fabric structures are most commonly used for equipment storage purposes in commercial and industrial applications, and our structures are ideal for the storage of various equipment and products in the Agricultural, Oil & Gas and Mining sectors. 

At FastCover we are more than cold storage. Contact us today with your requirements and we will be more than happy to assist. [/vc_column_text]

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Maximizing Efficiency and Space: Why Fabric Buildings are Ideal for Industrial Storage

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When it comes to industrial storage, maximizing efficiency and space is a top priority for businesses. Traditional brick-and-mortar structures often have limitations, such as high construction costs, lengthy installation times, and inflexible designs. However, there is a solution that offers versatility, cost-effectiveness, and rapid construction: fabric buildings. In this article, we will explore the advantages of fabric buildings for industrial storage, discuss how to choose the right one and provide maintenance tips to ensure their longevity.

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How Fabric Buildings Can Help the Mining Industry Reduce Carbon Footprint

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Fabric buildings can be beneficial to the mining industry in reducing their carbon footprint by providing a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional mining structures. For example, fabric structures can be used as an alternative to permanent mining structures, such as storage facilities, workshops, or offices.

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Fabric Buildings: Ideal storage or warehousing solutions for mining sites

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The mining industry is tough, but it also requires a great deal of innovation to keep up with the changing needs. With harsh weather conditions and hard-to-reach places, there are plenty of challenges for mine managers, from setting up office space in an abandoned shaft to getting heavy machinery down access holes before they’re frozen solid.

A more cost-effective way would be erecting mining structures such as portable fabric buildings, which can be easily broken down when not needed (saving money). Building a traditional structure can be another operation nightmare, and this is where fabric buildings come in. They offer several advantages over traditional structures regarding storage, warehousing or temporary office spaces for mining operations.

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Adding On to an Industrial Warehouse

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FastCover Grows with Your Project!

Your business is constantly evolving. Plans today can change tomorrow dependent on your customer’s needs or a potentially volatile marketplace. A structure on your property may be used as an industrial warehouse today and become a light manufacturing or materials staging facility tomorrow.  A structure may be in the right location but can be prohibitive to growth tomorrow. These are only a couple of the challenges and changes our clients are faced with on a regular basis that have a significant impact on the positive growth of their businesses.

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Fully Portable Equipment Storage Building

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FastCover recently erected the 50’ wide Straight Leg Super Series portable structure for a prominent crown utility company in Western Manitoba, Canada to be used as an equipment storage building. The building was required to be fully portable as the property is currently being rented by the Utility Company and it will be required to be re-located at some point in time. Although the FastCover 50 SLSS is portable it is imperative that the structure and foundation meet National Building Code for that specific site, which it does. FastCover engineers ensured that the storage structure exceeded snow, wind and rain loads for the area and also that the foundation met all the necessary uplift, downforce and horizontal load requirements. With the stamped engineering documents in hand, FastCover started the fabrication process. The FastCover 50 SLSS is unique in that it provides a tremendous amount of cubic volume inside the structure. With 10’ high exterior straight legs, equipment, pallets and commercial racking can be placed in close proximity to the sides allowing for great use of space. In this particular application incorporating concrete blocks as the foundation of the storage building allows for even greater use by lifting the structure even higher. Incorporating a steel non-insulated overhead door with a chain hoist ensures that the weather elements stay where they should be… outside.

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