“A Fabric Structure must be made like a well tailored suit”
That's true, but take my advice and keep it simple and understand the process.
Approvals are very important before taking the next step because changes can't be made in the field and disrupting the process requires the design/engineering phase to start over again.
Design
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Design Drawings
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Approvals (Design, Material, Cost)
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Engineering
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Reactions
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Approvals (For Foundations by Others)
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Details
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Shop Drawings
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Approvals
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Order Material (structure, hardware, fabric)
Patterning
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Determine Fabric to be used
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Establish seam layout and width
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Patterning
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Determine reinforcements and offsets
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CAD/CAM cutting
Fabric Manufacturing
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fabrication drawings
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purchasing material
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fabrication
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packaging
Installations
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weather permitting
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site preparation
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unloading materials
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 installing and tensioning -
inspection and closeout
Maintenance
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routine cleaning (“soap and water”)
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Do not sand blast
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annual inspections
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“fabric kits” and repairs
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warranty vs life span
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material finish…pay now, pay later or have a plan
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