ClearSpan Blog

December 6, 2018    Wear and tear are unavoidable when it comes to most purchases someone makes, but preserving a purchase for as long as possible is the ultimate goal. Take a car for example, it must be well-maintained to last and be worth the investment, and the same thing goes for construction equipment and […]

September 27, 2018    In Peoria, Illinois, Paul and June Rosenbohm take pride in working diligently on their organic composting facility. Their premium, EPA-approved compost is located on a sprawling, 20-acre farm and is turned using windrows. Once the couple secured their composting permit, they began to accept a variety of food scraps from neighboring […]

Sept 14, 2018    Businesses that process waste and recycling materials have to contend with more than just day-to-day waste management. It’s equally important to keep materials organized and dry while maintaining good air quality, which is not an easy task when the materials are damp, odorous or hazardous. That’s why structures for dumps and […]

August 30, 2018    Aggregate storage needs run the gamut. From snow removal contractors to backyard landscapers, those that serve the municipal and private sectors need a place to store valuable equipment and materials. Aggregate suppliers know how quickly moisture can accumulate and do irreversible damage to goods. To create and maintain a moisture-free environment, […]

August 10, 2018    The Basics of Barn Ventilation The difference between a hot, musty barn and a cool, fresh-smelling barn is an effective barn ventilation system. This is especially true in livestock applications, where moisture and odor accumulate quickly. Inadequate ventilation is not just uncomfortable for workers, it can make animals develop respiratory health […]

August 3, 2018    In Oregon City, Oregon, one tennis enthusiast decided that if she wanted to practice tennis year-round, it was time to get off the outdoor courts and into an indoor tennis building. After exploring several different options, building owner Heidi chose a 72-foot-wide by 130-foot-long Truss Building, which she built with three […]

Operate Year-Round with Indoor Athletic Facilities Indoor athletic facilities are more than just places to practice in the winter; they’re climate-controlled environments with superior playing conditions that allow everyone, from players to coaches to spectators, to be a part of the experience 24/7/365. There are even more benefits to having an indoor sports facility when […]

July 12, 2018    Before diving into a new building project, it’s essential to know what type of foundation will best suit the building and the land on which it is built. Once the location for a structure has been chosen, assess the bearing capacity of the soil where the foundation will be placed. This […]

June 26, 2018    ClearSpan is always following up with our customers. Check out these videos that our team shot of some recently completed projects. Don’t forget that quotes are always free, and if you Request a Quote before the end of the month, you can take advantage of our current sale, which offers 10% […]

June 21, 2018    Why put a car factory in a fabric building? That was the question on everyone’s minds on June 16, when Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company’s newest assembly line was inside a huge, tent-like structure. Musk explained on Twitter that the fabric structure, which he nicknamed Tesla Factory 2.0, was […]