THE ASK
Over the years, one of Canada’s largest cities has procured various membrane products—including some Sprung structures—to enclose the road salt required for maintaining its roadways in the wintertime. Of the many membraned structures the City has utilized, only Sprung’s have been able to withstand the corrosive environment of salt storage over a long term—other structures had to be repaired or replaced after only five years of use. As a result of our structures’ durability, when the City sought to construct a new salt storage facility at one of its operations yards, our expertise and quality stood out in a competitive selection process, leading to a Sprung salt storage solution.
HOW SPRUNG DELIVERED
Sprung designed and delivered a 22,500-square-foot, high-performing structure for the client’s salt-storage needs. Mounted on a concrete wall for increased height and space, the voluminous, clear-span structure features three large service doors that provide easy access for large salt trucks, as well as an interior wood wall that helps to contain the salt.
The longevity and durability of Sprung’s aluminum substructures (compared to the steel substructures used on other products) and the quality of our membranes and other components were the main deciding factors for the City when choosing to go with a Sprung structure for its new salt storage facility. Sprung’s 50-year warranty on the substructure and 25-year warranty on the Dupont Tedlar membrane also made us stand apart from other vendors, who tend to waive warranties on salt storage facilities due to their corrosive environment.
THE SPECS
- 150’ wide x 150’ long
- Three large rolling service doors
- Dupont Tedlar exterior membrane
- Corrosion-resistant bolt package
