Legacy Building Solutions: Innovative Fabric Structures for the Waste and Recycling Industry
Legacy Building Solutions is redefining the standard for fabric structures by combining innovation, engineering expertise, and a deep understanding of industry-specific needs. Since its founding in 2010, Legacy has specialized in designing, engineering, and installing custom tension fabric buildings on rigid steel frames. This unique approach has made the company a leader in providing durable, cost-effective, and versatile structures for industries that demand strength and adaptability鈥攊ncluding the waste and recycling sector.
Engineered Strength Meets Fabric Flexibility
Unlike conventional fabric structures, Legacy鈥檚 buildings are built on solid steel frames that can be engineered to meet or exceed local building codes, including those for wind, snow, and seismic loads. This rigid-frame system allows for wider clear spans, taller sidewalls, and customized dimensions, ensuring that each building is designed for its specific application. For waste and recycling facilities, where heavy equipment and high volumes of materials are the norm, this engineering strength ensures both safety and longevity.
Legacy protects these frames with EpoxxiShield鈩� epoxy-coated finishes, providing the ultimate defense against corrosion. EpoxxiShield鈩� outperforms galvanized coatings by resisting rust, moisture, and chemicals common in waste environments. This advanced finish extends the life of the frame, reduces maintenance, and maintains a professional appearance for decades.
Legacy鈥檚 ExxoTec鈩� fabric cladding provides unique advantages over traditional roofing and siding. Fabric membranes allow natural light to filter into the structure, reducing the need for artificial lighting and creating a safer, more energy-efficient environment. The tensioned fabric is also resistant to corrosion鈥攁n essential feature for environments where waste, compost, or recyclables can produce moisture and corrosive byproducts that quickly deteriorate conventional materials.
Built for Waste and Recycling Applications
Legacy Building Solutions has completed projects across North America and internationally, helping municipalities, private operators, and cooperatives streamline their waste handling and recycling operations. Fabric structures are particularly well-suited for transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), composting operations, and equipment storage. Their open-span design allows for unimpeded movement of loaders, trucks, and conveyors, while tall clearances make it easier to stockpile or process large volumes of material.
Ventilation is another key advantage. Legacy鈥檚 buildings can be outfitted with custom ventilation systems to manage odor, dust, and moisture鈥攁ll common challenges in waste management. By combining natural airflow with engineered mechanical systems, these structures improve air quality and help operators meet regulatory requirements.
Speed, Savings, and Sustainability
The waste and recycling industry often requires rapid project delivery to meet growing community and operational demands. Legacy鈥檚 construction process allows buildings to be installed more quickly than traditional brick-and-mortar facilities, often cutting weeks or months off project timelines. This accelerated schedule reduces downtime, enabling facilities to become operational faster and begin generating value sooner.
Cost savings also extend into long-term operations. Lower lighting requirements, reduced maintenance, and the corrosion-resistant nature of fabric cladding all contribute to a lower total cost of ownership. Many Legacy structures are also designed with future flexibility in mind鈥攎aking it possible to expand or relocate buildings as operations evolve.
From a sustainability perspective, fabric structures offer environmental benefits that align with the waste and recycling industry鈥檚 mission. Buildings use fewer raw materials in construction, reduce energy needs, and can be designed to support energy-efficient HVAC and ventilation systems.
A Partner from Start to Finish
What sets Legacy apart is every project begins with in-house engineers who collaborate with customers to design a building tailored to their operations. Legacy manages the project through manufacturing, installation, and long-term support, ensuring consistency and accountability at every step. This hands-on process gives customers confidence that their building will perform as intended鈥攖oday and for decades to come.
Building for the Future of Waste Management
As communities and industries place increasing emphasis on sustainable waste handling, recycling, and composting, the need for durable, adaptable infrastructure continues to grow. Legacy Building Solutions is meeting this challenge with structures that balance strength, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
By combining engineered steel frames with the advantages of fabric cladding, Legacy delivers buildings that not only withstand the rigors of waste operations but also contribute to safer, cleaner, and more efficient facilities. For operators seeking a long-term solution that grows with their business, Legacy Building Solutions provides a proven foundation for success.
