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ORION Barrel Vault Fabric Canopies

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Cable Edge Barrel Vault

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ORION Barrel Vault tensile membrane canopies use clever engineering to create clear span covered space suitable for a wide variety of uses.

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Application

Suitable for application in outdoor public or private spaces including schools and commercial sites, for outdoor dining areas, social spaces, playgrounds and more.

Description

The ORION Barrel Vault fabric canopy has a tall centre line that creates a spacious feeling under the canopy.


The flexible design aesthetic and distinctive elegant form of a tensile fabric canopy results from the characteristics unique to membrane tension. In daylight, fabric membrane translucency provides diffused, naturally lit spaces, while at night, artificial lighting can be used to create an ambient exterior luminescence. The lightweight nature of tensile membrane design requires less structural steel compared with conventional roof coverings, enabling clear spans of column-free space.


ORION tensile canopy structures use a PVC-based architectural fabric with a PVDF self-cleaning outer layer. These advanced fabrics have a lifespan equal to alternative covering materials with a 25-year design life.


Features and benefits:

  • High sunlight reflectivity.
  • Complies with all relevant national regulations for fire resistance.
  • One-piece fabric membrane used per structure, providing a smooth, low maintenance surface.
  • Soft membrane fabrics absorb echo, the sound of rain and voices to a much greater extent than a hard roof.
  • Can be further enhanced with the addition of glass, polycarbonate or mesh facade, lighting & heaters
  • Free from lattice beam obstructions, the clear span rafter design is suitable for sport and creates a spacious feel.
  • Can be specified in both symmetric or asymmetric forms to suit all types of sites. 

General information

Color

Blue

Green

Red

Grey

Orange

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Finish

Powder-coated

Galvanized

Material

Steel

Fabric

PVC

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

15 year

Guidance for specification option:

Dependent on specification.

Uniclass

Pr_20_65_78_58 Open-sided sheltersPrimary

CAWS

B91/385 Shelter

B91/330 Canopy

Specification data - Open-sided shelters

Description

Open-sided shelter.

Manufacturer

Urbanspec.

Shelter description

Fabric canopy shelter with a cable edge barrel vault.

Guidance for specification option:

For the classic tensile fabric look, ORION Barrel Vault canopies can be specified with the membrane terminating in a cable edge which gives a scalloped effect between tensioning points. If this visual aesthetic is required as well as rainwater management, flow diverters can be specified to divert water to hoppers at specific points on the perimeter.

Dimensions

-

Plan size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Can be constructed in clear span widths of up to 15 m and greater. Lengths are bespoke. Insert requirements.

Height

-

Manufacturer guidance

Contact manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Frame

-

Material

Steel.

Finish

Polyester powder-coated.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard. Colours selected from a basic range or from the RAL colour selector. Contact manufacturer for details.

Hot dip galvanized.

Guidance for specification option:

Specified for the harshest environments where a decorative finish is not required.

Colour

Galvanized.

Guidance for specification option:

Hot dip galvanized.

RAL colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements only when specified with polyester powder-coated finish.

Roof covering

PVC fabric - White.

PVC fabric - Light grey.

PVC fabric - Grey.

PVC fabric - Yellow.

PVC fabric - Green.

PVC fabric - Lagoon.

PVC fabric - Champagne.

PVC fabric - Vanilla.

PVC fabric - Aniseed.

PVC fabric - Red.

PVC fabric - Ocean blue.

Manufacturer guidance

An advanced, high quality and hard wearing product, with a smooth PVDF surface coating that stops dirt getting ingrained in the fabric, reducing the level of maintenance required to keep the roof clean.

Rainwater drainage

Not required.

Guttering.

Guidance for specification option:

Designed with integral steel guttering, colour powder-coated to match the canopy steel frame for long term durability and ease of maintenance.

Downpipes.

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium downpipes custom manufactured for each canopy with integral connections for maximum durability. Colour powder-coated finishes match the guttering and steel frame.

Accessories

Not required.

IR heaters.

Guidance for specification option:

External grade radiant electric heaters can be fitted to ORION canopies to provide warmth in colder weather.

Post protection pads.

Guidance for specification option:

Foam protector pads with heavy duty PVC covers can be fitted to canopy posts for structures situated in play areas.

Post centres

Guidance for specification option:

3.5–7.5 m. Insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

Variations within the structure possible to avoid doorways, access routes or underground services. Contact manufacturer for details.

Form

Symmetric.

Asymmetric.

Guidance for specification option:

Particularly suited for locations against existing buildings.

NumberOfRows

Single row column central.

Single row column offset.

Double row column.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Steel

Fabric

PVC

Manufacturing plant location

Recyclability

All non-production steel is 100% recycled and separated at source from fabrication and sheet metal processes.
All timber cladding products are sustainably sourced and certified with non-production material separated at source for 100% recycling.

Expected Life

25 year

Third party certifications

Alcumus SafeContractor

Alcumus SafeContractor

Alcumus SafeContractor

CHAS

CHAS

CHAS Advanced

Constructionline

Constructionline

Constructline Gold Member

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

smas WORKSAFE

smas WORKSAFE

smas WORKSAFE

Case studies

New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex

New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy

Isaac Newton Academy, London

Isaac Newton Academy, London

St Peter’s Roman Catholic High School, Manchester

St Peter’s Roman Catholic High School, Manchester

Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo

The Joseph Whitaker School, Nottinghamshire

The Joseph Whitaker School, Nottinghamshire

Bohunt School, Worthing, West Sussex

Bohunt School, Worthing, West Sussex

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