Fabricated Steel
The components for our buildings are manufactured from cold-formed seamless carbon steel structural tubing that conforms to the ASTM A500 standard with a 50 ksi (345 MPa) minimum yield point. The recycled content of the steel can vary depending on the source of available raw materials; on average there is 57% Post-Consumer Recycled Content and 31% Pre-Consumer Recycled content.
Our fabricated steel truss components can be finished in a selection of coatings; including hot dip galvanized, inline galvanized and powder coated to meet project specifications.
Architectural Membrane
The standard architectural membrane material GNB Global employs is NovaShield® II with ArmorKote™, available with either a standard 4 mil coating or a 4 mil flame retardant coating. Alternate fabrics like PVC, Sheerfill® Architectural Membrane, and Shadeshure® are available for projects requiring those materials.
A huge benefit to the HDPE material GNB utilizes is the energy-efficient translucent qualities of the fabric. White and lighter-colored membrane materials allow around 12% of filtered sunlight to transfer through the translucent fabric, reducing the need for electrical lighting during daylight hours. Additionally, when electric lights are used near the fabric, light is reflected off the surface, amplifying the total lumens in the building.
NovaShield II with ArmorKote – RU88X-6 4 mil (standard)
Nova-Shield II RU88X-6 4 mil is a heavyweight fabric for applications requiring UV stability, such as membrane structures and alternate daily landfill covers. The scrim is produced in a special weaving pattern to enhance thickness, flatness, abrasion resistance, and tear properties. The proprietary coating is used to enhance abrasion resistance, flex resistance, seam strength, UV resistance and longevity.
This product meets the requirements of ASTM E84-00a (Class 1).
Fabric Specifications
Weave: Woven clear HDPE scrim
Coating: 4 mil average each side (94 g/m2/side)
Color: Natural (clear), white, blue, green, red, beige and other colors available upon request
Weight: 12 oz/yd2 (407g/m2) +/- 5 %
Thickness: 20 mil (0.50 mm) ASTM D1777
NovaShield II with ArmorKote – FRU88X-6 4 mil (fire-rated)
Nova-Shield II FRU88X-6 4 mil is a heavyweight fabric for applications requiring flame retardants and UV stability, such as membrane structures and alternate daily landfill covers. The scrim is produced in a special weaving pattern to enhance thickness, flatness, abrasion resistance, and tear properties. The proprietary coating is used to enhance abrasion resistance, flex resistance, seam strength, UV resistance and longevity.
This product meets the requirements of NFPA 701-1989 (large and small scale) and 1996 (tests 1 & 2), CAN/ULC S109-M87 (small and large scale), CAN/ULC S102-03, CAN/ULC S102.2-03, ASTM E84-00a (Class 1), UBC31-1, California Fire Marshall (F-51405).
Fabric Specifications
Weave: Woven HDPE scrim using natural FR/UV tapes
Coating: 4 mil average each side (95 g/m2/side)
Color: Off-white, green, blue, grey sandstone and other colors available upon request
Weight: 12 oz/yd2 (407g/m2) +/- 5 %
Thickness: 23 mil (0.59 mm) ASTM D1777
NovaShield ELITE with ArmorKote (fire-rated)
NovaShield™ ELITE is designed to meet the highest standards in the industry. The patented weave produces impressive strength-to-weight ratios and its lighter weight makes for easier, faster, money-saving installations. NovaShield™ ELITE features a film laminated top side that has outstanding abrasion resistance, flex crack resistance and longevity, supported by a 20-year limited warranty.
This product meets the requirements of NFPA 701 – 1989 (large and small scale), CAN/ULC S109 (large scale), ASTM E84-00a (Class 1; FSI=10; SD=70), California Fire Marshal (F-51407).
Fabric Specifications
Weave: Woven FR-UV HDPE Tapes
Coating: Engineered PE FR Film/Coating
Color: White
Weight: 13.8 oz/yd2 (470gsm)
PVC
Available in a broad spectrum of weights, translucency, topcoat, and color options that are well suited for high-end architectural applications.
Sheerfill® V Architectural Membrane
SHEERFILL® is the trademark for a family of composite membranes made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). SHEERFILL products are available in a range of strengths and light transmission levels, providing the user with a choice of membranes to cover virtually any size structure from a full-sized stadium to a relatively small skylight. All SHEERFILL membranes conform to rigid fire and building codes for permanent buildings.
Shadesure®
A mesh fabric constructed of knitted HDPE that is well suited for sun shade applications and wind abatement.
