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The Science Behind Every Structure

A Champion building is a fully engineered system — rigid steel frame, architectural membrane, protective coatings, foundations and accessories, each specified to your site's loads and climate.

01 — Structural Frame

Rigid Steel That Carries the Load

Unlike light open-web tube frames, Champion uses heavy structural steel engineered to your project. Two frame families cover every span and load case:

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Hot-Rolled I-Beam Frame

Solid structural steel I-beams (Grade Q355B / equivalent to ASTM A572-50) for the largest clear spans and the ability to support hanging loads — conveyors, cranes, HVAC, sprinklers.

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Tubular Truss Frame

Triangulated hollow-section trusses — a lighter, cost-efficient option for small to medium spans and rapid-deploy structures.

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Hanging Load Capacity

I-beam frames can be engineered with defined point and uniform collateral loads for in-building equipment.

Frame Parameter	I-Beam System	Truss System
Clear Span Range	12 m – 80 m+	6 m – 40 m
Steel Grade	Q355B / A572-50	Q235 / Q355
Hanging Loads	Yes (engineered)	Limited
Bay Spacing	3.6 m – 6 m	3 m – 5 m
Best For	Permanent, large-span, equipment-loaded	Rapid, relocatable, budget spans

02 — Architectural Membrane

PVC Membrane, Engineered to the Gram

Our cladding is hot-air-welded architectural PVC-coated polyester, available in seven weights from 610 gsm up to 1450 gsm double-sided PVDF so you balance cost, lifespan and load. Translucent options deliver natural daylight.

Membrane Grade	Weight	Imperial	Typical Use	Service Life
Standard PVC	610 gsm	18 oz	Temporary & budget structures	8–12 yrs
Heavy-Duty PVC	750 gsm	22 oz	General industrial & storage	12–18 yrs
Premium PVC	900 gsm	27 oz	Mining, alpine & harsh climates	15–20 yrs
PVDF Industrial	1100 gsm	32 oz	Heavy snow, salt & fertilizer storage	20–25 yrs
PVDF Heavy	1200 gsm	35 oz	Bulk material, port & aggregate domes	25 yrs
PVDF Extreme	1350 gsm	40 oz	Extreme alpine snow, cyclonic wind	25+ yrs
PVDF Maximum	1450 gsm	43 oz	Largest clear spans, mission-critical	25–30 yrs

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Daylight Transmission

White translucent membrane transmits ~10–12% natural light, cutting daytime lighting cost.

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Flame Retardant

Certified to B1 / M2 / DIN 4102; self-extinguishing PVC formulation.

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UV & Anti-Fungal

Lacquered surface resists UV, mildew and dirt pick-up for a longer service life.

03 — Steel Protection

Corrosion Protection That Lasts Decades

Every steel member is protected for its environment. We match the coating to your corrosivity category (ISO 12944).

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Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Zinc coating ≥ 85 µm to ISO 1461 — the standard for mining, salt, fertilizer and coastal sites.

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Pre-Galvanized / In-Line

Cost-efficient zinc protection for sheltered or temporary structures.

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Epoxy / Powder Topcoat

Optional architectural finish or extra protection in C4–C5 corrosive zones.

Thermal & Acoustic

Insulation & Liner Options

Turn a shelter into a climate-controlled facility.

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Insulated Liner Systems

Multi-layer fiberglass or PE-foam systems up to R-30 for temperature-sensitive operations.

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Acoustic Liners

Sound-absorbing interior liners for workshops, sports halls and indoor ranges.

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Condensation Control

Anti-drip liners and ventilation packages manage humidity in storage buildings.

04 — Foundation Systems

Anchored to Any Site

Permanent or relocatable, on prepared or remote ground — we engineer the base to suit.

Foundation Type	Description	Best For	Relocatable
Cast-in Concrete Footings	Engineered piers/strip footings with anchor bolts	Permanent large-span buildings	No
Concrete Block / Ballast	Precast blocks, no excavation	Hard standing, leased sites	Yes
Ground / Screw Piles	Helical screw anchors driven into soil	Remote sites, fast install, no curing	Yes
Container-Mounted	Frame bolts directly to shipping containers	Mining & rapid-deploy shelters	Yes

Accessories & Openings

Configured for How You Operate

Doors

Roller, sliding, sectional, bi-fold and personnel doors sized for your largest vehicle.

Ventilation

Ridge vents, wall louvers, turbine and powered extraction.

Lighting & Power

LED high-bay, cable trays and electrical fit-out packages.

Glazing & Windows

Translucent panels, windows and emergency exits.

End & Side Walls

Full, partial or open gable configurations.

Gutters & Drainage

Integrated rainwater management systems.

Fire Systems

Sprinkler-ready frames and rated membrane options.

HVAC Ready

Engineered penetrations and collateral load allowance.