The Rubb Difference
Rubb has a worldwide reputation for responsible design and engineering of clearspan fabric tension structures and buildings. Rubb values quality and strives to exceed our customers' expectations with integrity, innovation and a passion for doing things right.
Rubb Advantages
- Over 40 years fabric building experience
- We offer a 20 year building warranty
- Post-fabrication hot dipped galvanized steel for optimal corrosion resistance
- PVC tensioned membranes proven to last
- Quick erection and flexible foundations
- Always code compliant
- Clearspan structures easily relocatable
- Superior fire performance for improved safety and longevity
- No maintenance and low energy costs
Explore our market sectors
Rubb manufactures clearspan temporary or permanent, prefabricated fabric structures that include aircraft hangars, indoor sports facilities, bulk storage warehouses, military hangars, emergency relief shelters, and customized fabric buildings for many applications.
What's Your Tolerance for Code Violations?
If you are thinking about buying or building a fabric building then get the answers to the questions below and we are here to help. Rubb offers no-cost consultations for new buildings, and complementary in-house evaluations of one of your existing buildings or plans.
At Rubb we encourage you to ask tough questions before buying a building.
- How much steel are you paying for?
- Is hot-dip galvanizing part of the process? What are the snow, wind and “live-load” ratings?
- Does the engineering make sense?
- What is the membrane wall and roof cladding material?
- Have you seen the building design calculations?
Design | Manufacture | Construct
If you are thinking about buying a fabric building we encourage you to ask the tough questions before buying. Rubb offers no-cost consultations for new buildings, and complimentary in-house evaluations of your existing buildings and plans.
Quality Commitment
Rubb is committed to provide fabric structures of the highest quality. This is the benchmark for every element of the Rubb process. Rubb engineered fabric structures are strong, durable, flexible, relocatable and easy to maintain. Whether you require a temporary or permanent fabric buildings, these multi-use facilities are always a cost-effective investment.
We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ requirements and work with them to continually improve the products and services that we provide. Rubb maintains an effective and efficient Quality Management System based on the requirements of ISO 9001, with emphasis on quality management principles including a strong customer focus and continual improvement.
Service Commitment
Our engineers and technicians are experts in the production of steel and aluminum framed, PVC fabric clad tensile structures, with more than forty years of experience. Rubb Buildings works closely with clients throughout the process, from design and materials engineering to manufacturing, site work and installation.
As part of our ongoing customer care commitment, Rubb also provides full service on existing Rubb structures. Our services include replacement parts and spares, refurbishment, dismantle and relocation if required. Our experienced technical team is also available to train your staff in the construction, maintenance and dismantling of Rubb products.
Questions to ask
Thinking about investing in a fabric structure? Before you buy, learn the answers to Rubb's frequently asked questions.

Why Rubb?
The Rubb Difference. What makes Rubb stand out as the number one provider of fabric buildings?

Why Fabric?
Why choose a fabric structure over traditional steel-clad metal buildings or wooden framed buildings?

Rubb Advantages
Design Criteria
The building framework will consist of structural steelwork and will be designed to meet local building codes with no exceptions
Superior Structural Frame
The backbone of a Rubb building is a well-engineered structural framing system, with the best corrosion protection system in the industry. The steel is hot dip galvanized after the welding process to provide a low maintenance building. All steel components are hot dip galvanized to ASTM A123
High-Quality Membrane
Rubb only uses high-strength, heavy-weight, coated architectural membranes from proven suppliers. Many structures are still in use 40 years after installation.
Code Compliance
Rubb buildings are designed for site specific, full code-compliance with respect to wind and snow loads.
Environmental Control
The membrane cladding of a Rubb building is sealed to provide a weather-tight shell. The buildings can be insulated, heated or air-conditioned as required. Rubb structures are uniquely suited for use as dehumidified facilities.
Suitable for Difficult Sites
The flexible membrane and steel frame design of a Rubb building allows installation on uneven or sloping sites. The buildings will also accept moderate differential settlement of the foundations.
Fire Safety Features
PVC-coated polyester membrane will not propagate flame or sustain combustion when exposed to a fire. The structure is self-venting, allowing heat and smoke to escape, a significant safety and risk management advantage
Low Maintenance / Low Costs
Our high-quality membrane materials and post-production galvanized welded frames deliver durability over time, making the cost of maintaining Rubb buildings more economical compared to conventional structures.
Reduced Time On-Site
Our established supply chain streamlines coordination of delivery and installation. Pre-fabricated elements and the ability to construct our buildings in a variety of weather conditions speeds up the construction process.
Comprehensive Long-Term Service
Rubb personnel are on hand to provide help and support, from initial contact to quotation, installation and beyond. Rubb’s commitment to customer service continues after project completion and forms the basis for long-term customer satisfaction.
What our customers are saying
With over 40 years experience of designing, manufacturing and constructing custom fabric buildings, we have built up relationships with high profile clients across the globe.
"I'm writing to express our sincere appreciation for the quality installation Rubb accomplished for Laconia in erecting our new winter sand storage building..."
Paul J. Moynihan
City of Laconia, NH
"Our experience with rented facilities of conventional design has underscored the superior quality of the Rubb product... by far more durable and flexible..."
P.D. Merrill
Merrill Industries
"The use of Rubb has allowed United to have some of the most innovative structures of their type while giving us ideal conditions to work in."
Michael White
United Airlines Worldwide Cargo