Innovative fabric buildings
Rubb Buildings Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality, relocatable and permanent engineered fabric tensioned buildings.
The fabric building experts at Rubb have listened to direct requests from clients over the years to provide a portfolio of unique solutions, which ensures our fabric structures, hangars, and shelters meet your direct requirements.
More than 45 years’ experience
We offer a 20 year warranty
Post-fabrication, hot dip galvanized steel frames for optimal corrosion resistance
PVC tensioned membranes, proven to last
Foundation options and quick construction
Always code compliant to the most recent standards
Easily relocatable
Superior fire performance for improved safety and longevity
Low maintenance and energy costs
The design, production, and construction experts at Rubb have listened to direct requests from our customers to provide a checklist of essential criteria, which ensure our fabric buildings meet clients’ and end users’ needs.
The building framework will consist of structural steelwork and be designed for the prevailing weather conditions of the proposed site location. The building and cladding will be structurally analysed using appropriate non-linear techniques.
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 BS EN ISO 1461:1999.
Rubb uses high-strength, heavy-weight, coated architectural membranes from proven suppliers. Many structures are still in use 40 years after installation.
Rubb buildings are designed for site specific, full code-compliance with respect to wind and snow loads.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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.
Rubb personnel are on hand to provide support, from initial contact and quotation, to installation and beyond. Rubb’s commitment to customer service continues after project completion and forms the basis for long-term customer satisfaction.
All Rubb tensile fabric buildings are designed and manufactured at our UK plant in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The company was founded in 1977 and has a proud history of delivering innovative and quality fabric structures to a wide range of clients.
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The Rubb team who worked on site were absolutely first class. The first steel went in the ground on December 14 and by May 19 we were able to introduce the first aircraft into the hangar.
Brendan McConnellogue, Head of Maintenance
easyJet
The quality of the workmanship was impeccable and visits to site from design engineers and directors assisted in a smooth program of works, to budget and on time.
Chris McNally, Maintenance Operations Manager
Harland and Wolff
It's fantastic. The best indoor football training facility at club level in the country. Rubb Buildings provided a solution that is completely bespoke to our requirements.
Peter Weymes, SAFC Facilities Manager
Sunderland Association Football Club
The project ran very smoothly from start to finish and E.ON are delighted with the result. Site safety is paramount on E.ON sites and they praised the Rubb team for their professionalism and safe working throughout their time there.
John England, PACS Power Utilities Director
E.ON Energy
The safety awareness, commitment, dedication, and professionalism of the team have become the benchmark for other contractors we have engaged with for the airport and I thank you most sincerely for making this happen.
Dapo Oyeleke, Area Manager
Bristow Helicopters Ltd
The building has performed brilliantly so far. It’s remained dry, and it’s light during the day so there’s no need for lighting. The erection process was simple; it was very efficient.
Nick Hart, Managing Director
Hart Door Systems Ltd
