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In the U.S., the business of summer camps is an $18 billion industry, providing memory making experiences for over 14 million people every year. Summer camps provide participants a chance to make friends, develop skills, and discover new interests. Despite the cold winter weather, now is the time to start thinking about the return of those warm summer days and

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You may have had some success selling cars on your own, or maybe you’ve got a nice collection of restored classic cars that you’d like to turn into cash — whatever the reason, you’ve decided that now is a good time to get into the business of selling cars.  Car dealerships need to protect their investment, and at the same

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The food truck culture has taken the country by storm, growing at a rate of almost 8 percent per year, bringing in an estimated $2.7 billion in sales in 2017. Buying a truck and outfitting it for business is only part of the process. Truck owners need to have a good strategy for maximizing their earning potential. Branding is Crucial

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There are many benefits of public sports facilities and fitness centers, and engineered structures offer the versatility and durability to make these facilities most beneficial.

Although winter is still months away, it’s time to start thinking about the seasonal protection of your summer vehicles and equipment. WeatherPort has the durable, long-lasting structures you need to maintain the functionality and condition of your RV, motorcycle, boat, and other summer vehicles.

Parking lot structures are used to create covered parking spaces intended to protect vehicles as well as keep customers, employees, and executives comfortable from unfavorable weather conditions. Whether it’s saving a windshield from baseball-sized hail or saving someone from having to sit on a blistering hot leather seat that has been baking all day in the relentless summer sun, covered

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There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with a yurt for personal or professional use. Yurts are durable, portable, environmentally friendly, and can be designed for energy efficiency. It can bring you closer to nature, but not so close that you’re missing out on a comfy bed behind a locked door. They are more long-lasting and functional than any camping tent but don’t have any of the pitfalls of a permanent structure; this makes yurts a fantastic investment for anyone who works close to nature or loves the outdoors.

Outdoor seating with a canopy carries a strong appeal for restaurant diners, particularly in the summer months. People love dining ‘al fresco’ in the open air when the sun is shining and the weather is warm, bringing with them a significant bump in profits. This can help restaurant managers as the food industry enters its “recession.” Challenges Restaurants Face in

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One way to cut the monthly expenses of your business, such as heating, cooling, and lighting, is by using energy efficient fabric buildings. Fabric buildings cut construction time in addition to cutting monthly expenses, which is another cost savings since less resources will go toward construction. Designers created our WeatherPort fabric buildings with energy efficiency in mind. The materials used for the siding, roofs, lighting and insulation can help control energy use and conserve energy. Our buildings are a great option for many types of businesses.

One of the major expenses of college athletic programs are the university’s athletic facilities, indoor facilities can be especially costly. Universities have options to keep costs low when building indoor athletic facilities, including fabric athletic facilities. For example, Colorado Mesa University uses a fabric building for their indoor sports training facilities. More colleges and universities should consider using fabric buildings because they are less expensive than traditional construction, offer the same quality as traditional buildings, are portable, and adjustable. Fabric buildings also allow schools with smaller budgets to have quality indoor facilities which boost the morale of student athletes.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has been using WeatherPort® for their hunting checkpoints. Their fabric shelter systems give them the durability to withstand the harsh weather of Alaska while staying within their budget. The department uses the shelters for a variety of situations. For the Koyukuk Check Station, the fabric shelters provide living quarters and a place for employees to check people in and out of the area. Another example is the King Salmon Sonar Site, where the department uses WeatherPort shelters to hold network computers and collect sonar data. These are just two of the ways the department uses fabric shelter systems, and their applications within the departments is a testament to their strength and durability.

Canopies are great for any outdoor event to protect guests from the elements, rain or shine. WeatherPort has many different types of canopies and options to serve a range of events, including concerts, festivals, weddings, farmers markets and more. Our Canopy Buyer’s Guide is loaded with information about the types of canopies we offer, design styles, types of anchoring systems, and other options. After reading the guide you should be able to find the right canopy for your event or you can create a custom canopy.

Smaller House, Larger Life Making the choice to live small in a yurt or tiny house is no quick decision. However, if you want to be reduce your carbon footprint, connect closely with the people you live with, be one with nature, cut down on material possessions, or want to live a more green and sustainable existence, the lifestyle might be perfect

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Pools are a popular feature for homes, and many love sunbathing and taking a dip in the summer. However, pools aren’t only for summer use; with a pool enclosure you can have year-round swimming, just one its benefits. The other benefits of pool enclosures are increased safety, more privacy, cleaner water, reduced chemical use, and lower maintenance costs. A great option for a pool enclosure is a fabric enclosure, such as the structures WeatherPort makes. Learn more about these benefits and how you can improve your swimming season with a pool enclosure.

Ski resorts have a lot of components to them to make sure visitors have a good time and are comfortable. WeatherPort® are an option for ski resorts to protect visitors from the elements, as well as provide a comfortable stay. These shelter systems can cover walkways, house dining halls, serve as storage buildings, maintenance shops, and lodging. They also can be used house extra amenities such as pools and spas, rental and retail shops, and warming huts. You can also use these systems for starting gates or event tents during competitions. Finally, the structures receive third-party testing to confirm their strength and versatility, making them a great option for ski resort applications.

Winter is coming and it’s time to prepare your ski resort for this season’s traffic. It can be very beneficial to you to use fabric buildings as your resort gets busier to meet the increasing demand while keeping operating costs low. The benefits to using fabric buildings for your ski resort are portability, rapid deployment, energy efficiency, and multipurpose uses. Be sure to explore the options we offer at WeatherPort as you learn more about fabric structures for your ski business.

One of the most iconic living quarters in the history of mankind, the yurt is most closely associated with the nomadic peoples of central Asia. Herodotus, the father of history himself, was the first to describe yurts in the written word. According to him, yurts were the primary domiciles of the Scythians, who rode horses and lived in a nomadic

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Almost anywhere in the world, the elements make it difficult to play outdoor sports year round. Whether you live in the coldest arctic region or the hottest desert, athletes can’t play in extreme weather with peak performance. Instead of building a stadium, one option could be to use a fabric structure to protect athletes and have longer sporting seasons. Fabric structures are more durable than ever and are even superior to traditional stadiums for seven reasons. Fabric structures have better sound, no dangerous beams, can adapt to any climate, can be customized, have natural light, energy efficient and are portable.

Setting up outdoor events can be stressful and costly depending on the set-up crew and type of structure. You want a structure that will be easy to build to make your event set up run smoothly. WeatherPort canopies are quick and easy to install without compromising strength and quality. We have options for temporary and permanent structures, depending on your event and needs.

One of the great benefits of using WeatherPort Shelters is that you can set up them up on any surface with minimal site prep. This allows businesses and hobbyists alike to use our structures to suit their needs. The design of our shelters is suitable for many foundation types and different purposes such as warehouses and sports facilities. This guide will instruct you on how to anchor your WeatherPort Shelter on different foundation types including concrete, wood, and building pads.