Frequently asked questions
Answers about quotations, site visits, materials, timelines and maintenance for tensile structures, car parking shades, PEBs, prefab buildings and fabrication.
General
How do I get a quotation?
Send the site location, approximate size and how the space will be used through the quote form, WhatsApp or phone. We review photos or drawings, arrange a site visit where needed and send an itemised quotation with the structure, materials and scope.
Do you visit the site before quoting?
Yes. For most projects in and around Chennai we visit to measure, check ground or roof conditions, column positions and access, so the design and quotation match the real site.
Do you handle design, fabrication and installation?
Yes. Our team prepares the layout and drawings for your approval, fabricates the steel and membrane or panels in our works, and installs on site, so you have one point of contact from quote to handover.
Can you work outside Chennai?
We are based in Chennai and regularly work across Tamil Nadu. For projects further away, share the location and scope and we will confirm whether we can take it up.
What details should I share with my enquiry?
Site location, approximate length, width and height, the use of the space, any drawings or photos, preferred colour or material, and your timeline. Approximate figures are fine to start with.
Do you provide maintenance or repairs?
Yes. We can inspect existing structures, re-tension or replace fabric, repaint or repair steelwork and replace damaged sheets or panels. Share photos of the structure to get started.
Tensile structures
What is a tensile structure?
A tensile structure is a roof or canopy that gets its stability from a fabric membrane held in tension by steel masts, frames and cables. Because the membrane carries load in tension, it can span wide areas with very little structure.
Which membrane fabric should I choose?
PVC-coated polyester suits most canopies, car parks and walkways. PTFE-coated glass fibre is chosen for premium, long-life architectural roofs. HDPE shade net is a budget option where full rain cover is not needed. We recommend a fabric after looking at the use, exposure and budget.
Are tensile structures waterproof?
PVC and PTFE membranes are waterproof and are detailed with slopes and gutters so rainwater drains away. HDPE shade net provides shade and airflow but is not waterproof.
How long does a tensile structure last?
Life depends on the fabric, exposure and maintenance. PVC membranes typically last many years with periodic cleaning and re-tensioning, and PTFE lasts longer. We confirm the expected life for the selected fabric in the quotation.
Can tensile structures handle Chennai's wind and rain?
Yes, when they are engineered for the site. We design the frame, foundations and membrane tension for local wind exposure and provide drainage for heavy monsoon rain.
How much does a tensile structure cost?
Cost depends on the area, shape, fabric, height and foundation work. Share the size and photos of the site and we will send an itemised quotation.
How long does installation take?
Smaller canopies are often installed within a few days once fabrication is complete. Larger membrane roofs take longer. We share a schedule with the quotation.
Can I choose the colour and shape?
Yes. Membranes come in white and a range of colours, and the form — cone, saddle, arch, barrel or sail — is chosen to suit the space and the look you want.
Car parking shades
Which car parking shade design is best for my site?
Cantilever designs keep the bay front clear of columns, T-type designs suit double rows, conical designs add a landmark look, and modular bays suit long single rows. We suggest a layout after checking the bay sizes and driving aisles.
How many cars can one module cover?
Modules are sized per site. Common layouts cover two to six cars per module and repeat along the row. Two-wheeler and EV bays can be planned in the same structure.
Will a parking shade reduce heat inside the car?
Yes. Shading the car from direct sun keeps the cabin and dashboard noticeably cooler and protects paint, tyres and interiors from UV.
Can you add lighting or EV charging points?
We can provide mounting points and cable routes for lights and EV chargers; electrical work is coordinated with your electrical contractor.
What foundations are needed?
Columns sit on concrete footings designed for the frame and wind loads. On existing paved areas we cut, cast and restore the surface around each footing.
Membrane or polycarbonate for car parking?
Membranes give wide, column-light spans and a softer look; polycarbonate gives a rigid, light-filled roof. Both are waterproof. We can quote both so you can compare.
Shades & outdoor
What types of outdoor shades do you make?
Shade sails, tensile canopies, umbrellas, side pole umbrellas, gazebos, awnings, tents and pergola-style covers, plus matching outdoor furniture.
Can outdoor shades be removed during storms?
Umbrellas and some sails can be folded or detached. Fixed structures are engineered for the site's wind exposure so they can stay in place.
Are the fabrics UV-resistant?
Yes. We use UV-stabilised membranes and shade fabrics in a range of colours; lighter colours stay cooler underneath.
Do you make shades for terraces and rooftops?
Yes. We check the roof slab and parapet, then design fixings that suit the terrace without damaging waterproofing.
Can shades be made in our brand colours?
Yes, subject to fabric availability. Share your preferred colours and we will suggest the closest standard membrane shades.
Do you supply outdoor furniture too?
Yes. We can supply weather-resistant tables, chairs and loungers to go with your shade so the space is ready to use.
Pre-engineered buildings
What is a pre-engineered building (PEB)?
A PEB is a steel building whose frames, purlins, girts, sheeting and accessories are designed for a specific size and load, fabricated off-site and bolted together on site.
What buildings can be built as PEB?
Warehouses, factory sheds, workshops, cold-storage shells, showrooms, hangars, sports halls and multi-storey industrial buildings with mezzanines.
How quickly can a PEB be built?
Because fabrication and foundation work happen in parallel, PEBs are usually completed much faster than conventional buildings. The schedule depends on size and is shared with the quotation.
Can a PEB be extended later?
Yes. End walls can be designed as expandable so the building can be lengthened, and mezzanines or cranes can be planned for future use.
What roofing and wall sheets do you use?
Typically colour-coated profiled steel sheets, with options for insulated sandwich panels, skylights, turbo ventilators and ridge vents.
What information do you need to design a PEB?
Building length, width and eave height, use of the building, crane or mezzanine needs, site location and any soil or civil drawings available.
Prefabricated structures
What are prefabricated structures made of?
A steel frame with insulated PUF or EPS sandwich panels for walls and roof, with UPVC or aluminium doors and windows and a choice of floor finishes.
How long does a prefab site office take?
Standard cabins and offices are fabricated off-site and installed in days. Larger multi-room buildings take longer; we share the timeline with the quote.
Can prefab structures be relocated?
Yes. Panel-built cabins and buildings can be dismantled and re-erected at a new site, which makes them ideal for construction projects.
Are prefab buildings hot inside?
Insulated panels keep heat out far better than metal sheets alone, and we plan ventilation, windows and AC provision to suit the use.
Do you provide electrical and plumbing fittings?
We can include electrical points, lighting, and plumbing for toilets and pantries as part of the scope, coordinated with your site team.
Can you build multi-storey prefab buildings?
Yes, ground-plus-one prefab buildings are common for labour accommodation and offices, designed with steel stairs and walkways.
Fabrication, turnkey & clean rooms
What MS fabrication work do you take up?
Structural frames, trusses, columns and beams, platforms and walkways, staircases and handrails, pipe racks, equipment supports, gates and custom steel structures.
Do you fabricate from our drawings?
Yes. We fabricate to your approved drawings or prepare fabrication drawings from your layout and get them approved before cutting steel.
What surface finishes are available?
Primer and enamel or epoxy paint systems, and galvanised or powder-coated finishes where specified.
What does turnkey delivery include?
Design, structure, envelope, internal fit-out and coordination of civil, electrical and HVAC work through to handover, with one accountable contact.
Can you build clean rooms in an existing building?
Yes. Modular clean-room panels, doors and ceilings are installed inside existing buildings, coordinated with your HVAC and validation teams.
Do you supply clean room components separately?
Yes. Panels, doors, view windows, pass boxes and ceiling systems can be supplied for your own installation team.
Mezzanine floors
What is a mezzanine floor?
A mezzanine is an intermediate steel floor built inside a tall building to add usable area for storage, offices or production without extending the building.
How much load can a mezzanine carry?
Each mezzanine is designed for its use — light storage, heavy racking or offices — and the design load is confirmed in the drawings and quotation.
Can a mezzanine be removed or moved later?
Yes. Bolted steel mezzanines can be dismantled and re-erected, which makes them a flexible investment.
Do I need approvals for a mezzanine?
Requirements vary by building and use. We provide drawings and structural details that your consultant or building owner can use for any approvals needed.