Desai Construction, Valsad Tensile Fabric Roofing

Ekra Decor's project records describe this installation as tensile fabric roofing — a continuous tensioned membrane roof on a steel frame over a long single-span building.

Valsad, Gujarat.

About 28,492 sq ft (≈2,647 m²), per Ekra Decor's project records.

Roughly three months from start to finish, per Ekra Decor's project records — the steel and the membrane were fabricated off-site, so on-site work was erection and tensioning.

Ekra Decor's records list the job under Desai Construction Pvt. Ltd., the main contractor, and tie the building to Plasser as its end user.

Yes — 6 photographs from Ekra Decor's own project archive appear in the gallery above, not a stock or illustrative image.

Yes — every project starts with a site survey and a custom 3D design tailored to your space, not a fixed template. Get in touch to discuss a similar structure for your own site.

The choice depends on span, climate and intended lifespan. PVC-coated polyester is the most cost-effective option, with a 10–15 year service life. PVDF-coated polyester adds a self-cleaning top layer and pushes that to 15–20 years. PTFE-coated fibreglass is a permanent, non-combustible membrane with a life measured in decades, and ETFE film is used where an ultra-light, highly transparent roof is needed.

Yes. Wind, rain and — where relevant — snow and seismic loads are analysed to the applicable IS codes, and the steelwork is designed to IS 800. The membrane is form-found so its stresses stay balanced in double curvature, and the foundations are sized against uplift and overturning rather than gravity alone — the governing case for a lightweight tensile roof.

A one-year written warranty on the structure and workmanship, and a membrane warranty of 5 to 15 years depending on the fabric grade, plus as-built drawings, original mill certificates for the membrane and steel, a structural stability certificate and an operation & maintenance manual on handover. An annual maintenance contract covering inspection and re-tensioning is optional.

Very little — a periodic wash to remove surface dirt, and an annual check of cable tension and bolt torque. PVDF and PTFE membranes are largely self-cleaning, so rain keeps them looking new. We can carry this out under an annual maintenance contract if you prefer.