39 Harbor casino complex resists wintry blasts from Lake Michigan Able to withstand even the most severe winter weather, Shelter-Rite® fabric by Seaman Corporation was used to create an attractive hospitality and entertainment facility on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Buffington Harbor Casino, which supports two 37,000-square-foot riverboats, is housed inside an 80,000-square-foot complex constructed by Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. Located directly on Lake Michigan, the complex is exposed to extremely heavy lake effect snow loads and 80 mph Exposure D wind loads, requiring a durable fabric with exceptionally high life expectancy. In addition, the building is surrounded by a number of large, heavy industrial plants, resulting in a concentration of airborne pollutants. Sprung created the structure with highly tensioned 24-ounce opaque Shelter-Rite fabric coated with Tedlar® for extra durability, cleanability and long life expectancy. Three years after the complex was completed, there are no signs of any degradation. In addition, the anti-stick, non-stain performance of Tedlar-coated Shelter-Rite fabric has helped to maintain the clean and bright appearance of the complex. Client: Buffington Harbor Casino Fabric: Shelter-Rite® Style 9319 polyester reinforced opaque PVC with White Tedlar® coating Support Structure: Aluminum arches Fabrication and Installation: Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. Shelter-Rite® is a registered trademark of Seaman Corporation. Tedlar® is a registered trademark of DuPont Corporation. © 1998 Seaman Corporation 1000 Venture Blvd., Wooster, OH 44691 Phone 330-262-1111 Toll-free in USA 800-927-8578 Fax 330-263-6950 www.seamancorp.com