Rubb Buildings Ltd

Rubb is a leading manufacturer of temporary and permanent fabric engineered aircraft hangars, helicopter hangars, storage warehouses, air cargo facilities and ground support buildings.

These specialist and custom designed aviation structures have a proven track record in delivering fast, flexible and cost-effective solutions to many airlines, airports and military organisations across the globe.

Advantages include rapid erection, low cost, and the ability to relocate the hangar, terminal or air cargo facility anywhere in the world.

Rubb has provided hangar solutions to the UK Royal Air Force for the last 30 years and more recently has manufactured facilities for the Canadian and US military. All are built to withstand harsh conditions in areas of conflict with many recent applications deployed in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile many major commercial airlines use Rubb aviation structured for repair, maintenance and storage at airports across the globe.

The hot dip galvanized structural frame and exterior cladding system minimises lifetime maintenance costs. In addition, the fire performance of the PVC membrane allows for flexibility in optimising fire suppression systems to provide greater protection for aircraft within the hangar.

Rubb aircraft membrane clad hangars provide major advantages over traditional structures. They can be cost effectively extended, reduced in size, or even relocated to another site in response to changing logistical requirements.

Features and benefits: 

• Low maintenance costs. Our high-quality membrane materials and post-production galvanized welded frames deliver durability over time, making the cost of maintaining Rubb aircraft hangars more economical compared to conventional aviation buildings.
• Energy-efficient roof membranes. Translucent membranes allow natural daylight to illuminate the hangar workspace while the white roof surface reflects heat. Optional Thermohall® insulation minimises heat transfer, prevents condensation and virtually eliminates thermal bridging and air infiltration.
• Multiple hangar door options. Rubb offers a variety of different hangar door solutions. They can be selected and designed to suit many size and opening requirements. This flexibility ensures that our aviation clients get the best option for their selected building type, depending on their operational needs.
• Rapid construction, installation and relocation. Rubb aircraft hangars can be quickly erected, dismantled and relocated due to module pre-fabrication. Rubb can provide site supervisors or fully dedicated construction teams to complete any custom aviation project. Aircraft hangars are transportable by land, sea and air.
• Flexible and cost-efficient foundation systems. Rubb aircraft buildings can accommodate many foundation options such as concrete up-stand, ballast weights, and ground anchors into an existing surface. Rubb co-ordination with the groundwork contractor is key for the client to reach the most cost-effective solution.
• Reduced time on-site. Our established supply chain streamlines coordination of delivery and installation. Pre-fabricated elements and the ability to construct our hangars in a variety of weather conditions speeds up the construction process.
• Customisable features. Aviation buildings can accommodate all types of door, ventilation and other systems and safely support high loads imposed by overhead cranes, ceiling-mounted HVAC and fire-suppression systems, fall-protection equipment and other superimposed loads.
• Comprehensive long-term service. Rubb personnel are on hand to provide help and support, from initial contact to quotation, installation and beyond. Rubb’s commitment to customer service continues after project completion and forms the basis for long-term customer satisfaction.

Rubb’s EFASS (Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System) is uniquely suitable for housing military helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and designed to be rapidly deployed and erected anywhere in the world. This proven system can also be adapted to suit civil aviation needs.

With innovative and unmatched relocatable fabric engineered buildings in action across the globe, Rubb has the ideal solution to military application needs.

Advantage points:

• The complete EFASS range packs into 20ft ISO containers and can be airlifted into theatre.
• Spans are available from 11m to 25m.
• Multiple state-of-the-art door types including Trident, Heli and Roller Shutter options.
• Roof mounted twin track crane for optimal operational capability.

Rubb’s insulated fabric buildings feature an innovative, flexible, insulated fabric cladding system, which provides many eco-friendly benefits in an increasingly energy conscious world. Rubb’s Thermohall® insulated fabric solution can be used to clad our aviation structures.

The depth of insulated cladding ranges from 50mm to 200mm, which provides a range of U Values to suit your requirements.

Thermohall® features high density non-combustible glass wool insulation encapsulated within a heavy duty PVC fabric, which is designed and manufactured in-house to suit site-specific project requirements. All materials are of the highest quality and meet regulations.

Thermohall® has excellent drainage propertiers, is water repellent and does not absorb moisture or odours. It helps eliminate condensation. We deliver our Thermohall® clad structures with simple or sophisticated ventilation systems to provide a comfortable working environment.

Technical regulations and guidelines set standards for sound insulation. Our patented insulated fabric cladding system satisfies the requirements for sound passage, which is essential for our customers who are located in industrial areas.