Designed with Australian wind conditions in mind
ToughCover container dome shelters can be supplied with structural engineering and certification to AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 for applicable models and site conditions.
Engineering considers key factors such as:
● Structural geometry
● Wind region and site conditions
● Frame and connection design
● Overall structural stability
This gives customers greater confidence that the shelter has been properly assessed for its intended application rather than simply relying on generic overseas specifications.
Built to resist corrosion and long-term outdoor exposure
Rust is the enemy of any outdoor structure. Our frames are made from heavy-duty galvanised steel, with protection inside and out for long-term outdoor use.
ToughCover also uses larger, heavier structural tubing where it matters. Our 8m-wide domes use OD76 × 2.0mm arch tubing, while our 10m and 12m-wide models use OD76 × 2.5mm tubing. On relevant 12m models, the arches are spaced at 1.5m centres, giving the frame more structural support across the full span.
That means more steel in the structure, greater rigidity and better long-term durability for demanding industrial, agricultural and mining environments.
Designed for Australian sun and outdoor exposure
ToughCover shelters use 610gsm UV-treated PVC fabric designed for long-term outdoor use.
The heavy-duty woven fabric is engineered to provide reliable protection against sun, rain and everyday exposure while maintaining the flexibility needed for a tensioned shelter system.
Compared with lighter covers, the heavier 610gsm material provides greater durability for demanding commercial, agricultural and industrial applications.
Strong connections matter
A shelter is only as reliable as the connections holding the frame together.
ToughCover uses Grade 8.8 high-tensile bolts throughout the structural frame, providing stronger, more dependable connections than lower-grade general-purpose fasteners.
Benefits include:
● Higher tensile strength
● Greater resistance to movement
● More secure long-term connections
● Better suited to structural applications
We do not rely on low-grade bolts where structural strength matters.
Secure fixing without welding or container damage
Our Lock-Clamp System fixes the shelter directly to shipping containers using mechanical clamping — no welding, cutting or drilling required.
This approach:
● Keeps containers intact
● Allows relocation if the site changes
● Reduces stress concentration under wind load
By allowing controlled movement rather than rigid restraint, the system improves durability under real-world conditions.
A container shelter is a large structure exposed to wind, weather and ongoing outdoor loads.
Proper engineering helps ensure the shelter is suitable for its intended span, site conditions, wind region and installation method.
That is why ToughCover focuses on more than appearance. We combine:
Good engineering is not an optional extra — it is the foundation of a reliable long-term structure.
