Attaching Pleats to Membrane

The Pleating Machine
Machine
The machine was redesigned and built by Ed Blue of Ace in the Hole Metal Works, Inc.
 Machine
The machine can be operated by one or two people.
Stacked Pleats
A stack of pleated wire units,
each 36x36 inches
 Pleats
Pleated wire units attached to the exterior surface of the membrane with hog-rings.
Pleats Pleats Kitchen
Pleats Bedroom Pleats

Supporting the Membrane
Reinforcement
Rebars were laid to support a flat exterior membrane section.
Pleat Support
Boards were used to support a sagging membrane.
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