Oranges vs. Oranges
How does the Sprung Structures really compare?
When you compare feature by feature, you’ll quickly see how your Sprung Performance Arena out-performs other kinds of construction. It’s an innovative turnkey solution that provides a complete and economical arena for your community in a very short time.
Quality starts with intelligent design and choice of materials. And when you consider the rapid construction time, superior energy efficiency, excellent price and long lifespan, you’ll agree that a Sprung Performance Arena is your obvious choice.
FEATURE
SPRUNG STRUCTURES
PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING
CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION
Design Time
3 to 4 weeks
2 to 3 months
6 to 8 months
Insulation
Continuous 9-inch thick R30 insulation from ground to peak
6-inch R20 wall squeezed to R14, 6-inch R20 roof squeezed to R11
R20 wall
R20 roof
Lighting Levels
The highly tensioned white interior membrane reduces number of light fixtures required
Requires more lighting fixtures
Requires more lighting fixtures
Maintenance Schedule
Aluminum is virtually maintenance-free
Sprung Shield “vandal proof” hard-wall system to 8’6″ level
Standing seam metal roof prone to large thermal movements and requires continuous maintenance, especially at penetrations
Regular maintenance is required
Flexibility to Re-purpose
Yes
No
No
Airtight Building
Envelope Efficiency
Air Permeability almost 0*, which means excellent energy performance
Poor airtightness
Moderate airtightness
Energy Savings
And Operating Costs
Up to 20% energy savings over pre-engineered metal buildings
Poor energy performance
Moderate energy performance
High Ceiling
Excellent clearspan views for all indoor sports and events (47′ interior unobstructed peak height)
Some limitations due to lower interior clear height
Some limitations due to lower interior clear height
Lifespan
60+ years
60+ years
60+ years
Price
Single: $8 million
Twin: $16 million
Single: $10+ million
Twin: $25+ million
Single: $15+ million
Twin: $30+ million
*As documented in UK Air Permeability Test 2009.