Membrane Canopy Guides

A membrane canopy is a decade-plus decision, so it's natural to have questions: which material is right, what it costs, how to maintain it, and when membrane simply isn't the best choice.

The guides below come from our experience delivering 200+ membrane projects across Indonesia. No excess jargon, and honest about the limitations as well as the strengths.

• What Is a Tensile Membrane Structure? A tensile membrane structure is a high-tension fabric roof on a steel frame. Learn the components, how it works, its strengths, limits, and uses.
• Membrane Fabric Types and How to Choose PVC, PTFE, ETFE, and shade nets: learn the membrane fabric types, the brands in the Indonesian market, and how to read a spec sheet before you buy.
• Membrane Canopy Maintenance How to maintain a membrane canopy: safe cleaning, an annual inspection checklist, what damages the fabric, and when to call a professional.
• The Membrane Installation Process How membrane installation works from survey, structural design, and fabrication through to handover. With timelines and what you need to prepare.
• PTFE vs PVC Membrane PTFE or PVC for your membrane project? Compare service life, cost, maintenance, colours, and the right applications for each material.
• Membrane vs Polycarbonate vs Metal Roofing An honest comparison of membrane, polycarbonate, and metal roofing: cost, span, heat, light, lifespan, and when each is the right choice.
• Membrane Canopy Prices 2026 AeroSpan's 2026 rate card: Agtex membrane canopies from Rp850,000/m² installed, covering 3D design, fabrication, and installation. Rp20 million project minimum.

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