TMG Industrial Shelter Installation

TMG Industrial Builds Good Shelters. We Put Them Up Right.

TMG Industrial is one of the biggest fabric-shelter brands selling into Canada. They run the gamut from 20×30 peak-ceiling kits at the entry-level end to 50×80 Pro Series dual-truss buildings at the top. Triple-layer PVC fabric on the V-suffix lines, lighter PE on the E-suffix lines, galvanized steel frames, drive-through doors. The kits arrive flat-packed, the assembly manuals are decent, and the steel quality is consistent — better than some imports we've put together, comparable to the better Chinese brands.

Confirm the supplier’s current support contacts, model documentation, parts process, and warranty terms before buying. Product support and on-site installation are separate services.

TMG models we install

• ▶ TMG-ST2031E / ST2032P — 20×30 Peak Ceiling, 11oz PE, drive-through doors
• ▶ TMG-ST3040E / ST3042V — 30×40 Peak Ceiling, PE or 17oz PVC
• ▶ TMG-ST3060V — 30×60 Peak Ceiling, 17oz PVC
• ▶ TMG-ST3082E — 30×80 Peak Ceiling, 11oz PE, drive-through
• ▶ TMG-DT3082 — 30×80 Dual Truss, 17oz PVC
• ▶ TMG-DT5080-PRO — 50×80 Pro Series Dual Truss, 32oz PVC
• ▶ TMG-ST2041CV — 20×40 PVC Container Shelter
• ▶ TMG-ST3042CE / CV — 30×40 Container Peak Roof Shelter

Single truss vs. dual truss — what changes for the install

The ST line (single truss) is one steel arch per bay. Lighter, faster, easier to align. A 3-person crew puts up a 30×60 ST in a day if the pad's ready. The DT line (dual truss) is two parallel arches bolted across each bay with crossbeams — same shape, twice the steel, much more rigid against snow and wind. The DT install isn't twice as hard but it's noticeably more careful work. Every truss pair has to align within about 1/4" across the diagonal, and the bolt-torque sequence matters. If you skip the alignment check on a DT and just send it, the cover won't tension evenly and you'll be re-doing peak trim for the rest of the day.

The Pro Series DT5080 with 32oz PVC is the longest-lasting kit in the TMG lineup based on what we've seen on Prairie sites. The cover survives Chinook events better than the lighter PVC and the frame doesn't deflect under snow load the way the lighter DT models do.

The container shelters (ST2041CV, ST3042CE/CV)

These mount to two 20-ft or 40-ft shipping containers as the side walls. Useful when the customer already has containers on-site for storage and wants weather protection between them. Install is simpler than a freestanding shelter because the containers serve as the anchor points and the structure mounts directly to the container roofs. Quick word of caution: container roofs aren't always level. Check before mounting; otherwise the cover sits asymmetrically and you'll have a wave in the apex line for the life of the building.

What we've learned about TMG kits specifically

Three things to know if you're about to take delivery of a TMG kit:

• ▶ Inventory hardware before install day. TMG kits occasionally arrive missing brackets, bolts, or trim pieces. Easier to chase replacements before the crew arrives than during. The packing list is in the manual; tick everything off.
• ▶ The PE-fabric models (E-suffix) age faster. 11oz polyethylene is fine for 5–8 years on the Prairies; PVC at 17oz or 32oz pushes that to 10–15 years. If you're spending the install dollars anyway, the PVC upgrade pencils out long-term.
• ▶ Drive-through end doors need clearance. Specified door height is the inside frame, not the trim. Real clearance is usually 6 inches less. Plan accordingly if you're driving a loader through it.
• Confirm the written manufacturer warranty for your exact model and the workmanship terms in your installation agreement. Manufacturer material coverage and installation workmanship are separate responsibilities.

What's included in our TMG install

• ✓ Full parts inventory and verification against packing list
• ✓ Crew with lifts and all required assembly equipment
• ✓ Frame assembly, truss alignment (DT models), bolt torquing to spec
• ✓ Fabric installation with proper tensioning
• ✓ Winch door and man door installation
• ✓ Anchoring to your prepared foundation
• Confirm the written manufacturer warranty for your exact model and the workmanship terms in your installation agreement. Manufacturer material coverage and installation workmanship are separate responsibilities.

Base installation covers crew assembly of the frame, cover installation and tensioning, and anchoring to the agreed prepared base. Equipment rentals, travel, and lodging are assessed separately after discussing your project. The kit, site preparation, foundations, and permits are separate.

MaxCon has a commercial relationship with MAX Storage Buildings; this does not affect our pricing or which brands we install.

Max Contractors is an independent installation company. We are not a dealer for, sponsored by, or affiliated with the manufacturers whose products we install — brand names are used only to identify the kits we work on. Where a commercial relationship exists, we disclose it.

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