Heads up to everyone, here is the proper link to download the updated MSS Installation Manual for 2023! We are working on updating the links throughout the site, but hopefully this post can help make sure you get the most up to date info!
We have much more detailed information in the posts and on the pages throughout the site, but the new manual will be going out with orders in the near future once they are finished being printed. There aren’t significant changes, but noteworthy enough, that we hope you will continue to review thoroughly.
Thank you for your interest in Multi Shelter Solutions. We look forward to helping you with your shelter purchase, and as always, we are here by phone or email to answer any questions you may have.
We have many structures in very windy locations from coast to coast. This is probably the most common comment we get from people who reach out to us. We have experience and extra steps we take to help ensure your structure doesn’t end up as an expensive kite. We have been diligent in our articles and instruction manual to help these situations, but ultimately it’s up to the customer to heed these warnings.
One of the things that is stressed in our assembly instructions is the importance of tying your frame off in both directions as soon as you have the first section of ridge installed. This is typically done with rope coming down from the ridge as an inverted “V”. The sooner this is done, the easier it is to hold everything plumb.
It is worth noting / stressing, that this is not a long term replacement for the wind braces. The wind on the collective surface of all the hoops is capable of exerting a tremendous amount of force.
When one does the math, there are actually cases where the wind pushes with more force when there is no cover on the building then with a cover!
A 20’ x 48’ x 12’ high structure with 4’ spacing has the same amount of hoop surface as an 8’ x 14’ wall. This is an example why the ropes used to hold the frame straight is not intended as a wind brace.
Once the hoops are all installed and the purlins attached, it is important to install the wind braces before proceeding. The purlins are what tie all of the hoops together and then by angling the wind braces down from the rows of purlins, you would be bracing the whole structure.
In photos on our website,you will see our smaller structures have fewer wind braces than the larger ones, which accounts for the above math mentioned. This has been developed with our experience, as well as the engineers who have assessed our structures.
There are different notes on placement, direction and location that will help your structure survive the wind as well. We do our best to go over all the scenarios with you when you’re discussing your purchase with us. The more details you can give us the better. Obviously we aren’t able to account for everything you may encounter, but it is our intention and mission to set you up for success as best as possible. We don’t want your greenhouse to end up flat or blown away anymore than you do! And this is also why we reiterate,
Here at Multi Shelters we can work with you to fit whatever budget you have in mind for your project and publish sample prices freely for you to compare.
We have found a balance that provides the economy so many seek, while not sacrificing any quality of the structure or customer service.
Feel free to contact us for a custom quote for what you have in mind. We can work together to reach your goals. Flexibility is what we do at Multi Shelter Solutions.
Our biggest niche still remains that we don’t bend any steel before getting an order. We are able to customize it to fit in just the right spot, or alter how it’s done for your unique request. We bring almost 45 years of experience to each and every call or email that we receive from potential and existing customers and welcome standard as well as outside the box projects.
That factor is how we’ve come up with our “igloo” structure, the airplane hangars, our “flying” greenhouse that was lifted onto an apartment building, and more! We pride ourselves on being able to help you find your best shelter solution, no matter how “out there” an application may seem. We’ve seen pretty much everything and look forward to your project ideas and challenges.
Check out our application pages to get you started and start the ideas flowing, there’s many to choose from. Thank you for your interest in Multi Shelters and we look forward to hearing from you in 2019!
We are hiring! Truck Driver & Occasional Shop Work G Class 3/4 Ton Truck Driver with ELD & Trailer Experience & Occasional Shop Work
*working knowledge of ELD, 2 yrs driving with a trailer & 6 yrs clean driving abstract are a must.
We are hiring! Are you looking for a job with lots of variety & potential to travel & interact with new people? We are looking for a G Class Truck Driver & Occasional Shop Work for an established & growing family oriented company in Palmerston, Ontario
You will be completing deliveries with a 3/4 ton truck, flat bed trailer & ELD within Ontario & on the east coast of Greenhouses (steel, plastic & parts), helping our customers grow the future.
When back at home base, you’ll be working with the team to prepare the structures & load trailers – so you will be part of many aspects of our product journey! Home base is Palmerston, and you will be working part of the time at our head office.
🔹️Ontario G Class Licence and 6 years clean Canadian driver’s abstract (required by our insurance) for our ¾ ton diesel trucks with flat bed trailers. 🔹️A physically fit, full time in person delivery driver 🔹️A team player and can follow preset out routes with regular check ins 🔹️Duties will also include truck maintenance and minor repairs. 🔹️This position has a great deal of variety so attention to details, willingness to travel part of the time and ability to interact with people are crucial.
You will be covered by our benefit plan at 3 months. We also provide quarterly bonuses. Salary will be based on skill set and experience.
We value integrity and honesty and do not use resume scanning technology. We review each resume that is submitted personally.
🔹️We will not accept walk in resumes. 🔹️Please send resume and cover letter with a note of why you would be a good fit with contact number to norm@sheltersolutions.ca 🔹️Applicants who have more than a 45 minute commute and are not willing to relocate will not be considered.
For more information please see MultiShelterSolutions.com
 see more info on our livestock shelter page
Pictured is a 30′ wide structure mounted on a knee wall. The short wall keeps the animals away from the plastic while also increasing the sidewall height. This particular customer has had several years of success using this sort of housing for his sheep.

Animals thrive in a greenhouse environment benefiting from being dry, out of the wind and in the light, without being in the direct sun.
There are a few options in covering to choose from. A typical kit is made from two layers of 7mil white poly and includes an inflator fan that blows air between the layers. This will reduce the condensation that the animals create. It also includes a single layer to cover each end and base brackets attach the structure to a wall.
Roll up sides are added for easy natural ventilation. Usually customers attach a snow fence or netting to the inside of the hoop if the structure is mounted to the ground, so the animals do not come in contact with the cover or run away when the sides are rolled up.
Alternately, a white tarp covering may be used instead of the double white poly, especially in situations where the animals are going in and out on their own accord when they require shelter. TARP vs. DOUBLE PLASTIC
The big difference is that with TARP you get extremely high tear resistance with low annual cover cost, and with DOUBLE PLASTIC you get reduced temperature fluctuation & drip control while adding stiffness in high winds. AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Custom widths, heights & hoop spacing
Roof vents & forced ventilation packages
Various types & sizes of doors with end framing priced separately
8mm polycarbonate sheeting for roof and/or ends
Roll up sides for natural ventilation & reduced condensation
Cross ties for added rigidity, support or other storage
Norm discusses situations to watch out for with freezing rain, then snow, then rain and how to prevent issues. **NEVER go inside a building that could be dangerous, your safety is most important**
A question that we receive regularly is “Do you have any repair tape to fix damage?
That is a valid question since it does not matter how careful you are, accidents happen.
The good news is that we have a high quality repair tape for both our plastic and tarp covers.
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The plastic repair tape is clear and comes in 2”, 4”, 6” and 10” wide with rolls that are 48’ long.
4” wide is our most popular width since it manages knicks and bigger cuts. The 4” rolls sell for $46 plus courier and tax.
It is a good thing to have on hand so that any damage can be addressed quickly.
What sets this tape apart is that the adhesive on it is UV treated. This means that, if applied correctly, should stay on for the life of the plastic.
The tarp repair tape is white and comes in rolls of 12” x 48’ at a cost of $185 plus courier and tax.
Since this tape comes with a backing, we are able to sell it by the foot as well. Most repairs require only a small piece of tape. This way you can have some without investing in a whole roll. It can easily be cut into “patches”
Repair tape should be applied on the outside of the cover and the cover MUST be dry.
During cold weather, it is also best to warm up the surrounding area.
Tape will be applied better if you have someone on the inside who can provide resistance when you are applying the tape.
Very seldom is damage in a convenient spot so it is important to remember … safety first.
With bigger cuts (4’ or bigger) you will use less tape and do a better job by using the wider tape.
For the bigger cuts, it is best to use smaller pieces of tape to bring the sides of the damaged area together, much like a doctor does with stitches in a wound.
If you have a cut that is high up on the structure, we suggest thatyou give us a call so that we can talk specifics on safely and effectively reaching the spot. There are too many subtle differences with structure installations to make “cross the board” suggestions here.
Another area that is an important reminder is preventive care. Many of the cuts that happen are from preventable sources.
It is important to have it on your calendar for at least 3 times per year to have a walk around the area to ensure that there is no debris around which could become cover damaging projectiles in a storm.
Another area to inspect is trees in the area for dead branches. These also can easily break off in a storm and become projectiles.
These hazards are something you would not want to hit people either.
While some cuts and damage are preventable, we have solutions for when “life happens” Call is today so you can keep some tape on hand for those times you need to fix it in a hurry!
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