Air domes

Pneumatic halls, commonly referred to as “balloons,” are primarily used as coverings for tennis courts, football pitches, and other sports facilities.

PNEUMATIC HALL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS

We offer two types of membrane systems for pneumatic halls:

• Triple-layer halls with steel cables;

• Double-layer cableless halls;

Both systems provide the same thermal and operational parameters. The average thermal insulation coefficient for both systems is 2.5–2.7 W/m²K.

A pneumatic hall eliminates the need for a heavy and expensive supporting structure; it is maintained by the internal overpressure within the facility. We provide a construction cost several times lower than that of traditional sports halls while offering similar functionality.

We are capable of covering areas ranging from a single tennis court (18 m x 36 m) to full-sized football pitches (e.g., 75 m x 130 m). Air-supported structures over courts have been functioning in Europe for decades, with new facilities being established every year.

PNEUMATIC HALL — A BUDGET-FRIENDLY COVERING FOR SPORTS FACILITIES

Constructing an air dome is the most cost-effective way to provide seasonal coverage for football pitches or tennis courts.

Most sports facilities, courts, and pitches are only used during the summer, generating revenue for just a few months of the year. With our solution, any sports surface or facility can generate income year-round, regardless of the weather.

Pneumatic halls are typically used during the autumn-winter season; for the summer, the structures are dismantled, allowing the sports surface to be used in the open air. Seasonal assembly or disassembly takes us less than 12 hours, meaning your sports facility will only be out of service for two days out of the entire year.

According to current Building Law, pneumatic halls (pressure-supported membranes) can be treated as temporary structures and erected without a building permit for a period of up to 180 days—only a formal notification of installation is required.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF A PNEUMATIC HALL

A lightweight membrane combined with an efficient inflation system allows the court covering to be used in all weather conditions; the air dome is fully resistant to wind and snow loads. Internal overpressure creates the necessary tension to stiffen the PVC membrane. The conditions inside a pneumatic hall are identical to those found in typical, traditional sports halls.

Air supply from the fans increases the internal pressure by 250–350 Pa (2.5–3.5 hPa), which corresponds to a load of 25–35 kg/m². This pressure increase is harmless and imperceptible to the human body—in our daily lives, we experience several times higher pressure fluctuations, reaching up to several dozen hectopascals (hPa) due to changing weather conditions.

Additional information regarding tarpaulin halls and their various types can be found on our website.