Redbird Arena Roof
The redbird arena roof was the first cabledome structure built in the united states.
Redbird arena roof. In 2019 a new versatract telescopic system was installed in the lower bowl. The 65 000 square foot low rise cable dome features reinforced exterior fabric. Built in 1989 the building is notable for its use of a teflon coated roof. Illinois state university s redbird arena opened in 1989 with a unique teflon coated roof that glows during night events.
At the time the arena was one of a kind having a teflon coated fabric roof. It rises 31 feet above a steel reinforced concrete tension ring which encircles the top of the 12 sided roof peaking at 100 feet above the floor. This facility has perimeter tensioned membrane skylights constructed of the same materials. However like his predecessors finding funding for academics and construction was difficult.
Men s basketball women s basketball and women s volleyball. Redbird arena s uniquely designed roof is a key to its bright appearance inside and out. Having successfully completed roofing projects in numerous states we are striving to become an industry leader in roof repair and installation throughout texas and the u s. Beautiful structure with a pumped up roof.
Watkins was also instrumental in helping to push through the construction of redbird arena. The 65 000 square foot low rise cable dome features reinforced exterior fabric. Based in plano texas redbird roofing is a fully insured texas corporation that serves residential and commercial property owners in texas and throughout the u s. Versatract s premium seat options provide comfort to the fans and the quick release rail system that versadeck offers speed up change over times for the crew.
Gibson city illinois 27 contributions 5 helpful votes redbird arena best venue of its size. The example steel building for this price includes the red iron main frames end walls constructed with columns and a 26 gauge galvalume roof. Assessments were completed in 2003 and 2014. There are many options you can add on to a covered riding arena to dress it up and make it more functional.
It rises 31 feet above a steel reinforced concrete tension ring which encircles the top of the 12 sided roof peaking at 100 feet above the floor. Redbird arena is a 10 200 seat multi purpose arena located in normal illinois on the campus of illinois state university built in 1989 the building is notable for its use of a teflon coated roof that gives off a glow during night events three illinois state redbirds athletic teams use the facility as their home court. Watkins stepped down from the presidency on january 14 1988. All that is needed is covering the all white loge boxes that surround the arena.