FAQ

Our company has zero accidents for over seven years with excellent TRIR and EMR history. TTS has an EMR of .78 in 2024. Our TRIR is an industry leading Zero (0). Total Tent Solutions will meet or exceed your safety qualifications to make sure you have a safe and successful project.

Yes, TTS offers short- and long-term rental options as well as sale/purchase options on our equipment.

Our warehouse is in Houston, Texas. Convenient to the Gulf Coast and centrally located in the U.S.

Due to safety and the requirements commonly experienced by the industry Total Tent Solutions only uses trained employees of the company and not contractors. We believe in hiring the right people for the right job and to be the true professionals in the business.

Tents are defined by width first, then length. Our engineered structures are clear span, meaning there are no interior poles, braces, or other obstructions. The widths of our tents are in meters beginning with 3 meters (10’ approximately) and extend in width to 40 meters (132’ approximately). Our most popular sizes are 12 meters (40’ in width), 15 meters (50’ in width), 20 meters (66’ in width) and 25 meters (82’ in width). Lengths are customized depending on the square footage requirements. Our bay spacing ranges from 3 meters (10’ bay spacing) to 5 meters (16’ bay spacing). Eave leg heights range from 3 meters (10’ height) to 5 meters (16’ height).

Depending on site requirements and accessories (flooring, temperature control, doors, lights, etc.) TTS can construct approximately 5,000 to 10,000 square feet per day. Permitting requirements, site utility inspections, etc. can add additional time. Overall, the construction timeline is substantially less utilizing our engineered products compared to alternative, temporary space options.

Our experienced team can help determine what is best for your project application. We can help determine the best width, length, anchoring system, door location, temperature control and lighting options as well as placement of any interior equipment. Give us a call now!

The highest point inside the tent is called the ‘Ridge’ and this height will depend on the leg height and the width of the tent…if a specific tent height is needed inside the structure Total Tent Solutions can help.

Our standard tents have 10’ to 16’ leg heights but we do offer taller legs when required.

Our engineered structures come with standard wind load ratings. If you require site specific wind loads or snow loads, we can work with you to design a custom building to handle your specific requirements. Call us for information.

Yes, our tent structures are oftentimes used for temporary warehousing and allow the use of forklifts and other equipment inside the structure. 

In addition to our tent structures, we also provide HVAC, power distribution, doors, lighting, flooring, tables, picnic tables, chairs, safety trailers and more. Call us with your specific requirements.   

Yes, we have tent structures that are blast rated. Please give us a call to discuss. 

EMRs, or Experience Modification Rates, are provided by insurance companies to gauge both past cost of injuries and future chances of risk. Most companies have an EMR of 1.0, according to the Safety Management Group. The lower the better.
Total Tent Solutions EMR is an industry leading 0.76.

TRIRs, or Total Recordable Incident Rates, are calculated based on workplace injuries and used by the Occupational Health & Safety Administration to evaluate safety standards in the workplace, according to the U.S. Department of Labor website. The national TRIR is 3.1 incidences.
Total Tent Solutions TRIR is an industry leading Zero (0).

By identifying the items on an OSHA safety checklist specific to your workplace, on safety issues that have been encountered in the past, industry standards, company standards and any areas of concern to employees, according to OSHA. They include mandatory inspection of equipment and voluntary, company-held safety inspections. An OSHA checklist includes a review of company work and safety rules, states OSHA. It lists major equipment, such as cranes, presses, and cutting tools, as well as hand and power tools, and includes a log of prior inspections and maintenance.

The checklist includes first-aid supplies, posted emergency phone numbers, evacuation routes, and employee accounting procedures following an evacuation. If there are company vehicles, then vehicle maintenance logs, seat belt inspections, and driver training logs are included. The checklist addresses the placement and condition of fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, sprinklers, and fire exits, as well as smoking rules and waste disposal.

TTS employees all receive training at organizations like the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC), Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC), Alliance Safety Council, and Contractors Safety Council (CSC), for Site-Specific Training for many of the area industrial sites.