9775 SW Commerce Cir, Ste C7
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-564-4824 | info@waagmeester.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Given that so many of the projects we take on are custom and specialty projects, we get lots of questions. Here are a few of the most common questions and our answers to them. If you need more information, don’t see an answer to your question here or just want to speak with us directly, please call 503-288-6591 or email info@waagmeester.com for more about our products and services.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY INDUSTRIAL CANVAS?
We use the term “industrial canvas” to denote both the very wide range of products we design and create, as well as to demonstrate the durability, versatility and quality of Waagmeester Industrial Canvas’ products. We’ve created such a broad range of canvas and fabric pieces, it’s hard to encompass the scope of our capabilities with one or two words. We create pieces as simple as flags and yard signs you might see at an outdoor festival or stadium, all the way to building a rope bridge that spanned across the Crooked River Gorge for Kevin Costner’s film “The Postman.” We’ve even created low current, electrified fabric barriers for commercial fish hatcheries. So the term industrial fits given the strength, longevity and sheer size of the projects we’ve completed. With capabilities so extensive, we like to say “if it can be sewn, we can make it.” Here are just some types of products produced by Waagmeester Industrial Canvas:
- Movie, TV and Film Props
- Boat Tops & Boat Covers
- Storage Containers
- Barriers & Liners
- Truck & Trailer Tarps
- Enclosures & Shelters
- Branded Advertising Displays
- Air Inflatables
- Vehicle Covers – for any type of vehicle
- Shade Sails
- Outdoor Architectural Elements
- Commercial & Residential Awnings
- Commercial & Residential Sun Shades\
- Sails and Nautical Riggings
- Functional or Decorative Prototypes
- Custom Designs of Any Sort
WHY IS CANVAS SO SPECIAL?
Our founder Bud Waagmeester started this company after learning his craft in the US Navy. Canvas was the standard for sail making then as it was strong, durable and heavy duty. It still is today. Canvas is an excellent material that, while simple, can be used in a number of ways and rendered as a highly durable product against moisture, weather, sunlight and more. While canvas was the material our company was founded on, today it’s one of many materials we use to custom make strong, durable and long lasting custom products for our customers.
WHAT OTHER TYPES OF FABRIC ARE AVAILABLE?
Waagmeester Industrial Canvas can work with virtually any material that can be sewn or stitched. In addition to canvas we work with a number of modern, synthetic materials like Kevlar, PBO fabrics, Dacron, Mylar, polyester, nylon, acrylic, polyurethane along with other natural products like leather and cotton. Really, it’s all about what our customers want and what material will provide the highest quality finished product. Strength, weight, durability, longevity are all factors we consider when choosing the materials for each project. The list above it just a partial list. Contact us for more information. If you have a specific fabric material you’d like to see utilized, just let us know.
WHY IS WAAGMEESTER INDUSTRIAL CANVAS THE BEST CHOICE FOR MY PROJECT?
Obviously, any company is going to say “we’re the best,” but with Waagmeester Industrial Canvas our experience, knowledge, skill and portfolio speaks volumes about the quality work we’ve done. In addition, we have decades of satisfied customers who’ll attest to the value, quality and ingenuity the Waagmeester team brings to the table. Please check our RATINGS & REVIEWS page to see what our satisfied customers have to say! And if you don’t see something within the images we’ve included on our website, please don’t hesitate to call us to discuss your project in depth. With over 70 years in this industry, we’re confident we’re the very best choice for you custom project.
AM I ABLE TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH A DESIGN SPECIALIST AT WAAGMEESTER INDUSTRIAL CANVAS?
Absolutely! Please call us direct at 503-288-6591 or email us at info@waagmeester.com. We are always more than happy to discuss our customers’ projects with them… that’s what we’re here for!
HOW DETAILED OF A DESCRIPTION DO YOU NEED TO CREATE MY ESTIMATE?
The simplest answer is, the more information you provide, the more accurate our estimate will be. If you have drawings, blueprints, pictures or measurements, all of these will help improve the accuracy of our estimate. But don’t worry, even if you only have a general idea of what you’re wanting, it’s size and shape, we can help you narrow down your vision with greater clarity in a consultation. The materials used and the labor involved will be factored into the estimate. Depending on the level of complexity and scale of the project we may need to revise the estimate as more details become available.
DOES WAAGMEESTER INDUSTRIAL CANVAS CREATE ONE-OFFS, PROTOTYPES OR SAMPLES?
We can and do offer all of these. With the level of customization our customers request and the unique projects we’ve taken on, samples and prototypes are a common service we offer as part of our design and production work. There may be a cost involved in producing a sample or prototype, but that may be credited into the final payment.
CAN WAAGMEESTER INDUSTRIAL CANVAS DO QUALITY RUNS?
Most definitely. Given that so many of the projects we do are custom, quality runs are one of our specialties.
WHAT ARE YOU POLICIES ON FEES, DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS?
Typically we’re always happy to provide a free consultation and estimate. We want you to be confident in your choice of Waagmeester Industrial Canvas so we start the process of determining how we’ll accomplish your objective with a consultation and once we determine we can complete your project, we’ll provide an estimate. Again, at this point in the process, the more info we have the more accurate our estimate can be.
Regarding deposits, we typically request 30-50% of the total estimate down to begin the project. Final payment is requested upon completion. We’ll review all of this with you after we’ve given you an estimate. For your convenience, Waagmeester Industrial Canvas accepts cash, most major credit cards and personal, business or cashier’s checks.
WILL YOU PROVIDE REFERENCES ON REQUEST?
Yes we will. We encourage you to check out our RATINGS & REVIEWS (click here) page within this website to see some of the positive feedback our customers have given us. If you’d like additional references, let us know and we’ll be happy to provide them.
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