Why Install a Waiting Shelter?

May 10, 2021

The Convenience of Waiting Shelters

In the UK we can expect inclement weather throughout the year. This is why so many public places need to wait for shelters. They are there to protect those waiting, for whatever reason, from the rain, sleet or even snow. They are designed to make the wait a more pleasurable, or at least more bearable, experience. In a way, they are a bit like bus shelters that are designed to make the inevitable wait for the right bus a reasonably dry experience.

Waiting shelters serve a very similar purpose. They are convenient and they help to keep tempers in check.

Waiting shelters can commonly be found at schools where parents, can be found waiting for their children.

Some parents may spend the short wait in their car, but this relies on the unreliable fact of being able to park the car close to the school gates. While this is often not possible, or cannot be relied on every time, it is easier and better to wait in one of the properly designated waiting shelters provided.

Why Install a Waiting Shelter?

Waiting shelters are vital for many sectors including schools and retail environments. They provide your guests, parents and customers with shelter in poor weather conditions.

Furthermore, our waiting shelters provide high protection to those underneath from the sun’s harmful UV rays avoiding skin cancer, this is particularly ideal for schools, nurseries, hospitals and medical clinics.

 

Browse our selection below:

Square Waiting Shelter

A square waiting shelter is a neat solution for anywhere that requires an outdoor shelter. It fits perfectly in the open or in a corner. Great for all users that need a quick and economical solution for waiting outside, such as doctors surgeries and places of work.

Waiting Shelter Specification:

  • Flat roof design
  • Galvanised Steel or Powder coated finish, or for extra sustainable protection galvanised and powder-coated finish;
  • Durable powder-coated frame available in blue, red, yellow, white, green, black or grey
  • Flatpack construction with assembly instructions
  • Polycarbonate Roof and Divider
  • The size is shown on our website, but bespoke sizes can be made – Get in touch with your request
  • 3050mm L x 2050mm W x 2100mm High (for up to 4 people) Other bespoke sizes available.

The Waiting Shelter

Our waiting shelter is a solution for anywhere that requires outdoor shelter, with a resilient and secure design. Perfect for all users that need a quick and economical solution for waiting outside.

Waiting Shelter Specification:

  • Flat or curved roof design
  • Galvanised Steel or Powder coated finish, or for extra sustainable protection galvanised and powder-coated finish;
  • Durable powder-coated frame available in blue, red, yellow, white, green, black or grey
  • Flatpack construction with assembly instructions
  • Clear Polycarbonate on the back, roof and on the front
  • The size is shown on our website, but bespoke sizes can be made.

If you would like to find out how you can create a safe, sheltered waiting area and pick up/drop off point on your premises, call us now on freephone 0800 612 7503 or email us here.


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