Weather conditions can significantly impact both vehicles and customers in outdoor parking areas. Exposure to rain, snow, and intense sunlight can lead to unnecessary discomfort for visitors and potential damage to their parked rides. There is an easy way to improve the experience of anyone using your facilities and protect their property.
Implementing weatherproofing solutions such as carports, extended and entrance canopies, and covered walkways is an effective way to enhance customer experience while preserving vehicle condition. Here are a few examples of how these structures can benefit your parking area.
Canopies
Canopies are excellent for weather protection—from sun exposure to heavy rain. They allow you to maximise the use of your outdoor space and turn it into something more functional and comfortable. Canopies can be very useful when used at entrances to provide protection that improves access to buildings and provides shelter in high-traffic areas.
Entrance canopies are ideal for entry and exit points to keep them dry. They help prevent customers and employees from getting soaked during rainy weather, creating a more welcoming first impression. Besides, if installed at shop fronts, they can be good for business as they make it more likely that people will seek shelter there in bad weather, prompting them to go inside and shop. Entrance canopies help reduce the risk of slips and falls by keeping entrance areas drier and less prone to icy patches. They also make buildings look more professional and add a polished look to commercial properties, retail outlets, and hospitality venues.
Canopies, however, can be used for larger spaces, including car parks. As each structure we make is bespoke, tailored to specific measurements for a perfect fit, canopies are the ideal product that can be extended over several car parking bays to create covered spaces that shelter vehicles from the worst of the weather.
Carports and Motorbike Shelters
Car shelters are another reliable solution for protecting parked cars from harsh weather conditions. These products are good for commercial car parks and residential settings, whether they’re larger developments or individual houses.
Our carports offer protection from rain and snow as they are made from heat protection polycarbonate, which will keep the car temperature under 20 degrees, meaning there will be no more uncomfortable car temperatures. Also, in the winter, the shelter offers temperate drop protection, reducing the effects of frosting and the need to de-ice your car. Car shelters also help shield vehicles from prolonged sun exposure, which over time damages the paintwork and makes for a very unpleasant experience when the interior is overheated and you need to get inside your car.
Protecting cars from the elements can reduce the wear and tear caused by natural weather conditions, helping to maintain a vehicle’s appearance and value. It also gives anyone parking their car on your premises peace of mind that their property is protected.
Similar products exist to ensure that customers or employees who travel by motorcycle can also benefit from such protection. Our motorbike shelters provide riders with a safe, covered location to park their motorbikes so that owners don’t need to worry about their rides being stolen or damaged by the elements.
Covered Walkways
For seamless protection between spaces, you should think about covered walkways. They connect different areas while providing continuous weather protection.
Covered walkways can be especially useful for schools and universities, where students and staff often have to move between buildings during the day. They are a simple and functional solution to making those walks a little more pleasant and comfortable by eliminating exposure to harsh weather.
Walkways can be the ideal addition to car parks. They would be highly appreciated by everyone leaving the comfort of their car who wouldn’t need to sprint to the door during bad weather but instead have a roof overhead the entire time.
Walkways are great for hospitals and healthcare facilities, too. They provide shelter to patients and visitors if departments are spread out across an area, requiring them to leave the main building.
Walkways are an excellent addition to any other places where customers or visitors may need to move around, such as transport hubs, retail or business parks. They offer people a dry route between car parks, bus stops, and different buildings, making the experience of your premises a much better one.
Bike shelters
Bike shelters are another product that is becoming a common addition to car parks. They cater to cyclists, and as more people opt for cycling, providing a safe, weather-protected place to park bikes will become increasingly crucial. Bicycle shelters are important additions to car parks as they encourage active travel and help anyone who has opted to cycle to their destination have a safe and dry place to park.
Bike shelters also help prevent theft and vandalism, giving cyclists peace of mind that their bicycles are secure. Additionally, providing covered bike storage can encourage more people to choose cycling as a commuting option, promoting sustainability and reducing overall parking congestion.
Investing in weatherproofing solutions for your parking area enhances the experience for visitors, protects vehicles, promotes safety, and adds value to your property. From canopies and carports to covered walkways and bike shelters, these structures provide practical benefits that improve accessibility and encourage sustainable travel choices. By implementing these features, you create a more functional, comfortable, and visually appealing space that caters to the needs of all users, no matter the weather. In addition to increasing customer satisfaction, these additions can help businesses attract more visitors, reduce maintenance costs caused by weather damage, and contribute to a greener, more efficient urban environment.
We offer a wide range of weatherproofing solutions tailored to various commercial, educational, and public spaces. Explore our products today and create a more comfortable and secure environment for customers, employees, and visitors.