Shelters, smoking shelters and pergolas are covered structures serving a variety of purposes: bin stores and cycle shelters, bus shelters, smoking areas and garden pergolas that bring an architectural element to green spaces. Covered structures, including shelters, smoking shelters and pergolas, form a separate branch of our street furniture range, which is continually expanded with new variants.
Each type of shelter is designed with a specific function in mind, from practical protection against rain to attractive cover for seating areas.
The load-bearing structure is made of steel or timber, and the roofing is selected from trapezoidal sheet metal, bitumen shingles or clear polycarbonate, depending on the desired appearance and project budget. Dimensions and the number of spaces are determined individually for each location and the expected level of use.
Bin stores are designed to shield waste containers from rain and from view, while providing adequate ventilation to limit the build-up of unpleasant odours. Structures of this kind often help tidy up the appearance of a housing estate or industrial site.
Cycle shelters differ from bin stores mainly in their open form and the integration of bike racks mounted directly under the roof. This solution protects bicycles from rain and strong sunlight and is popular at schools, office buildings and transport interchanges.
Garden pergolas serve a different purpose from the other structures in this category. Rather than pure functionality, they primarily offer aesthetic value, introducing an architectural element into green space and often supporting climbing plants, which over time form a natural, living canopy.
The material of the load-bearing structure, steel or timber, is chosen according to the desired appearance and site conditions, while the roofing, available in trapezoidal sheet metal, bitumen shingles or clear polycarbonate, affects both the look and the cost of the whole project.
The durability of the entire structure depends largely on the quality of the corrosion protection of the steel components and on proper drainage of water from the roof. A poorly designed roof pitch leads to standing water and accelerated wear of the roofing, regardless of the material used.
Projects combining several types of structure from this category on a single site, for example a bin store and a pergola in another part of the same property, help maintain a consistent style across all fittings, even when individual elements serve entirely different purposes.
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