Express ProductsTicket machines are a vital component for managing parking at multi-storey car parks, street parking locations, and transport hubs. Yet, they are frequently left exposed to the elements, which can lead to equipment failure and frustrated users. Dedicated ticket machine shelters are a smart investment to help improve customers’ experiences and protect valuable machinery, effectively cutting customer frustration and maintenance costs.
Understanding the advantages of ticket machine shelters can help you find the right shelter for your needs and easily integrate it into your environment.
1. Superior Weather Protection for Your Customers
A sturdy, well-placed shelter can significantly mitigate the effects of bad weather—such as rain, snow and wind—and protect customers.
- Enhanced Comfort: Shelters offer a dry, comfortable space for users.
- Easier Transaction: Shielding users from wind and downpours allows them to complete transactions without delay or frustration.
- Improved Visibility: Premium roofing options provide UV protection, minimising glare on digital displays, making them easier to read on bright, sunny days.
2. Extending the Lifespan of Your Equipment
Ticket machines contain sensitive electronic components. Extended exposure to severe weather and the elements leads to wear and tear that can be greatly reduced by a dedicated shelter.
- Fewer Mechanical Failures: Restricting direct exposure to rain, frost, and damp helps prevent internal water damage and corrosion, helping to keep machines operational.
- Long-Term Cost Efficiency: Protecting electronic hardware extends the operational life of your pay stations whilst reducing maintenance needs and minimising machine downtime.
3. Boosting Visibility and Accessibility
Within a crowded, dark or large parking area, a well-placed shelter can help act as an easily noticeable visual focal point.
- Instant Wayfinding: Brightly coloured frames or illuminated canopies help drivers immediately locate the nearest pay point.
- Accessible Design: High-quality shelters offer ease of access for maintenance and user accessibility.
Choosing a Freestanding Shelter
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Ideal for large surface car parks, open-air transit hubs and multi-storey top decks, freestanding shelters offer complete structural autonomy, allowing for free placement wherever they are needed. They offer public coverage, as well as flexible positioning, making them a versatile solution for a wide range of parking environments.
Made for Long-Term Performance
Glasdon Commercial Shelters are built using resilient, high-grade materials that can withstand demanding public environments. Structural frames are made of Armortec coated steel for strength and durability or anodised aluminium to help eliminate rust and rot concerns.
For panelling, customers can rely on robust PETG and Ecoboard™ sheets. These provide impact resistance against accidental damage and vandalism. They are UV-stable, helping prevent discolouration over time. Due to its recycled material content, Ecoboard supports sustainability goals, helping organisations improve their ESG performance.
Custom finishes can be ordered in a range of standard and non-standard RAL or BS colours to match existing street furniture or corporate branding.
Looking to Upgrade your Parking Facilities?
Discover a wide selection of standard and custom solutions in the Glasdon Commercial Shelters Range offering premium, weather-tested structures tailored to your needs. For a versatile, contemporary shelter option, the Glasdon Modus™ Multi-Purpose Shelter is an ideal choice for housing pay-and-display meters safely all year round.
