Covered Parking Structures for Apartments

Covered parking structures have become a popular amenity for apartment complexes, offering tenants convenience and protection for their vehicles.

As a leading provider of covered parking structures, VPS delivers innovative and durable solutions tailored to the unique needs of apartment complexes. With over three decades of experience, our expert team designs and constructs covered apartment structures for apartments that provide long-lasting benefits for property managers, owners, and tenants.

Benefits of Covered Parking Structures for Apartments

Investing in covered apartment parking structures offers numerous advantages for the tenants and landlords, including:

Protecting Against Weather Damage

Covered apartment structures for apartments provide a crucial barrier against costly damage to tenants’ vehicles. In regions prone to severe weather, such as hailstorms, covered parking reduces the risk of dents, broken windows, and other hail-related damage.

Covered parking also minimizes the harmful effects of heat and UV exposure on vehicle interiors and exteriors by shielding vehicles from direct sunlight, helping to maintain their value and appearance.

Improving Tenant Satisfaction

Covered parking apartments offer convenience and protection that tenants highly value. By shielding vehicles from weather elements such as rain, snow, and hail, covered parking eliminates the discomfort of entering a hot car on sunny days or dealing with a snow-covered vehicle in the winter.

The added convenience of covered apartment parking structures can improve tenant satisfaction and retention rates. It can also attract new tenants who prioritize covered parking when searching for their next home.

Boosting Safety and Security

Well-designed apartment parking structures can enhance the property’s safety and security. Improved lighting and secure access points deter theft and vandalism, creating a safer environment for residents. The sense of security these structures provide can be a major selling point for prospective tenants, particularly in urban areas where vehicle break-ins are a concern.

Covered apartment parking structures can also reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents during inclement weather, as tenants are less likely to encounter slippery surfaces when walking to and from their vehicles.

Enhancing Property Value and Marketability

Investing in covered parking structures can increase an apartment complex’s value and marketability. Many prospective tenants actively seek out properties that offer covered parking as an amenity, recognizing the added convenience and protection. Covered parking apartments differentiate themselves from competitors, attracting a wider pool of potential tenants and potentially commanding higher rental rates.

The visual appeal of well-designed covered parking structures can enhance property aesthetics, creating a more attractive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Reducing Energy Costs

A possibly surprising benefit of covered parking solutions is their ability to reduce energy costs when paired with the right technology. Today, businesses can implement innovative energy solutions alongside their parking structures to generate clean energy and lower offset electricity expenses. For example, solar panel installations on covered structures can offer companies a long-term return on investment.

Covered Parking Options for Apartment Buildings

VPS offers a diverse range of covered parking solutions for apartments.

Mass Coverage Solutions

For larger apartment complexes, our mass coverage solutions offer efficient and cost-effective protection for extensive parking areas. These structures are designed for large-scale asset protection, providing vast staging and parking areas with individual bay sizes.

Our mass coverage structures have the following features:

• Modular design to match the individual characteristics of any property
• Various mounting options based on site conditions
• Galvanized structural-steel construction with tension cable and associated hardware
• Snow-loaded structural designs

Cantilevers

VPS cantilever designs provide unobstructed parking spaces, maximizing the available area while maintaining a visually appealing and functional structure. Our cantilever structures feature:

• Rigid and efficient design with fewer columns, enabling faster construction
• Customization options like internal wiring for lighting fixtures, surveillance cameras, and other features
• Variety of designs to meet specific project requirements and aesthetic preferences

Cantilever parking structures provide efficient load transfer, faster construction, and enhanced functionality while maintaining a visually appealing design that complements apartment complexes.

Solar Integration

We offer solar panel integration for our apartment parking structures, enabling properties to generate clean energy while providing shaded parking for their tenants. This eco-friendly solution does more than protect tenants’ vehicles from scorching sun or torrential rain and hail — it opens new opportunities for apartment complexes, such as:

• Compliance with government-mandated solar initiatives and green building standards
• Eligibility for valuable tax incentives, credits, and grants related to renewable energy adoption
• Potential for generating additional revenue by selling excess solar energy back to the grid

Integrating solar panels into covered parking structures demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, which can be attractive to environmentally conscious tenants while providing long-term cost savings for the property.

Waterproof Structures

Our waterproof covered parking structures protect against rain, hail, and snow, ensuring tenants’ vehicles remain dry and protected. VPS offers a selection of waterproof materials for various budgets and design preferences, including:

• Novashield®, our cost-effective option
• PVC, a mid-range fabric choice with versatile design options
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), our most durable and flexible option that provides long-lasting waterproof protection

These materials are engineered to withstand the elements, providing lasting performance and durability. With fire-resistant and self-cleaning options available, our waterproof structures offer comprehensive protection for tenants’ vehicles.

Why Choose VPS for Apartment Parking Solutions

VPS is the ideal partner for high-quality covered parking solutions for apartments.

• Industry expertise and proven results: With over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success, VPS is trusted by businesses and properties worldwide for their covered parking needs. Our team has installed over 23 million square feet of coverage globally, with 95% of fabric-based covered parking structures constructed by VPS.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction: We work closely with property managers and owners to develop tailored solutions that address property and tenant needs. We provide a seamless and efficient process from initial survey and design to engineering, fabrication, and construction to ensure satisfaction.
• Increasing visual appeal: The VPS design team creates visually appealing structures that complement any apartment complex’s architectural style. With attractive materials like powder-coated steel and high-quality fabrics, we ensure the covered parking structures seamlessly blend with existing buildings, creating a cohesive and inviting environment.
• Advanced technology and durable materials: We use state-of-the-art technology and materials to make our covered parking structure more durable. With features like galvanized steel construction, tension cables, and waterproof fabric options, our structures provide long-lasting protection and value.
• Turnkey solutions: As a full-service design-build firm, VPS offers comprehensive, all-in-one covered parking solutions for apartments. Our team handles every aspect of the project, from conceptual design and engineering to fabrication and installation. Our hands-on, end-to-end approach ensures every project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Elevate Apartment Complexes With VPS Covered Parking Solutions

Covered parking structures for apartments are smart investments. They can enhance tenant satisfaction, improve security, increase property value, and even save energy costs when combined with solar solutions.

Explore our range of parking structures and contact us today to discover how our innovative apartment parking structures can elevate your apartment complex and provide long-lasting vehicle protection for your tenants.