Advantages of Choosing Hail Protection Structures for Airport Parking

Airport operators seeking to improve airport parking facility aesthetics and passenger safety may consider fabric protection structures to cover parking spaces. VPS airport parking structures are designed to provide an appealing and attractive solution to the many types of areas vehicles occupy, like loading and unloading areas, parking areas, car rental lots, and more.

Without vehicle coverage, passengers and vehicles are exposed to heat, UV rays, and harsh weather such as hailstorms. Our structures can be designed and fabricated to accept internal wiring for additional safety accessories such as surveillance cameras and mounted lighting fixtures. VPS airport parking structures that are specifically designed for ingress & egress points and walkways to protect the traveler and employees walking from the parking areas to the building.

Other benefits of adding VPS covered parking structures to airports include:

• • Increasing revenue: Customers prefer having their vehicles protected from hail and harsh sun, and many will happily pay extra to reduce the risk of damage to these investments.
  • Improving curb appeal and airport aesthetics: Airports can use fabrics and steel color designs that match their branding or call attention to the lot being covered.
  • Increasing competitive edge for rental agencies: Unlike cars that are exposed to the sun in an open lot, those left under a VPS structure are considerably cooler because they’re protected from heat and UV rays — this not only protects the cars from the risk of damage, but also provides passengers with a more comfortable rental experience.
  • Distinguishing specific areas: VPS parking structures are completely customizable with various product, color, and accessory options to protect travelers and distinguish different areas so they can be identified easily.
  • Boosting security: While no establishment can guarantee vehicle security, having covered parking can make customers feel more confident that their vehicles are safe. Covered parking adds a layer of protection against the elements and offers the potential for placing extra security measures such as cameras.
  • Elevating reputation: Demonstrating a commitment to serving guests’ needs through amenities like covered parking tends to reflect extremely well on a business, which may help the operation foster customer loyalty.
  • Reduced maintenance costs: Protecting a parking area from extreme weather can help extend its service life and reduce the frequency and costs of maintaining lot surfaces.
  • Contributing to sustainability: Urban heat islands occur when there are dense concentrations of surfaces that absorb and retain heat, such as pavements and uncovered parking areas. By covering airport parking areas with hail and UV protection structures, organizations contribute to sustainability efforts. They can take these efforts to the next level by opting for parking structures covered with solar panels to generate cleaner energy.

   

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Hail Protection Structure Options for Airport Parking

“Hail Alley” is a region with regular, severe hailstorms that spans Texas to North Dakota. These potentially disastrous storms occur at least seven times a year. VPS hail protection structures can help airports offer customers peace of mind with structures that shield pedestrians when traveling around the airport and safeguard parked cars from inclement weather.

VPS cantilevered structures like the Heritage, Classic, Panorama, and Crescent series are excellent for airport parking facilities, as cantilevered structures have columns placed on only one side, leaving drive lanes and parking spaces easily accessible. The following VPS covered parking structures and walkways are ideal for this application.

Cantilevers

Our cantilevers provide an opportunity to protect pedestrians and vehicles from hail. A cantilever is a free-standing structure without the columns, posts, or supportive bracing of a multi-column design. This design makes it easy to save space within a crowded parking lot and maintain the flow of traffic with unimpeded movement.

Waterproof Covered Walkways and Parking Structures

Covered walkways are a convenient way to protect pedestrians from hail as they travel between the airport and transportation terminals.

Choosing waterproof fabric for covered walkways or parking structures helps protect patrons and their belongings by offering the convenience of movement even in poor weather. A walkway can raise the aesthetic and functional value of a property by providing comfort and shelter for guests.

VPS provides multiple options for covered walkways, including different types of waterproof fabrics to meet a facility’s specifications for performance, durability, and cost.

Solar Hail Protection

VPS solar panel-covered parking structures offer durable hail protection for vehicles and shield against excessive UV exposure, all while offering the benefits of solar energy generation. These structures come equipped with integrated solar panels so airports can participate in renewable energy initiatives.

Mass Coverage

Mass coverage provides large-scale asset protection and covered parking areas. These vast staging and parking areas have individual bay sizes with a modular design so airports can design a unique layout. VPS can configure virtually any length or width to fit the size and terrain of airport property. We offer the Diamond Protector and Panama Protector shape structures that can offer mid- to large-scale hail protection.

Solid Membrane

VPS can also customize solid membrane fabric to fit many structural designs for comprehensive weather protection. We follow a specialized fabric patterning, welding, and attachment method. VPS specifically uses HDPE scrim, PTFE, and PVC commercial fabrics to protect property from hail. These fabrics also come in a variety of colors, although PTFE is available in white only.

Choose VPS for Airport Parking Structures

Adding covered parking and walkways to an airport or private hangar shows a clear commitment to customer comfort and security, making guests significantly more likely to return to a particular establishment. At VPS, we proudly offer quality covered parking solutions that set us apart as industry leaders. We have the manufacturing capabilities to cover thousands of parking spots, as well as the expertise to provide airport operators with the ideal product for their traffic levels and property layout.

We have over three decades of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing premium parking structures for a range of clients, from airports and auto dealerships to car rental facilities and corporate businesses. Our facilities are accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS), and we stay fully up to date on all regulations relevant to our industry.

Explore our range of covered parking structures to elevate your airport’s parking, or contact us today for more information about how VPS airport parking structures can help you optimize airport parking areas. Our experts are happy to help you choose an airport parking solution that fits your needs.