An overview of the main uses for covered walkways in today’s society

While the prime purpose of a covered walkway is to offer sheltered passage to those using it from one place to another, the applications of these innovative solutions and where they are implemented can vary greatly. Providing a covered and in some cases contained corridor that pedestrians can use while protecting them from poor weather, these walkways can be found all over the UK being used to solve different issues, often answering the specific requirements needed on site by those who select to install them.

In the following sections, we’ll examine the main uses of these ubiquitous structures in our world today.

All-weather protection all year round

The main use for covered walkways is to protect those who pass through them from the elements. While once this simply meant shelter from a sudden downpour, today’s solutions also include UV stable glazing that offers additional sun protection.

Ideal options for multiple locations

Large business premises that feature multiple blocks or outbuildings within a gated area sometimes use covered walkways so staff can travel smoothly whilst defended from the rain. Walkways can also be used to transfer goods between areas at industrial sites ensuring work continues despite the weather, and important items always remain dry.

Residential care homes and hospitals have covered walkways to shelter patients being admitted and released allowing them to alight or enter taxis or passenger cars under cover. Those waiting for trains and busses or catching connections at transport hubs will find many covered walkways offering quick access routes when required. Additionally, any public walkways that extend for long distances can implement these structures to ensure people are never exposed to the elements for long periods of time.

Finally, schools also adopt covered walkways allowing pupils to pass between their classes held in different buildings, ensuring they are not sitting through lessons in wet clothes and falling ill.

Cover during the COVID-19 crisis

The need for a covered walkway has never been more critical than since the coronavirus pandemic erupted. Enterprises like supermarkets have been forced to limit the number of customers in stores to stop infections spreading. This has resulted in long queues outside retailers often in difficult weather. To ensure people queuing remain dry, covered walkway installations have found a new application.

In support, covered walkways have been developed specifically to facilitate social distancing but can be conveniently converted to useful trolley shelter when the pandemic passes.

Installing a covered walkway with ease

At Ace Shelters, we have extensive knowledge of the best-suited covered walkways to meet the needs of different customers and are able to advise on all our products. Whether you seek to make a dry path for customers at your business park or are looking to provide cover for staff between the various buildings of your site, we can assist.

Qualified to complete professional installations we are also ready to put your chosen structure into position, so contact our specialist team today to get started.