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.
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.
Covered Walkways
Covered walkways are a convenient way to protect pedestrians from hail as they travel between the airport and transportation terminals. Walkways can also help to create a safer walking environment since the area has less exposure to the elements during severe storms. A walkway can raise the aesthetic and functional value of a property by providing comfort and shelter for guests.
Solar Hail Protection
VPS solar panel-covered parking structures offer durable hail protection for vehicles and property combined with the benefits of solar energy. 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
For more information about how VPS airport parking structures can help you optimize airport parking areas, contact us today. Our experts are happy to help you choose an airport parking solution that fits your needs.