5 Considerations When Choosing Your Steel Shelter: Pavilions, Gazebos, Pergolas, Bus Shelters

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When selecting a park structure there are five major things that need to be considered.

- Capacity: How many people do you need to accommodate at one time? Is the structure intended to offer a covered area for a family picnic? Does it need to be large enough to hold an entire wedding? Your capacity requirements will ultimately decide what potential your new steel shelter will afford you.

- Surrounding Area: What elements in the close vicinity do you want to draw into the design? A metal roof panel that is used on a nearby restroom building can be duplicated to develop a uniform aesthetic. The overall landscape might dictate what shape park shelter fits best. Color choice will also contribute to your park shelter´s impact; do you want your shelter to be a focal point, or blend in with the surrounding environment?

- Steel vs. Wood: Both materials have pros and cons. While wood offers a warm, soft design, steel provides a maintenance friendly product. Your choice may also depend heavily on your environment; the weathering of wood will be accelerated in very wet locales, especially in coastal regions. Let your climate, intended use, and projected patronage guide your decision in this category.

- Electrical Access: Where do you need to have electrical outlets and switches? Properly placed electrical outlets and switches will add to the overall appeal of your end user. Lights and fans can also be included with the park shelter. Remember that conduit can be hidden within the steel tubing if planned far enough in advance.

- General Contractor: Selecting the best contractor will make the project run smoothly. Be sure you choose one with experience erecting park structures and who has worked with the selected structure manufacturer before. This will help avoid costly delays in construction.

An experienced park structure manufacturer can assist you with these questions and any other that you may have. SII Structures will be glad to take your call.

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