Product Description
Habitat Panel Cycle Shelter
The Habitat Panel Shelter is a fully bespoke, architect-focused solution that easily accommodates bike storage, bin storage, and plant equipment needs. Ideal for high-spec developments across London and the UK, this unit is fabricated to order, ensuring seamless integration with your existing project design.
Sustainable Construction with Long-Term Value
The shelter is designed to perform under the most demanding environmental conditions, built from hot-dipped galvanised mild steel and available with a RAL powder-coated finish. It’s also BREEAM-compliant and compatible with sedum green roofing, allowing you to meet sustainability targets while enhancing the look and biodiversity of any site.
Applications
- Residential Apartment Developments
- Mixed-Use & Commercial Projects
- Educational & Student Accommodation Sites
- Public Realm Schemes
- Transport Hubs and Retail Facilities
Finishing Options
Timber Cladding
Galvanised Grating
Technical Downloads
We’ve created this shelter to make specifying easy. All downloadable specs are available below, with detailed CAD files ready to integrate into your project workflow.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Mild steel, hot-dipped galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:2022 |
| Finish | Powder-coated to your specified RAL colour |
| Installation Type | Freestanding, ground-fixed or back-to-back |
| Cycle Capacity | Based on layout, includes Sheffield stand or Two Tier options |
| Cladding Options | Perforated steel, 358 mesh, twin wire mesh, gabion basket |
| Roofing | Sedum-compatible or solid steel with drainage |
| Access | Lockable double gates or open access front |
| Warranty | Â 10-Year Manufacturing Warranty |
| Lead Time | Typically 4-6 weeks from order |
| Installation | Installation is available nationwide but not required – supply-only orders are welcome |
Whether specifying a covered cycle shelter with galvanised Sheffield Stands or a secure lockable unit for refuse and plant equipment, the Habitat Panel Shelter offers a range of flexible configurations
- Secure Double-Gated Access:Â For bins and maintenance equipment
- Open Fronted Cycle Storage:Â With optional Sheffield Stands or Two Tier Racks
- Mesh Cladding:Â Perforated, Twin Wire or 358 Mesh Cladding for improved airflow and anti-vandal protection
- Optional Sedum Roof: Improve site biodiversity and water retention
Architect-Friendly & Fully Customisable
The Habitat Panel Shelter can be customised with hardwood log panels, gabion basket cladding, or integrated drainage systems to suit your project design. For specifiers, including NBS spec sheets and technical drawings on request ensures a frictionless design process.
Made in Britain
Manufactured in the UK with precision engineering and a 10-year structural warranty, the Habitat Panel Shelter is your go-to for secure bike storage, vertical bike racks, covered refuse storage and more.
Need Help or a Quote? Let’s Talk About Your Project
Whether working on a commercial development in London or a new residential scheme elsewhere in the UK, the Habitat Panel Shelter is the sustainable and functional solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common specification and compliance questions regarding the Habitat Panel Shelter.
What distinguishes the Habitat Panel Shelter from a standard cycle shelter?
The Habitat Panel Shelter incorporates integrated panel cladding to create a visually defined and architecturally cohesive structure. It offers enhanced screening compared to open shelters while maintaining accessibility and airflow.
Where is this type of shelter typically specified?
The shelter is commonly specified for residential developments, mixed-use schemes and commercial sites where cycle infrastructure must integrate seamlessly with surrounding architectural treatments.
Does the panel system provide additional security?
The integrated panels provide increased visual screening and a greater sense of enclosure compared to open shelters. Access control solutions can be incorporated where enhanced security is required.
What rack systems can be installed within the shelter?
The Habitat Panel Shelter can accommodate Sheffield stands, semi-vertical racks or two-tier systems depending on capacity requirements and available space. Layout drawings are available to ensure compliant circulation.
What installation preparation is required?
Installation requires a structurally suitable concrete base capable of supporting the shelter’s loading and panel system. Technical drawings and fixing specifications are provided to support contractor planning.
What warranty is included?
The Habitat Panel Shelter is backed by a 10-year manufacturing defects warranty, providing long-term assurance for developers and facilities managers.
