Choosing your fixing type

Orders are accepted on the assumption that the customer has selected and ordered the correct ground fixing type required.

Above ground fixing

This method of fixing is ideally suited to erecting your product onto a solid base, such as a concrete slab or individual concrete pads. Your shelter comes with above ground fix adjustable feet which are bolted to the concrete base.

Please note this method of fixing is not recommended for paving slabs or block paving, or for tarmac, and whilst we will install an above ground fix product onto these surfaces, this is under the customer’s instruction or order, and is always at the customer’s own responsibility.

Below Ground fixing

This method of fixing is recommended for areas such as grassed areas, paving slabbed or block paving areas, or gravelled surfaces etc. We will supply you with below ground fix adjustable feet that need to be concreted in to suitably excavated holes in the ground. The depth and diameter of the holes required will be governed by the  ground conditions, so we are unable to provide specific specifications, but as a general guide each adaptor will require a minimum excavation of 600mm deep and 300mm diameter. If in doubt seek professional advice. Remember that we can offer a competitive installation service in most parts of the country.

The Shelter Expert - End panels and themed end panels information sheet

(Scroll down to see themed ends)

NOTE:- Salisbury End Panels include Cloaking

Our Range of themed end panels

These are decorative end panels, which give an aesthetically pleasing addition to your shelter. The particular themed end used will depend on the type of shelter being purchased.

Pros and cons

Including cloaking

• pros
  1. The cloaking provides and aesthetically pleasing finish to the sheet edge/join.
  2. The cloaking improves the sheet edge/joint durability.
  3. The cloaking parts are colour matched to the shelter framework.
  4. The weather protection of the shelter is improved  (please note that the shelters are not designed as fully watertight structures, either with or without cloaking)
• cons
  1. Increases cost of shelter

Excluding cloaking

• pros
  1. Cost saving on the shelter.
• cons
  1. The sheet edge is visible.
  2. The sheet edge can be vulnerable to malicious attack.
  3. The fluctuation in ambient temperatures can result in a slight rippling of the sheeting edge in between the fixings.

Summary - in our opinion

Shelter Expert units supplied, either with or without cloaking, will provide an outstanding service life and durability. The cloaking is primarily an aesthetic benefit, and has no negative impact on the use or functionality of the shelter. It will slightly improve the weather protection characteristics of the shelter. (please note that shelters are not designed as completely watertight “indoor” structures, and that slight water ingress may occur under certain climatic conditions. The shelters are designed to allow air flow through them)

The vast majority of product supplied in the UK is supplied without cloaking.

Cloaking can be easily purchased and installed as an aftermarket accessory if desired, but it is obviously more cost effective to order this at the same time as you order your shelter.

A number of our premium products are supplied with cloaking as standard, while other products have the option to purchase this with your shelter.