Lancaster Eco Utility / Smoking Shelter 4.1 Metre

Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter for Versatile Covered Protection

The Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter provides a generous covered area for a variety of practical uses. Its 3050 mm width and 2000 mm depth provide substantial sheltered space, making it suitable for equipment, staff areas, covered workspaces and other commercial or industrial applications.

Weather Protection

Clear, high-impact UV-stable PETG panels provide effective protection from wind and rain while helping maintain a bright, open environment, making the Lancaster Eco suitable for protecting equipment, staff and site activities without creating a fully enclosed space.

Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter Panel Options

The Lancaster Eco Utility is available in several configurations to suit different applications.

Half-Height Side Panels

For use as a smoking shelter, half-height side panels can be added to provide additional protection from wind and rain while keeping the shelter sufficiently open.

Under UK smoke-free legislation, a roofed shelter must not be substantially enclosed. This means that at least 50% of the total wall area must remain permanently open. Site layout and surrounding structures should also be considered when assessing compliance.

Full-Height Side Panels

Full-height PETG side panels provide enhanced protection from the elements, creating a more enclosed and sheltered space. This option is available for alternative uses where greater enclosure and weather protection are beneficial.

Existing Urbanfab Eco Shelters can also be retrofitted with side panels where required.

Robust Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel Construction

The Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter is manufactured using a 50 × 25 mm RHS mild-steel frame with 5 mm hot-dip galvanised steel locking plates, providing a robust structure for long-term outdoor use.

Hot-dip galvanising to ISO 1461:2022 forms a fully bonded zinc coating across the mild steel, providing a layer of protective zinc armour against corrosion and a low-maintenance finish suited to outdoor environments. For more information about hot-dip galvanising and why we specify it, see our Why Hot-Dip Galvanising page.

Modular Lancaster Eco Utility Configurations

The modular design allows multiple Lancaster Eco Utility Shelters to be linked together where a larger covered area is required. This provides a flexible way to increase sheltered space for larger equipment, work areas or site-specific applications.

Galvanised and Powder-Coated Finish Options

Many of our customers opt for the standard hot-dip galvanised mild steel to ISO 1461:2022 finish. Optional powder coating is available in any standard RAL colour where a specific aesthetic or organisational colour scheme is required.

Applied over the galvanised steel, it creates a duplex coating system, combining the long-term corrosion protection of galvanising with an additional protective barrier and durable decorative finish. Powder coating adds approximately 3–4 days to the lead time and incurs an additional cost.

As a lower-cost alternative, the frame can be hand-painted after assembly using an appropriate metal paint, with primer applied where required.

Secure Bolt-Down Installation

The plate-mounted design allows the Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter to be securely fixed to any suitable hard surface.

Flat-Pack Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter Delivery

The Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter is delivered as a flat-pack kit for straightforward self-assembly. Fixings are included, excluding ground anchors, as the appropriate fixing method depends on the surface and site conditions.

Lancaster Eco Utility Shelter Dimensions

Free & Fast UK Mainland Delivery

For other destinations, please contact us for a tailored delivery quotation.

Our products are competitively priced and kept in stock, allowing us to offer fast delivery within 4–5 days on standard configurations. By holding stock ready for dispatch, we can provide a high-quality, hot-dip galvanised shelter with short lead times and excellent value for money.

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