Shelters

What engineering certifications do your shelters have?

Our park shelters are engineered to meet Australian standards, including C2 or C3 cyclonic ratings. We provide engineering certification that complies with all states and territories within Australia, making our shelters ideal for public space furnishings, council parks and gardens, and infrastructure enhancement. Some shelters are better suited to higher wind-rated areas than others—our sales team can assist you in selecting the design that best complies with your site conditions and location.

Do you offer custom slab designs for existing concrete slabs or poor soil conditions?

All our shelters have a universal slab and reinforcing design rated for average to poor soil. We recommend providing a soil report from the site where possible, particularly in locations with existing concrete or challenging soil conditions. Our engineering team will review the sample and, if required, create a revised footing design to suit your requirements.

Can the screens and laser-cut panels of your shelters be customised?

Yes, our street furniture shelters allow semi-customisation, including laser-cut screens and logos. Whether for urban greening projects or council parks, our team can help adapt each shelter’s design to match your branding or site aesthetics. Speak with us to explore semi-customisation possibilities within our shelter range. 

Are your shelters vandal-resistant?

GX Outdoors shelters are built for vandal resistance and public durability. Most of our shelters are made from aluminium and stainless steel and, where possible, we include security screws and concealed fixings that require specialised tools to prevent disassembly. Our powder-coated, TimberImage, and anodised finishes provide a protective coating against graffiti, scratching, and UV damage.

What are the differences between Inground, Surface & Sub-Surface mounting options?

GX Outdoors park shelters feature three mounting types:

• Surface mounting is the most common method for installing park shelters and outdoor structures, where the shelter posts have a base plate that is bolted directly onto the concrete slab.
• Sub-surface mounting also includes a base plate but with longer posts which are fixed on top of the footing and then concealed with a poured concrete slab, creating a cleaner look, suitable for landscape architecture projects.
• Inground mounting has no base plate. Longer posts are concreted directly into the shelter’s footing, offering a permanent solution ideal for high-use park infrastructure and durable public space furnishings.

What is the maximum size for a shelter? Can I order a custom size shelter?

At GX Outdoors we can engineer custom-sized park shelters with lengths to meet the specific requirements of your site. Standard widths extend up to 6 metres, but we can do wider roof spans (over 6 metres) by incorporating internal posts. Ideal for councils, parks and gardens, and outdoor public dining furniture projects requiring scalable shelter solutions.

What material are your shelters made from, and can they withstand Australian weather conditions?

The GX Outdoors park shelter range is designed for exceptional durability. Built from marine-grade aluminium with a protective powder-coated finish, our shelters endure everything from intense sun to extreme winds. Rated to meet C2 or C3 cyclone ratings, they are perfect for high-wind zones and coastal environments.