The Coombes CE Primary School, Reading

The Coombes CE Primary School engaged NBB Outdoors with a specific project brief aimed at improving the functionality and aesthetics of their school grounds. The primary project objectives were as follows: 

Sheltered Pathway: The school required a sheltered outdoor area covering 16 meters of an internal corner of the building. Serving multiple entrances, they wanted to ensure that students, staff, and visitors could move safely and comfortably, regardless of the weather. 

Integration: It was of equal importance that the new shelter seamlessly integrated with both the school’s brand and uniform, matching the rich blue primary colour and incorporating the school logo onto the shelter. 

Year-Round Protection: The shelter needed to provide year-round protection from all weather conditions, ensuring that the covered pathway remained dry, safe, and functional. 

Diverse Installation: The project site included both concrete steps and tarmac, necessitating a combination of mounting variations to ensure secure installation. 

To meet The Coombes CE Primary School’s unique requirements, NBB Outdoors designed and implemented a bespoke L-Shaped shelter solution, offering a range of tailored features:

Full-Length Panelling: Clear polycarbonate glazing was affixed to the shelter, providing year-round protection from all weather conditions, making the sheltered pathways functional throughout the year. This feature ensured that students, staff, and visitors could move safely and comfortably, irrespective of the elements. 

Branding Integration: The school logo was prominently printed on six panels of the shelter, showcasing the school’s identity and creating a sense of pride among students and staff. Further, the shelter was gloss finished in Blue RAL 5002, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the premises. 

Considered Installation: To accommodate both tarmac and concrete surfaces, seven shelter posts were surface-bolted, while four were sub-surfaced, ensuring the shelter’s stability and security. 

As a further benefit, the resulting shelter received NBB Outdoors’ industry-leading Triplex anti-corrosion finish, providing exceptional resistance to corrosion and environmental challenges. This finish guaranteed the shelter’s durability for 25 years. By aligning the design with the school’s brand, integrating the logo, and ensuring year-round functionality, NBB Outdoors has not only met but exceeded the school’s expectations.