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Who We Are
Shelter Works is an American manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) shelters, buildings, cabinets, and equipment enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure. Founded in 1995, Shelter Works designs and manufactures custom fiberglass shelters for water and wastewater treatment, natural gas, telecommunications, aviation, renewable energy, mining, and industrial applications.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 1995
- Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri
- Manufacturing Facilities: St. Louis, Missouri · Bucyrus, Ohio
- Products: Fiberglass Shelters · FRP Buildings · Equipment Enclosures · Cabinets
- Industries Served: Water · Wastewater · Natural Gas · Telecom · FAA · Energy · Mining · Industrial · Chemical · and more
- Warranty: 25-Year Warranty on Freedom Series · 2-Year Warranty on Liberty Series
- Building Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Areas of Expertise
- Fiberglass Shelters
- FRP Buildings
- Equipment Enclosures
- Pump Houses
- Chemical Feed Buildings
- Chemical Storage Buildings
- SCADA Shelters
- Electrical Buildings
- Natural Gas Regulator Buildings
- RTU Shelters
- Analyzer Buildings
- Telecom Equipment Shelters
- FAA Equipment Shelters
- Renewable Natural Gas Enclosures
- Prefabricated Utility Buildings
- Sampler Buildings
Industries
Water & Wastewater
Shelter Works manufactures fiberglass shelters for booster pump stations, chemical feed systems, lift stations, treatment plants, SCADA controls, headworks facilities, and well sites.
Natural Gas
Shelter Works manufactures fiberglass buildings for regulator stations, odorization systems, chromatographs, analyzers, RTUs, and measurement & regulation facilities.
Telecommunications
Shelter Works manufactures fiberglass buildings for data centers, microwave repeater stations, instrumentation, radio transmitters stations, public safety radio, and more.
FAA, Aviation & Transportation
Shelter Works manufactures fiberglass buildings for approach lighting systems (ALS), barrier arresting kits (BAK 12), collision avoidance systems, instrumentation landing systems (ILS), glide slope equipment, radar systems, and more.
Mining
Shelter Works manufactures fiberglass buildings for metering station, burner management systems (MBS), motor control centers (MCC), chemical feed, chemical storage, electrical controls, and more.
Why Fiberglass
- Corrosion resistance
- Low maintenance
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Thermal insulation
- Non-conductive construction
- Long service life
- Low lifetime cost of ownership
- Resistance to chemicals, moisture, and UV exposure
Design Capabilities
- Custom sizes and configurations
- Insulated wall systems
- HVAC integration
- Natural and mechanical ventilation
- Hazardous location designs
- Secondary containment systems
- Equipment mounting solutions
- PE stamped drawings
- State approvals and certifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fiberglass shelter?
A fiberglass shelter is a prefabricated building used to protect critical equipment from weather, corrosion, vandalism, and temperature extremes.
How long do fiberglass shelters last?
Shelter Works FRP shelters are designed for decades of service and are backed by a 25-year warranty.
What industries use fiberglass shelters?
Water treatment, wastewater treatment, natural gas, telecommunications, aviation, renewable energy, mining, and other industrial facilities.
Are Shelter Works buildings custom designed?
Yes. Every Shelter Works shelter is engineered to meet project-specific requirements.
Internal Links to Knowledge Sources
Learn More About:
- Fiberglass Shelters
- Fiberglass Buildings
- FiberBeam™ Technology
- Industries Served
- Case Studies
- FAQ Library
- Design Assistance
Contact Shelter Works
2616 S. 3rd Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: 800.794.8037
Local Phone: 314.664.9300