Locker designs, engineers and manufactures advanced cladding systems for multi-storey car parks (MSCPs). Our solutions address key technical challenges including large-span coverage, natural ventilation, fire safety compliance, and architectural integration.

Locker offer a presentation showcasing a series of recent MSCP cladding projects, demonstrating practical design solutions and performance outcomes. The content is summarised below and we would welcome the opportunity to present this to you and your colleagues. Contact us to make arrangements.

Key Advantages

• Lightweight, high-strength aluminium, stainless and corten cladding systems
• Solutions designed for natural ventilation and energy efficiency
• Non-combustible materials compliant with modern safety standards
• Modular panel systems for rapid installation and reduced on-site labour

Contact our technical team to arrange an in-person delivery of this presentation at your premises.

Some Key Projects Featured in the Presentation:

Blackpool Central MSCP: Expanded Aluminium Panels

• Formby and Broadway expanded patterns in anodised finish
• Non-combustible, corrosion-resistant materials for coastal climates
• Silver and gold finishes used for high-impact architectural features

Harwell Hub MSCP: Corten and Aluminium Contrast

• Corten steel louvre panels allow controlled airflow and reduce maintenance
• Manhattan XL expanded metal mesh panels
• Contrasting anodised aluminium enclosure at ground level

Leeds University MSCP: Precision Geometric Cladding

• Full-height extruded aluminium rails for precise setting-out
• Modular hyperbolic paraboloid panels delivering structural stiffness
• Kirkstone Perforated Metal and Rope Diamond Ferruled Mesh used
• Strict perpendicular façade alignment concealing raked decks

Unity Campus, Sawston: Lightweight Ventilated Façade

• 2mm aluminium panels laser-cut and rolled to sinusoidal profiles
• 3m unsupported spans without secondary support steelwork
• Tek-screw installation for simplified on-site fixing
• Perfluctus Perforated Metal Mesh with a Polyester powder-coated finish, for durability and corrosion resistance

Sainsbury’s Brentwood: Curved Aluminium Cladding

• Soho XL Architectural expanded metal panels were nested, to produce invisible joints and create a stunning continuous ‘Wave’ effect
• Concealed spigot joints enabled drill-free and weld-free installation
• Minimal support structure reduces weight and installation time

Clarence Dock, Leeds: Stainless Steel Mesh System

• Gladstone cable mesh: rigid horizontal rods interwoven with vertical wire ropes
• Roll-form mesh for seamless, joint-free installation
• High-strength stainless steel construction provides long-term durability

Princesshay Exeter: Frameless Stainless Mesh Panels

• Gladstone Pre-Crimped Cable Mesh
• Single-piece panels for fast installation
• No secondary mullions required, reducing steel consumption
• Provides maximum daylighting and ventilation without compromising security

Luton Airport MSCP: Rope Diamond Mesh Safety Screens

• Rope diamond mesh panels span full-width apertures without intermediate supports
• Acts as anti-suicide and bird exclusion barriers
• Mechanical fixings used with no welding or drilling required on-site

Lakeside Cannock: Perforated Aluminium Art Panels

• Perforated Metal with Images
• Variable aperture sizes create high-resolution imagery
• Lightweight aluminium construction with high durability

Cork County Hall MSCP: Pre-Crimped Stainless Mesh

• Gladstone Pre-Crimped Cable Mesh
• Dimensionally stable rigid mesh allows fixing to tensioned wires
• Maximised airflow and natural light for internal environments
• Minimal ongoing maintenance requirements

Final Thoughts

• Locker delivers engineered solutions for MSCP cladding with proven performance across ventilation, fire compliance, durability and aesthetics.
• Contact our technical team to arrange an in-person presentation and discuss project-specific solutions.
• Download: a pdf copy of the presentation

What Is Architectural Wedge Wire?

Architectural wedge wire is a form of welded or profiled wire screening engineered for structural and aesthetic applications. It consists of precision-welded V-shaped (wedge) profile wires supported by cross bars. While traditionally used in filtration and industrial processing, wedge wire is increasingly embraced in architecture for its clean lines, strength, and versatility.
Locker Architectural Ltd. supplies high-specification wedge wire profiles that enhance a building’s functionality and design integrity. Whether for modern façades, HVAC grilles, secure flooring or suspended ceiling elements, wedge wire delivers on both appearance and performance.

Walkways and Gratings

Due to its high load-bearing capacity and slip resistance, wedge wire is ideal for functional walkways and gratings in both commercial and industrial settings. Applications include:

• Plant platforms and access ways
• External public staircases
• Interior mezzanine floors
• Drainage covers in courtyards or plazas

Locker’s wedge wire panels can be manufactured to suit exact load ratings, including heel-proof options for pedestrian safety.

Benefit: The wedge profile helps shed debris while maintaining good drainage — ideal for areas exposed to rain or foliage.

HVAC Grilles in Walls, Floors and Ceilings

Wedge wire grilles are an ideal choice for enhancing air conditioning, heating, and ventilation ducts, offering a combination of style, strength, and performance:

• Elevated Aesthetics: With clean lines and a modern, uniform appearance, wedge wire grilles contribute to a high-end architectural finish in both commercial and industrial interiors.
• Exceptional Durability: Made from stainless or mild steel, they provide excellent resistance to corrosion, impact, and wear—ensuring long-term reliability in demanding environments.
• Improved Functionality: Precisely spaced slots allow for effective airflow control and filtration, helping to optimise system efficiency and maintain indoor air quality.

Ceilings and Soffits

Suspended ceilings made with architectural wedge wire create a bold, uniform finish. They're practical too — offering:

• Discreet airflow for HVAC
• Integration with lighting or acoustic panels
• Resistance to warping, fire, and discolouration

Ideal for entrances, atriums, transport stations, and retail interiors.

Tailored to Performance and Design

Locker’s in-house team can customise:

• Slot size (aperture)
• Support bar spacing
• Orientation (horizontal/vertical)
• Panel dimensions
• Framing and mounting systems

Customisation ensures optimal performance for airflow, screening, light filtration and drainage — especially important in ventilation, façade and suspended applications.

Example: In a multi-storey car park cladding project, horizontal wedge wire panels with 10mm apertures achieved ideal ventilation while providing privacy from the street.

Installation Support and Services

Locker offers full project support including:

• In-house CAD and 3D modelling
• Fabrication and pre-assembly
• Custom mounting systems
• Site delivery and fitting guidance

Our systems include tensioned fixings, framed panels, and concealed brackets, engineered for ease of installation and long-term performance.

Built for Longevity and Sustainability

Architectural wedge wire supports sustainable construction by:

• Reducing reliance on artificial lighting and air conditioning
• Enabling passive ventilation in car parks and atria
• Supporting modular construction for reduced site waste
• Being 100% recyclable
• Minimising cleaning and maintenance

All Locker wedge wire products are recyclable at end of life and can be produced from recycled content upon request.

They’re also inherently fire-resistant — an essential feature for cladding or ceiling applications in high-occupancy spaces.

Featured Projects

Twin Sails Bridge, Poole, Dorset

Elios Architectural Wedge Wire was installed as walkway grating on the full span of the innovative Twin Sails Bridge

Makrochem Headquarters, Lublin, Poland

Reflex wedge wire celling grilles provided a modern, light weight ceiling that also concealed the electric lighting, and was easy to install.

Nova Trading Office, Toruń, Poland

Elios stainless steel wedge wire panels used as drainage grilles. This design provided a modern, robust and durable covering for the drainage areas around the building.