Light Scrap Metal Storage Bays
Elite Precast Concrete's Duo™ interlocking concrete blocks provide a strong, flexible and cost-effective solution for constructing light scrap metal storage bays.
Designed to perform in demanding recycling and industrial environments, Duo™ blocks offer excellent durability, rapid installation and the flexibility required for changing scrap storage layouts.
As the sole UK manufacturer of Duo™ interlocking blocks, Elite Precast Concrete supplies a trusted precast system widely used across scrap yards, recycling facilities and metal processing sites.
What Are Duo™ Interlocking Concrete Blocks?
Designed for Scrap and Recycling Environments
Light scrap metal storage requires walls capable of containing loose and irregular materials while resisting impact from loading equipment and site traffic.
Duo™ interlocking blocks are engineered to meet these challenges, providing stable, secure bays for materials such as mixed light scrap, sheet metal, offcuts, aluminium, and non-ferrous metals.
The interlocking, dry-laid design allows scrap to naturally form against the wall face, reducing point loading and enhancing overall wall stability.
Why Choose Elite Precast
With decades of precast expertise, in-house engineering support and a proven delivery record on projects of every scale, Elite Precast is the partner specifiers trust. We pair robust, repeatable manufacturing with the flexibility to engineer bespoke solutions when a standard product will not do.
Key Applications
Duo™ interlocking concrete blocks are commonly used for:
Light scrap metal storage bays
Mixed ferrous and non-ferrous scrap separation
Aluminium and sheet metal storage
Recycling and scrap processing yards
Waste transfer and materials recovery facilities
Benefits
Key Benefits of Duo™ Blocks for Light Scrap Metal Storage
High Strength and Stability – The mass and interlocking profile of Duo™ blocks provide reliable resistance to lateral loads from stored scrap materials.
Rapid Installation – Bays can be installed quickly using standard lifting equipment, with no mortar, fixings or curing time required.
Flexible and Reconfigurable Bays – Storage layouts can be easily altered, extended, or relocated to suit changing scrap volumes and processing needs.
Durable and Impact Resistant – Precast concrete construction withstands repeated contact from grabs, shovels and loading machinery common in scrap yards.
Fire-Resistant and Non-Combustible – Concrete construction makes Duo™ blocks suitable for sites where fire risk and insurance requirements must be carefully managed.
Temporary Structures with Operational Benefits
Light scrap metal bays constructed using Duo™ blocks are typically classed as temporary or semi-permanent structures. As a dry-laid and fully reusable system:
Planning permission may not be required (subject to local authority approval)
Bays can be dismantled or relocated as site operations change
Business rates may be reduced compared to permanent structures
Installation and lifecycle costs are significantly lower than in-situ concrete walls
Engineered for Your Environment
Design Flexibility and Bay Configuration
Duo™ interlocking blocks can be configured to create single or multi-bay storage layouts, with straight, stepped, or cornered walls. Bay height and layout are influenced by:
Scrap material type and bulk density
Block size and stacking configuration
Ground bearing capacity
Vehicle loading and site traffic
Wind loading for exposed or freestanding walls
Elite Precast Concrete provides stability and loading guidance to support safe and compliant bay design.
Durability, Fire Performance and Finish
Manufactured from high-quality precast concrete, Duo™ blocks offer:
Excellent resistance to impact, abrasion, and weathering
Non-combustible performance suitable for fire-risk environments
Moulded or trowelled face options to suit operational or visual requirements
Concrete finish classified as basic in accordance with the National Structural Concrete Specification
Duo™ interlocking concrete blocks are manufactured in compliance with BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 – Design of Concrete Structures.
Safety and Installation Considerations
Bays must be constructed on a firm, level surface with adequate bearing capacity
Wind loading should be assessed for freestanding or higher walls
Blocks should be inspected prior to lifting and reuse
Direct impact from mobile plant should be avoided
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure appropriate structural and ground condition checks are completed prior to installation.
Why Choose Duo™ Interlocking Concrete Blocks for This Application?
Elite Precast Concrete provides expert advice on the design and installation of light scrap metal storage bays using Duo™ interlocking concrete blocks, including:
Layout and design guidance
Stability and loading calculations
Technical support throughout the project
Elite Precast Concrete – UK-manufactured precast solutions for safe, flexible and efficient scrap metal storage.