Do you need to fit a new shade structure?

Being outdoors is usually far better than being stuck in a stuffy room all day. However, being outdoors can often mean being exposed to the heat of direct sunlight. You can put on a hat and stay outdoors for a short while. If your activities could take more time, you will need to install a shade sail or shade structure. Having adequate shade available means that you can let school children play outside without worrying about the risk of UV rays. With effective shade structures in place, you can relax around a swimming pool or entertain family or friends in the open, whatever the weather may be.

How will you get shade?

There are multiple ways to provide shade, and the right solution will depend on your circumstances. If you are a homeowner seeking a way to provide a shaded area in your backyard, your needs will be quite different to a school that wants to cover a much larger outside space or a retirement home that wants somewhere for elderly residents to sit. For small spaces, a shade sail could be the perfect option. For effectively covering larger spaces, it can be best to invest in permanent shade structures to provide long-lasting shade for somewhere that will be used regularly for the foreseeable future.

What type of shade structures do you need?

There are many types of shade structures, and each has particular advantages that could suit it for a specific application.

Hip shade structures - One of the most common shade structures available is the 'hip shade structure'. Hip shade structures are ideal for shading a space of any size, and can easily be extended as needed. They are both stable and economical. Your supplier may even be able to provide hip shade structures with a slanted roof if you need to cover stands at a sporting event.

Cantilever shade structures - When you want to maximize the available space beneath the structure, a cantilever shade structure could be the best answer. Cantilever shade structures can suit playgrounds, pools or even covered parking areas. Roof styles can vary, speak to your supplier and see what they have in stock or would be happy to create for you.

Canopy shade structures - Canopy shade structures are available in square or elongated shapes and can fit onto walkways or even bus stops. If privacy is a particular concern, talk to your local supplier about canopy shade structures with curtains to allow you to open or close the shade structure as much as you wish.

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