Our vast selection of permanent, shade structures are custom designed and engineered to local building code. Made of tensioned UV shadecloth or waterproof fabric, they're permanent because the steel posts are buried in (or bolted to) concrete footings.
 They blanket large areas for all kinds of organizations (e.g. commercial, municipal, religious, etc.) Examples include playgrounds, parking lots, bleachers, walkways, eating areas, pools, amphitheaters, etc. Everywhere there’s need for UV protection and comfortable shade!
There are two structural types: “shade sail” and “frame” structures. The first tensions textiles between steel posts. Frame structures tension textiles over steel frames, thus creating a canopy that's elevated by posts. They support additional options (e.g. misters, lighting systems, sound systems, etc.). Both shade sail and frame structures are available in endless combinations of shape, size, fabric and color. Customized and standard solutions ship ready-to-install.
Safety, quality and durability are central to our design, engineering, and fabrication. This is crucial. Even gentle breezes generate powerful forces on tensioned fabric, as any sailor will attest. Prior to shipping, skilled engineers analyze each structure using computer-generated wind, dead and (where appropriate) snow loads. This ensures proper tensioning and prevents textiles from noisily flapping in the wind. More importantly, this analysis guarantees safety and structural integrity during strong winds. Such assurances would be impossible without prior simulation of the entire structure.
 They’re tough and meet California Building Code. Our shadecloth consists of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) UV-stabilized yarn. Using Monofilament and Tape construction, the yarn is knitted in lock-stitch pattern for durability. The waterproof alternative is high-tenacity, polyester fabric coated with PVC. Regardless of textile selection or structure type, steel cables are sewn into all outer hems for their entire length. Protective webbing is sewn over all attaching points and outer hems. These features ensure that sails and canopies maintain required tension in every spot, keeping our structures safe and quiet. |
