Shade structures by Shade Systems Inc. makes the coolest solutions under the sun. Shade Systems is the ideal place to shop for your canopy, tent or shelter. Shade Systems manufactures and supplies canopies, tents and shelters offering solutions to shade parks, waterparks, bleachers, walkways, or businesses from the harsh rays of the sun. Shade Systems manufactures durable and attractive pre-engineered outdoor shade structures designed to protect children and adults as well as property from exposure to the sun's dangerous U.V. rays.
With one of the best warranties in the business, Shade Systems products are built to last in the hot sun, and the Turn-N-Slideā„¢ easy on-off canopy removal means your shade structure is easy to maintain.
With the growing concern over depletion of the earth's ozone layer, the dangers of exposure to the sun's U.V. rays, and the resultant alarming increase in the incidence of skin cancer, people are increasingly seeking shaded areas in public gathering places. Shade structures by Shade Systems Inc. the coolest solutions under the sun. More affordable than traditional metal or wood shelters, Shade Systems feature a sturdy hurricane-rated metal frame. The remarkable CoolNetā„¢ fabric used to top our products screens up to 99% of the sun's U.V. rays, allowing children and adults to linger outdoors for extended periods of time safely. Shade Systems are desirable over playground equipment, bleachers, concession areas, pool decks, parking lots, and any other outdoor gathering places. Contact Shade Systems at 1-800-609-6066 to learn more about our great warranty, shade structures, patio shade structure, playground shade structure, awning and shade structure, Shade Sails, Shade Tent, Shade Structures Designs, Shade Cover System, UV Shelter, shade, sun protection, engineering structure, landscape structure, deck structures.
Our Manufacturing plant is located in sunny Ocala, Florida, and serves the counties of Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach as well as customers worldwide.
Top 5 Reasons why you should NOT attach shade canopies to your playground structure!
In an effort to increase their sales revenue and take advantage of the public’s desire for protective shade, there has been a trend among playground equipment manufacturers to offer shade canopies as a roof attachment component on their playground structures. Below are the top 5 reasons why this is a really BAD idea:
1. They are not as strong as Shade Systems products – Free-standing, full-size shade structures as manufactured by Shade Systems are engineered to meet stringent wind ratings which comply with the strictest national building codes. The playground equipment support columns to which a shade component is attached are simply not strong enough to resist such wind forces, which means the uplift exerted by the shade canopy can damage expensive playground equipment and its rubber surfacing. 2. They are not easy to remove for a storm or for the winter season – Only Shade Systems free-standing shade products come standard with our patented Turn-N-SlideTM easy canopy fastening and removal system, the only one of its kind with a published 10-year warranty and the longest successful track record on playgrounds nationwide. 3. They provide very little shade - Attached fabric canopies provide only a small fraction of the shade that a free-standing shade structure provides. And perched as they are high above the play structure, that tiny bit of shade oftentimes lands away from the playground equipment. For example, slides are the part of the playground where many burn injuries occur, but rarely do attached shades provide enough coverage to protect the entire slide from the sun’s intense heat baking its surface. Only a free-standing shade structure provides complete protection from the sun’s dangerous U.V. rays for children on all parts of the playground equipment. 4. They can cost nearly as much as a free-standing shade structure – It is a sad fact that many municipalities sacrifice children’s well-being by choosing playground equipment with attached shade canopy roofs solely to save money. While they may be slightly less expensive than a full shade cover that’s separate from the play equipment, the smaller attached shades actually cost much more per square foot, and their marginally lower cost, if any, hardly warrants the huge loss of sun protection which results from such an inadequate solution. 5. Playground equipment warranty may be voided – Some unscrupulous shade companies offer to attach a shade roof component to your playground equipment after the fact. Such modification without the play equipment manufacturer’s consent will usually void its warranty, and worse still you may not receive the protection of its product liability coverage either in the event of injury. If wind forces cause the attached fabric roof to fail and cause damage or injury, the playground company’s product liability insurance may not cover the damages since their product was modified from its original purpose.Click here to see and download the above list in PDF format.
Shade Systems manufactures permanent shade structures with removable canopies for playgrounds, schools, pools, water parks, parking facilities, and other outdoor spaces where sun protection is needed.
Contact Shade Systems at 1-800-609-6066 to learn more about our shade solutions.