Safety
Shade
structures
We supply and install single-post umbrellas and shade sails for playgrounds at daycares and schools in Southern Ontario, sized to your space, with engineered footings and UV-resistant fabric.
What goes into a shade structure
UV-resistant fabric
Marine-grade fabric blocks 90–95% of UV rays, depending on colour, and resists fading, mildew and tearing through Canadian summers and winters.
Engineered footings
Footings sized to site loads, soil conditions and local wind. We coordinate permits and clearances when needed and document every install.
Layout based on sun angles
We map sun angles before footings get poured, then put shade over play structures, sand pits and gathering spots.
Colour to match
Single-post umbrellas and full sails both come in a wide range of fabric colours to match school or municipal branding.
Project photos
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Technical specs
A shade structure has to handle wind, snow and sun. Here's what we specify.
| Structure Types | Single-post umbrellas, hex / square sails, custom multi-sail |
| Fabric | Marine-grade HDPE knit, UV-stabilized |
| UV Block | 90–95% UV ray block (varies by colour) |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel posts and arms |
| Wind Rating | Engineered to local wind loads (site-specific) |
| Footings | Concrete footings sized per soil and load report |
| Sizes | Standard 4–7m umbrellas, custom-cut sails |
| Colours | Full palette to match school, daycare, or municipal branding |
| Removable Fabric | Optional: remove for winter to extend fabric life |
| Typical Lifespan | 10+ years on fabric, 20+ on frame |
Where we put up shade
Daycares & schools
Sand pit covers, climber shade and lunch-area canopies. Children can stay outside longer and need sunscreen reapplied less often. The shade protects the equipment too.
Municipal & commercial
Splash pads, courtyards, patios and outdoor seating. Engineered to municipal wind and snow standards, with documentation ready for procurement.
Residential
Pool decks, patios, hot-tub surrounds and backyard play zones. We tie the shade into the existing landscape.
Get a quote for a shade structure
We'll come to your site, measure the space, map the sun angles and give you a detailed quote with no obligation.