Service
Shade
structuring
Cool, sun-safe shade for playgrounds at daycares and schools in Southern Ontario. We supply and install single-post umbrellas and shade sails sized to your space: engineered footings, UV-resistant fabric, and longer play hours.
Why Shade Structures
Cool kids. Longer play.
Less sun damage.
UV-resistant fabric
Marine-grade fabric blocks the vast majority of UV rays 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.
Smart layouts
Shade placed where it matters most: over key play structures, sandboxes, and gathering spots. We map sun angles before footings get poured.
Colour to match
A wide range of fabric colours to match school branding, playground palettes, or municipal standards. Single-post umbrellas or full sails.
Technical Specs
What goes into
every install.
Shade isn't just a piece of fabric on a pole. It's an engineered structure that has to handle wind, snow, sun, and decades of daily use. 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 |
Who It's For
Shade for every
outdoor space.
Daycares & schools
Sandbox covers, climber shade, lunch-area canopies. Sun-safe play means longer outdoor time, fewer reapplications of sunscreen, and protected equipment.
Municipal & commercial
Splash pads, courtyards, patios, and outdoor seating. Engineered to municipal wind/snow standards and procurement-ready documentation.
Residential
Pool decks, patios, hot-tub surrounds, and backyard play zones. We design for your space and tie shade into the existing landscape.
Ready to get out of the sun?
We'll come to your site, measure the space, and give you a detailed quote. No obligation, no pressure.