Type of Shade Structures

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Shade structures are useful for a wide variety of problems. Beside offering shade against the hot sun, shade structures also provide protection from other elements such as rain, snow, sleet and hail. The most common and frequently seen should be parking shade structures. Covered parking would also generate greater revenue over uncovered parking. Well designed shade structure also blends well with surroundings and creates a harmonious and beautiful spot. There is a variety of design for you. Here is an overview of some different types of shade structures to help you find just the right one.

Umbrella Shade Structures

Umbrella Shade Structures are ideal for playground, commercial square, parking lot and other outdoor use areas. Unlike traditional umbrella, these shades are designed to withstand heavy duty load, even typhoon, hurricane. It’s always engineered to a required wind load, like 49 mph with fabric installed, and 120mph winds for steel structure alone. The fabric canopy could be easily removed for winter storage. With the sun growing stronger year-round, consider one of these professional shade structures for your protection needs.

Umbrella Shade Structures

Cantilever Shade Structures

Cantilever Shade Structures are the most universal and can fit anywhere. Its off-center post design leaves more open space underneath and column obstruction is virtually non-existent. Cantilever Shade Structures offer a low profile with posts in the back of the structure and the canopy supported by suspension braces underneath. These shades are designed for spaces that need to keep posts to a minimum, and create a cool, open feel. They are particularly well-suited for pools, covered parking, bleachers, playgrounds, and outdoor seating areas.

Cantilever Umbrella Shade

Hypar Shade Structures

Hypar Shade Structures provide an unique design element. It features a twisted membrane with overhead support structure. It can suit any location with a contemporary, innovative look, as well as an abundance of shade. It could be attached to columns or wall-anchored, and adapable to any location like wayway, square, playground, entrance etc. Xphili provides a range of central post hypar shades.

Hypar Shade Structures

Inverted Conic Shade Structures

Inverted Conic Shades, also called tulip shade structures, are a unique umbrella-style design which offers maximum visual impact in a pedestrian area or public space. Inverted Conic Shade is also a popular choice for airports, retail centres, sports and recreation facilities, resorts and theme parks. It enables rain water to be directed into hidden drainage in the centre of the coloum. The column is connected to an underground storm water pipe and can be connect to a water storage unit.

Inverted Conic Shade Structures

Custom Shade Structures

Custom shade shapes can create a unique design esthetic and innovative look to any project. Xphili can design and build any custom shade shapes, size, configuration or attachment method that meets your project requirements. We can create the ideal custom solution to fit the unique requirements of your environment.

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