Shade Canopies; what are my options

November 18th, 2013 · Published to News by nicole

Shade canopies are used in different settings to provide shade and protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun. These canopies come in a variety of sizes and shapes to address your occasional and everyday needs. Pop-up canopies and party tents fall under the temporary canopies categories while portable carports and portable garages fall under long-term use type of canopies. Canopies have a variety of uses.

If you’re thinking about using shade canopies in your home or in your office, you have several options to choose from. Your first choice is traditional canopy that uses galvanised steel or power-coated frame that overhang the polyethylene or the canopy material, to protect the area. This is typically used for portable garage.

Enclosed valance canopies are the best options if you want more protection for your vehicles or equipment. These canopies are made with zipper doors or sidewalls to safeguard your properties from all the elements.

Then, there’s shade screen canopies that are often made of steel and come in massive frame. This is perfect if you want to enjoy a bright sunny day but needs at least 70% shade. These shade canopies come in darker colours such as black and green.

At Global Shade, we give you several options when you’re looking for canopies and tension membranes. Our canopies are made from high quality materials and offer perfect shade solutions for all weather all year round. Use these to weatherproof both domestic and commercial applications such as walkways, cafés, courtyards, verandas, and restaurants.