6 awesome pool shade ideas

July 12th, 2016 · Published to Shade Solutions by Steve Lewis

The fact that Aussies love swimming pools is quite well known. As outdoor enthusiasts, we love playing in and lounging around pools. Australia also has one of the highest percentages of residential swimming pools worldwide. I’m sure you either know someone who has a pool or are looking to get one installed yourself. However, when it comes to pools and protection from the sun, you must make use of shade structures to keep yourself and your family protected while enjoying pool activities.

According to the Cancer Council, shade is one of the most effective forms of sun protection in and around poolside areas. Shade structures can reduce exposure to UV rays by up to 75%, including ambient UV light. As a conscious Australian, you must look to make use of shade structures around your pool.

You certainly have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to pool shade solution. As a specialist shade provider, I will list out 6 of the top structures that are used by my clients in Australia as pool shades. You’ll surely want to choose one of these to make your poolside safer and more comfortable.

1. Shade sails

I firmly believe that shade sails are one of the most popular poolside shade solutions in Australia. At Global Shade, we offer a range of shade sails in different designs and colour options which are perfect to be used as pool shade. Not only do shade sails offer a very modern and chic look to any pool, but they also can be designed in interesting shapes and angles.

2. Umbrellas

Umbrellas

From my experience, most of my clients agree that outdoor umbrellas are a very common and effective pool shade solution. A traditional solution that has been used for ages now, such umbrellas can be a great flexible and moveable solution. Here, at Global Shade, we offer an extensive range of modern looking outdoor umbrellas which are ideal for pool shades. With our umbrellas, you can add a touch of style and functionality to any pool. Oh, and did I mention, you can move them around to change the look and feel of your pool area whenever you please?

3. Pergolas

Although not a shade solution that we offer here at Global Shade, pergolas are a fantastic semi-permanent pool shade solution. They can offer a great visual experience and they allow just the right amount of light to enter a pool area. Pergolas can also add to the value of your home. The only downside to using pergolas is that you’ll need a building permit for installing this semi-permanent structure.

4. Cantilevers and Canopies

Cantilevers and Canopies

I strongly recommend cantilevers or canopies to anyone looking for a robust poolside shade solution. Supported by structural posts, cantilevers are a fashionable alternative to pergolas and they provide great shade to a pool area. We can custom manufacture cantilevers and canopies to sizes large enough to extend both above a pool and over adjoining areas. Cantilevers work out extremely well for large sized pools where you want to entertain guests.

5. Freestanding Structures

Sometimes, customers are after shade solutions that are not part of the pool but rather in the poolside area.  Freestanding structures work out the best in this aspect. These structures can be placed anywhere around a pool and they offer adequate refuge from the sun when one pleases.

6. Retractable Shade Canopies

For those wanting a comprehensive shade solution around their pool, retractable shade canopies are perfect. These structures can be used when shade is required and can be retracted at other times. Highly functional and elegant, retractable shade canopies are increasingly being adopted in high end pools in Australia.

At Global Shade, we offer a range of shade solutions that can perfectly complement poolside areas. Our range of shade sails, outdoor umbrellas, cantilevers and canopies are stylishly designed and offer the best protection from the sun. Take a look at our products to find a pools shade solution that fits your requirements.

Conclusion:

If you’re considering installing a pool shade solution in your home, you have many options to choose from. In Australia, 6 of the top pool shade structures include shade sails, pergolas, outdoor umbrellas, cantilevers, freestanding structures and retractable shade canopies. All these shade structures offer a stylish and elegant solution to poolside shade, while also offering you necessary protection from the sun’s UV rays.

For the best shade sails, outdoor umbrellas and cantilevers in Australia; get in touch with us at Global Shade. We make use of top quality materials in our shade solutions to offer you ultimate protection from UV rays. Moreover, our shade structures are fashionable and stylish. Add our shade structures around your pool to make your area more functional and chic.

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