Shade Structure
How to protect yourself and your possessions from the weather elements
Brisbane is known for its subtropical climate, which means that it experiences warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. The city is also prone to thunderstorms and heavy rain during the summer months, with the majority of the rain falling between December and March. The average temperature in Brisbane during the summer is around…
Read MoreLooking for a Brisbane shade structure solution?
If you live in Brisbane and surrounds, you would at some point spend time under a shade structure, whether it be at a park, coffee shop, school, shopping centre or one of the theme parks on the Gold Coast. What are shade structures used for in Brisbane? The UV index in Brisbane averages around 6,…
Read MoreThe many plusses of PVC shade sails
Polyvinyl chloride, aka PVC, coated polyester has been around for over 50 years, and is probably the most used substrate in tensile membrane structures because of its excellent strength, flexibility, transparency, durability and waterproof properties. With a range of benefits for any commercial, industrial, or residential property, PVC is a highly cost-effective and versatile tensile…
Read MoreWhat Architects consider when designing shade structures
As every architect knows, well-designed and executed shade structures are visually attractive, highly practical, and sometimes even show-stoppers. They can transform any commercial building, outdoor area, or home into something special. What is a shade structure? For architects, the term ‘structure’ refers to any build that is created from interconnected parts with a fixed ground location and designed to…
Read MoreShade sails and structures for shopping centre car parks
From the image above you will notice that the Westfield Coomera Shopping Centre has done something a little different with their car park area. They sacrificed about 8 car parks to create a bespoke play zone. The perfect distraction if you are a parent with a needy 8-year-old. Play zones as well as car park…
Read MoreChildren need extra special sun care
Sun safety is our core value and even more so when it involves children having to brave the notorious Australian climate year in and year out. We understand the importance of adequate sun protection, especially as our nation is the world’s most susceptible to varying skin cancers that begins at an early age. Shaded cover…
Read MoreThe 6 benefits of a fabric shade structure
Fabric structures are often associated with temporary shading solutions, but they can be economical long-term solutions. With new and advanced fabric technologies as well as construction methods, it’s possible to create custom fabric structures that are long-lasting and can become a permanent architectural feature that adds to the overall aesthetic of your property. Reputable manufacturers of commercial…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a commercial and industrial shade structure
As an installer of both industrial and commercial shade structures we’ve noticed some distinct differences between the two in our years. For a civilian, or someone not trained in construction, you may not see a big difference, but each project presents different and unique challenges and processes. Industrial vs. Commercial Industrial and commercial shade…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about commercial car park shade structures
After reading this article on commercial car park shade structures you will have a good understanding of the various kinds of car park shade structures. The team at Versatile Structures have worked on custom shade structures for a single park as can be seen here, this article however will focus on commercial applications. Why car park shade structures Before…
Read MorePolycarbonate, the ultimate UVR resistant shade structure solution
The use of lightweight polycarbonate in shade structures has become synonymous with sun protection as the material does not allow harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) rays to be transmitted. To better understand the value of polycarbonate as a protective substrate against UVR in shade structures we need to better understand ultraviolet radiation. What is ultraviolet radiation?…
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