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Winter Shade Sail Maintenance

Friday, December 3rd, 2010


It is very important during winter weather conditions that as much snow as possible is removed from your Shade Sails (ideally kept to a minimum of 4 inches).

This can be achieved by using a soft broom from underneath the Shade or from stepladders around the perimeter of the sail – ***Please take care when using steps!***

If snow at the centre of the sail cannot be reached, remove as much as possible from all other areas.

If you have any questions or queries then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thanks for the feedback!

Monday, November 15th, 2010


Here at Safe Shade we love what we do and strive to give the best service, the most effective Shade Sail design and of course  a high-quality, efficient installation. 

We could tell you how good we think we are ourselves…however,  the best words come from our happy customers.

“Very professional company to deal with, from sales team to installation team.  Very happy with the service received.”

“We are delighted with our Safe Shade…it has made a striking impact on our playground…The Safe Shade team were extremely helpful & proactive…I can highly recommend them.”

“The children love the bright colours and we are now using our playground more as an outdoor classroom.”

“Fantastic product & brilliant service…would recommend whole heartedly to others.”

Thank you so much, we couldn’t have put it better ourselves!

Safe Shade’s shade solutions – a sensible spend

Monday, November 1st, 2010

In these uncertain times, every penny counts…
However, it is not the time to cut back on quality and then find yourself in the position of having to replace something a couple of years down the line because it wasn’t fit for purpose – but was cheap and cheerful.

Safe Shade’s products provide quality, bespoke shade solutions at cost effective prices.  Tailor made to meet your specific requirements, our shades ensure you get the best value for money and a product that lasts. 

Peace of mind, that you have a safe, effective solution is definitely money well spent.

Fabric Canopies – a blank canvas?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
...imagine your logo here

...imagine your logo here

Fabric canopies provide a great opportunity to create inspirational space for many environments

They do of course enhance outdoor areas into impressive, functional areas, providing crucial shade and shelter from the external elements.  However, the shades themselves form a blank canvas just waiting to have your logo or corporate message printed onto them communicating your brand ethos… a clever and creative way to engage with your staff and visitors.

Why not get in touch to find out more

Custom Shade Sails

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Printed Shade Sail

Shade Sail with lighting

Shade Sails have many different uses for a multitude of sectors, ranging from an outdoor classroom, walkway cover or smoking shelter to a welcome piece or statement structure. 

Beautifully designed, our shade solutions form many different shapes to cover all sizes in lots of colours!  However, sometimes that just isn’t enough…so we thought why not print images or logos onto your shades or perhaps fit sensory lighting for that extra special finish. 

Being part of a Group, TEW Engineering,  means we have a great team of people, with lots of ideas just waiting to be brought to life – to discuss your project needs just give us a call!

Building for Leisure

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Themed Shade Solution - Building for Leisure, Aug 2010

Themed Shade Solution
It’s not just schools and nurseries that benefit from Shade Sails.  Increasingly, more and more comercial companies and organisations from different industries are turning their outdoor areas into practable, usable space.  Whether after a stylish solution for a smoking shelter or a stunning shade for alfresco dining, Safe Shade can create the ideal solution.

For projects that require something a little different our Custom Shade Sails are perfect.  One of our favourite projects we had the pleasure of working on was for Derby City Hospital’s new Children’s Department (project featured in Building for Leisure, Aug 2010).

Working closely with architects, Matthew Montague, our team of design engineers created ‘an imaginative, bespoke solution that provided an inspiring space…’

The final design incorporated UV filtering fabric together with stainless steel support posts and colour changing LED lights.

To find out more about our Custom Shade Sails, please get in touch - we love a challenge!

Tensile Fabric Structures, a beautiful addition…

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Providing flexibility and freedom of expression. 

Our bespoke and modular all-weather structures offer solutions for a multitude of applications, such as meet and greet areas, performance areas, covered walkways, or simply an entrance design feature. 

Tensile fabric structures provide great freedom of expression through design and a host of construction materials, finishes and an extensive pallette for UV or Waterproof fabric.

No matter how large or small your project, we can design, manufacture and install a solution to meet your needs.

To discuss your project requirements further, please contact a member of our team.

Cover your walkways in style…

Monday, September 27th, 2010


It’s not just playgrounds that benefit from Shade Structures, they can be used for a number of applications, as illustrated here at Somerset College

Designed, manufactured and installed by our Safe Shade team, this stunning installation at the college adds a stylish edge to their surrounding, while of course offering  a practical, waterproof cover for their footpath.

Waterproof Tension Structures are completely bespoke and work as an ideal solution for walkways, entrances, outdoor eating areas…or perhaps just a striking feature to welcome visitors. 

To find out more about our many shade solutions, please contact one of our team  who are happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.

Need cover from the rain?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

In this country we are weather obsessed – at Safe Shade we are no different!

Whatever the weather, we have great shade solutions for you.  After today’s constant drizzle I thought it a perfect time to mention our Retractable Umbrellas.

Waterproof as well as protecting from harmful UV rays, our Retractable Umbrellas are the perfect, cost effective solution if your space or budget is a little restrictive!

The umbrellas tilt and also rotate 360 degrees  – so you can track the movement of the sun throughout the day.  Great for protecting little ones or if you don’t want lots of posts.

They are 4m in diameter and come with safety padding as standard.  Have a look at our Retractable Umbrella page to see the colours available or contact us to find out more information.

It’s that time already!

Friday, September 3rd, 2010


After the long summer break, it’s time to get back to school! 

Hope you’ve all had fun in the holidays? We’ve been busy installing lots of shade sails ready for the new term, so some nice colourful playgrounds to welcome children and staff back!

Fingers crossed we get a little more sunshine before the dark nights and cold weather start to creep back in…if not, there’s always our weatherproof shade sails, so all can enjoy being outside come rain or shine!