http://www.shade4schools.com/blog Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:42:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This wide span tensile shade structure has been used to cover outdoor playground equipment at this school yard.  Not only do the bright colors of the shade canopy enhance the beauty of the playground, but is vital protection for the children while at play outdoors.  It has become more common ... http://www.shade4schools.com/blog/wide-span-awning-over-playground-equipment/69/ If your playground is close to the entrance of your building and you have limited space to place your shade structure, no problem.  We are able to install your shade structure adjacent to your building at an entrance or to the side of the building.  The question is always raised ... http://www.shade4schools.com/blog/limited-space/67/ Taking the right measurements is vital and attention must be given to the shade structure entry height.  A recent case in point with the Dunham School was when the structure was ordered as a 30'x30'x9' it was later realized that a 10' entry height was required to clear the top ... http://www.shade4schools.com/blog/a-shade-too-short/59/ This shade structure was installed towards the end of 2009 to be ready for use in the Spring semester of 2010.  The four post shade structure is a free standing awning placed over playground equipment to protect children as they play outdoors.  Playground shade using shade structure is vital for ... http://www.shade4schools.com/blog/dunham-school-louisiana/62/ Our world is changing more dramatically now than ever before, and with it come many influences in our behavior, which in turn affects all aspects of our society.   With the depletion of the ozone layer, outdoor play for children has become more risky, as overexposure to the sun increases the ... http://www.shade4schools.com/blog/creative-fundraising/38/