St Mary’s Bluecoat School – Shade Sails

So we installed a Maxima Sail, 18000mm x 6000mm (3 separate sails) with steelwork in white, post pads and shade sail in aquatic blue. The whole structure looks very sharp and adds another dimension to a lovely playing field.

The Maxima Sail can be used for almost any area and is particularly effective in performance areas, outdoor classrooms, play areas and plazas. We also added a sail shade to the playground of Fulwood St Peter’s Primary School. They’re an economical solution that can be put together in an almost unlimited range of sizes, although you need to think about realistic sizing if you are going to leave them up all year round.

With either Shade Cloth or PVC you have a wide variety of colour options (see here for the full range) and by contacting us early we can work with you to get exactly the design that makes the biggest difference to your space.

Why we should encourage children to play outdoors and how we can do so

Health is negatively impacted by not getting enough exercise, resulting in increasing numbers of obesity in children and adolescents. Children are not playing outside as much as they have done before, curbing their exposure to sunlight and thus the formation of Vitamin D which helps to fight infection and keeps skin healthy. Sunlight also helps to control the production of melatonin which regulates sleep. Phones and tablets emit harmful blue light, which can cause headaches and eye strain. Blue light in the evenings can even limit the formation of melatonin, which in turn can make going to sleep very tough for some children.

Find out how schools can help their students spend more time outdoors over on our blog.

Find out about some of the other shade sails and shelter projects we have completed in Shropshire

St Andrews CE Primary School Install Polycarbonate Shelter

Working with our building contractor client we made a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in St Andrews CE Primary School, Shifnal, Shropshire. Full details are: the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 10200mm X 4000/1200mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

St Laurence Primary School Create Shelter with School Canopy

Working for our building contractor client our team built a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for St Laurence Primary School – Ludlow, Jockeyfield, Ludlow, Shropshire.

Large White Shelter Added to Playground at Hollinswood Primary School

In collaboration with a specialist firm of architects we made a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Hollinswood Primary School, Telford, Shropshire. The job involved one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 12000mm X 11000mm including  Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. Also the supply and installation of one glazed panel from the top of the existing building to the top of the canopy.

Ellesmere Co-Op Add Straight Roof Shelter with Polycarbonate Roofing

Working with a specialist firm of architects we created a straight polycarbonate roof canopy with side panels at Ellesmere Co-Op 25-29 Cross Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire. The job involved one bespoke Motiva™ Linear canopy including Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish and fitted steel framed polycarbonate side panels.

Colourful Shelters Installed At Ark Day Nursery

In combination with our building contractor client our team built four canopies at Ark Day Nursery, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The job involved the supply and installation of four canopies. One Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 7500mm X 3000mm, one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 9450mm X 3000mm, one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 16500mm X 3000mm and one Motiva™ Cantilever straight roof canopy measuring 3000mm X 1650mm. All canopies included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Brightly Coloured Yellow Sail Shade Designed for Sir John Talbots School And Sixth Form

In collaboration with a specialist firm of architects A&S created a shade sail structure at Sir John Talbots School And Sixth Form, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Full details are: one 5000mm x 5000mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail comprising one sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings with four post protector pads.

Straight Roof Dining Area Shelter Added to Meole Brace CE Primary School

Working alongside our building contractor client our team erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for Meole Brace CE Primary School, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 4000mm X 3000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Multicoloured Play Area Shelter Designed for St Lawrence Primary School

Working for a specialist architectural practice we produced a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in St Lawrence Primary School, Preston-Upon-The-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire. The job involved one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Curved Roof Shelter Installed at John Fletcher Primary School

In combination with our building contractor client our team produced a mono canopy for John Fletcher Primary School, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire. Full details are: one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 10450mm X 2600mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.