5 Outdoor Areas That Need Sun Shades
With winter presently sweeping over the nation, now is the ideal time to think about landscape and commercial facility improvements for 2024. Have you considered the possibility of blistering summer heat months down the road—and what steps can be taken to help protect employees, visitors, and clients? Right now, there’s plenty of time to think about installing sun shades. Especially with PalmSHIELD’s newly introduced brand, PalmSHADE—and its many visually appealing structures—fresh on the market!
As is also true of the architectural and mechanical screen fencing equipment manufactured under the PalmSHIELD name, PalmSHADE’s products are custom-fabricated to your specific job site parameters. You tell us which particular structure(s) appeal to you and provide the team with measurements. We turn in a free quote. If you wish to proceed, we’ll create original CAD drawings—again, tailored to your specific project needs—and begin fabrication only after receiving the greenlight from you.
Today, we’ll go over 5 outdoor areas that benefit from PalmSHADE’s professionally crafted shade structures!
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Public Transport Depots
When it comes to bus stations, train depots, cab stands, etc., clients wait on the platform or the sidewalk for their designated rides to show up. Sometimes said wait spans minutes or even hours (especially when delays occur); this can be torturous on a cloudless day with intense heat and high humidity. While employees are often sheltered indoors or under the canopy of shaded kiosks, clients also appreciate protection from the sun. This is where PalmSHADE’s professionally crafted structures come in handy. Now clients can stand beneath the protective roofs and wait for their trains, cars, etc. to show up. Even benches situated along cab stands and bus stops increase comfort for waiting passengers.
Some additional pros. On less sweltering days, these structures provide shelter from rain and snow. And people are more likely to return to public transport depots that offer shade and comfort versus ones that don’t.
Parks and Playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds—especially those open to the public—encourage interactions among community members who might not otherwise meet. It opens opportunities for children to make friends and parents to become acquainted. Of course, on hot summer days, families are less likely to show up if there’s no shade. Likewise, every now and then during playtime, kids must step out of the sun to cool off.
This is possible by installing PalmSHADE’s shelters at your community park or playground. (Privately owned playgrounds, such as those owned by schools, benefit for the same reasons.) Now you can set up shaded rest areas for parents to watch and then summon their kids when it’s time for them to rehydrate. You can also install shades over the benches bordering paved walking paths. This way, even on hot days, dedicated joggers and power-walkers can enjoy periodic relief.
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Swimming Pools
Regardless if you manage a public swimming pool or maintain one on private property—whether the water’s open to paying customers or is strictly for personal use—consider setting up a nearby shade structure for this summer. This way, you’re able to remain cool after your refreshing dip. You’ll also stay out of the sun for longer periods, reducing the risk of sunburns. Several of PalmSHADE’s structures have options on seating to which cushions can be attached (such as the upgraded Savitur design) allowing for the ultimate poolside relaxation experience.
Outdoor Rest Areas
Have you thought about sprucing up your company’s outdoor recreation area—where employees enjoy breaks from the hustle and bustle of corporate life? Stepping outdoors, taking in fresh air, and brisk but appreciated exercise (even from a brief walk) does wonders for stamina and productivity. Of course, employees are less likely to go outside when the weather’s obnoxious. But if you set up shaded areas with PalmSHADE’s specially made structures, they’ll be able to enjoy the occasional outdoor break without dehydrating themselves. Consider, also, the positives of shade structures on roadside rest stops. Encourage visitors to stick around a few extra minutes, stretch their legs, and take in the scenery under the protection of a sun shade.
Ballfields
Another one for the parents. Have you ever attended your kids’ ballgame and found yourself stuck watching from hot bleachers, guzzling water and keeping your skin off the metal as the sun beats down on your neck? You’ve probably wished for a shelter that permitted a clear view of the game while, at the same time, protecting you from the heat. You’ve probably wished for that often, considering the number of games one ends up attending throughout the year.
This is another venue wherein shade structures come in handy, if you own and maintain a ballfield used often for public sporting events. If a roofed dugout’s not available, property managers might also consider shade for the bench, relieving kids when they’re awaiting their turn on the field.
For more information and a free estimate on PalmSHADE’s professionally crafted shelters, contact us! Let’s talk about how our shaded installations benefit you!