Why Shade Sails or Tension Structures?
Changes to the school curriculum have increased the pressure to provide outdoor activities and learning experience for children. Usable outdoor space is often at a premium and needs to be robust, flexible and safe to cope with our ever changing weather.
Most of the new cases of skin cancer each year are caused by childhood exposure to UV and every School and Children's Centre has a duty of care to offer adequate protection.
Only high quality UV shading allows children freedom of movement in an outdoor environment. Ordinary shades, awnings and blinds may cut down visible light but most don't even have a UV rating. To find out more about UV and skin cancer visit Cancer Research UK.
Providing the perfect solution for shade and shelter!
Our Shade Sails and Waterproof Tension Structures provide a practical solution for shade or shelter. They are free-standing and have the potential to brighten up essential areas needing protection from the sun or shelter from the elements. They are ideal for playgrounds, sand pits, seating areas, swimming pools and playgrounds etc as they:
- block up to 100% of harmful UV (depending on the material chosen)
- allow light and air to pass through, reducing the temperature in the shaded area by up to 32%
- are easy to clean & resistant to rot and mildew
- use tear resistant fabrics that don't fray or fade
- are wind resistant up 110mph
- are guaranteed for 10 years
Scores of schools and head teachers have been delighted with Keep It Kool structures and the testimonials speak for themselves.
Our Shade Sails and Waterproof Tension Structures also help schools to meet the latest criteria for Building Schools for the Future (BSF) and Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) regarding new-build projects.
