Global Shade Blog

Playground shade structures continue to be a vital shade application for schools

June 6th, 2018 · Playgrounds

Playground shade structures are a vital requirement in Australia. Australia is known to experience extreme UV radiation levels. While adults understand this and they take sun protection measures, children do not. Children should never be allowed to play in playgrounds without shade here in Australia. As a shade solution manufacturer, nothing worries me more than …

DIY Shade Sails: Your comfort couldn’t be cheaper!

May 30th, 2018 · Shade Sails

Australian homes are known to receive plenty of sunshine throughout the day. While that’s great as we love the outdoors, it often tends to get very hot. Because of this, many homeowners consider using shade structure to keep things cool. In my experience, many assume shade structures to be expensive. If you think the same, …

What is passive cooling and why you need it for your home!

May 23rd, 2018 · Domestic, Shade Solutions

When you think of cooling your home, no doubt you think of appliances like air conditioners, fans and other devices. But, all cooling appliances consume energy in order to function. If you make use of appliances to cool your home, you are engaging in what is called active cooling. On the other hand, there also …

Matching shading products with your home orientation

May 16th, 2018 · Domestic, Shade Solutions

When it comes to shading your home properly, you need to match the orientation of your home with shade products. Simply purchasing a product and getting it fixed in any way you desire won’t do much to shade your home. You must understand that certain shade products are better suited for homes in a particular …

Shading homes in hot dry climates

May 9th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

Several regions across Australia are known to experience hot and dry climates, with some even having warm winters. If you live in such a region, no doubt you use appliances to keep your home cool. However, do note that appliances such as fans and air conditioners are active cooling solutions. Meaning, they consume a considerable …

Shading homes in hot humid climates

April 25th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

Many regions in Australia experience a hot and humid climate. As such, many homeowners keep looking for effective ways to shade their homes to keep things cool. While some use air-conditioners to keep their homes cool, others rely on shade structures. and other alternative methods. There are several things you can do to keep your …

How often should you clean shade sails?

April 18th, 2018 · Shade Sails

Shade sails are amongst the most popular type of shade solutions used in residential and commercial applications here in Australia. If you own a shade sail, then I’m sure you realise just how useful and functional they are. As a shade sail manufacturer, one of the most asked questions I receive from home and business …

Why NOW is the best time to invest in a waterproof shade sail

April 11th, 2018 · Shade Sails

We’re well and truly in autumn now, and winter is only a few weeks away. While winter brings about a pleasant change in temperatures, it also brings rain with it here in Australia. If you like to entertain friends and family outdoors, you’ll need to find a solution for the winter rains. Waterproof shade sails …

Top 4 Shade Solutions to keep cool & protected in Autumn

April 4th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

We’re midway through March and you can say that we’ve well and truly left summer behind. Its autumn now and the temperatures are transitioning towards getting cooler. While that’s great, you must remember that even though the temperatures are cooler, we still experience extreme UV levels. There is actually no link between temperatures and the …

Top 6 Awning FAQs of 2017

March 28th, 2018 · Awnings

Awnings are one of the most popular shade solutions in Australia. They can be seen almost everywhere – in homes, shops, restaurants and even along sidewalks. One big reason behind their popularity is that they are extremely effective in providing shade. If you’re planning on investing in an awning, then you’re certainly making a great …