The fact that Aussies love swimming pools is quite well known. As outdoor enthusiasts, we love playing in and lounging around pools. Australia also has one of the highest percentages of residential swimming pools worldwide. I’m sure you either know someone who has a pool or are looking to get one installed yourself. However, when …
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Why playground shade structures are a must for our children’s safety
July 5th, 2016 · Playgrounds
Kids love to play outdoors. Indeed, playgrounds are where kids are most active, interact with others and make new friends. However, it is essential that playgrounds in Australia are made safe for children to play in. Australia receives the highest amount of UV radiation as compared to other parts of the world and kids must …
5 super cheap and super effective car shade ideas
June 28th, 2016 · Car Ports
As a car owner, I always look to park my car in a shaded area. Even when I’m on the move, finding shaded car parking is always an added advantage. Therefore, regardless of whether you’re a home owner or a shopping centre owner, no doubt you’ll want to offer car shade to protect cars from …
Why your kindergarten needs shade sails
June 21st, 2016 · Playgrounds
Kindergarten owners in Australia certainly have a lot of challenges to deal with. No, I’m not just talking about having to manage mischievous children and keeping them in line. A much more pressing concern is to offer a safe outdoor environment for the kids to play in. Australia is known to have the highest rates …
What you need to know about shade sails in Perth
June 14th, 2016 · Shade Sails
Are you looking to increase the outdoor living space in your Perth residence? There are certainly a number of ways to do this. While you can extend your roof or build a permanent shade, a more cost effective approach is to make use of shade sails. Shade sails in Perth are used both in homes …
8 perfect uses for outdoor umbrellas
June 7th, 2016 · Outdoor Umbrellas
As an Australian, I’m sure that you love your patio and backyard as much as I do. These outdoor areas are places where you can enjoy spending quality time with your family and friends. However, outdoor entertainment is always marred by rain, windy days and the harsh Australian sun. In order to truly enjoy an …
Turn your outdoor area into an entertainment haven
May 25th, 2016 · Outdoor Blinds
Alfresco blinds are certainly popular! They can be seen everywhere – in coffee shops, restaurants and homes across Australia – even my own. A special variant of outdoor blinds, alfresco blinds are a cost effective solution which can be used to increase outdoor living space. As the owner of Global Shade, I will take this …
Top 9 commercial umbrellas for ultimate shade goals
May 18th, 2016 · Outdoor Umbrellas
For the ultimate shade solution, you simply cannot beat outdoor umbrellas. Lightweight, flexible and durable, outdoor umbrellas are also incredibly cost effective. No wonder that they are widely used across commercial locations all over Australia. Here at Global Shade, we offer a wide range of commercial umbrellas, which can be used across different applications. Continue …
Waterproof shade sails: the ultimate all weather solution
May 11th, 2016 · Shade Sails
Shade sails are definitely a popular product and find good use across many applications in the Australian market. Most people agree that shade sails are wonderful but complain of one problem – that they are not waterproof. If you’re one such person, then I certainly have great news for you. Waterproof shade sails do exist …
Your essential guide to buying café blinds
May 4th, 2016 · Outdoor Blinds
Are you planning on opening a new café? Or maybe you already own one but need to give it a makeover? Across both these cases, you should consider taking a look at café blinds. Café blinds will add a touch of chic to your café and make it look not only more appealing, but also …