Entries Tagged as 'Shade Solutions'

Shading homes in hot humid climates

April 25th, 2018 · Comments Off on Shading homes in hot humid climates · 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 …

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Top 4 Shade Solutions to keep cool & protected in Autumn

April 4th, 2018 · Comments Off on Top 4 Shade Solutions to keep cool & protected in Autumn · 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 …

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How your business can benefit from commercial shade structures

March 14th, 2018 · Comments Off on How your business can benefit from commercial shade structures · Shade Solutions

As a business owner, you are constantly thinking of ways to make your business better, enhance customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line. However, commercial shade structures are probably on your mind when thinking about different ways you can boost your business, and they should be. It is easy to think that commercial shade structures …

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Top 3 outdoor living trends of 2018

February 21st, 2018 · Comments Off on Top 3 outdoor living trends of 2018 · Shade Solutions

There’s certainly no denying that outdoor living is extremely popular in Australia. And, being summer, I’m sure that you’ve been spending plenty of time outdoors. With 2017 behind us, designers and decorators are starting to offer their predictions for this year’s outdoor living trends. And we’re expecting many homeowners to look for special shade solutions …

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Best 4 shade products to beat the summer heat

January 24th, 2018 · Comments Off on Best 4 shade products to beat the summer heat · Shade Solutions

Being summer here in Australia, I’m sure you’re looking for ways to beat the summer heat. While there are plenty of things you can do to keep yourself cool, most people overlook keeping their homes cool. In my experience, I’ve learnt that many people simply crank up their air conditioning to keep their home cool. …

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8 Tips for keeping your home cool over summer

January 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on 8 Tips for keeping your home cool over summer · Shade Solutions

With the summers here, it’s quite tempting to crank up the air conditioning or sit in front of a fan. While this will certainly keep your home cool, it will also rack up your utility bills tremendously. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to keep your home cool during summer. And, yes – …

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Affordable Pool Shade options for your home

December 6th, 2017 · Comments Off on Affordable Pool Shade options for your home · Shade Solutions

Hanging out by the pool during the summer is lots of fun, but in the hot Australian sun, this could quickly become a health hazard. According to the Cancer Council Australia, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. The statistics also state that Australia has …

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Shade structures: why quality matters

November 8th, 2017 · Comments Off on Shade structures: why quality matters · Shade Solutions

Once you have made the decision to purchase your shade structure, and you know the shape and design that you would like, the next step is to carefully consider the shade structure itself. A study was released not too long ago that showed that the shade industry in Australia was largely unregulated. This means that …

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5 not so common uses for shadecloth structures

September 13th, 2017 · Comments Off on 5 not so common uses for shadecloth structures · Shade Solutions

No doubt you’re familiar with shadecloth structures or at least shade sails. Shadecloth structures are extremely versatile and primarily used in domestic shade applications. Shadecloth itself is reliable, requires low maintenance, is incredibly easy to install and very affordable, which is why it is so widely used in domestic shade applications. However, what if I …

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5 reasons to love tension membranes

August 9th, 2017 · Comments Off on 5 reasons to love tension membranes · Shade Solutions

Tension membranes are an incredibly popular in Australia. They are the perfect shade solution and can provide all-weather protection throughout the year. If you’re unfamiliar with them, tension membranes are permanent shade structures that consist of a PVC fabric stretched across a steel frame. They can span areas of any size and they can even …

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