Playground Safety Standards
Protecting children while they play should be the goal of anyone involved in the design and implementation of playgrounds. According to The National Program for Playground Safety, only 3 percent of public playgrounds assessed had full sun protection from the peak...
Protecting Kids from the Sun
In this article, we will discuss the importance of protection from the sun and preventing it from damaging the skin, particularly in children. Many people don’t know how bad sunlight can damage the skin. However, after reading this article, you will not only know...
Shade Planning for Florida Schools
Why Should Schools Care About Skin Cancer? Cancer of the skin is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and perhaps the most preventable. Melanoma and non-melanoma cancers, including basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, account for as much as...
Sunburn in dogs – Doggy playarea shade
Which dogs get sunburned? Some dogs are more susceptible to getting burned by the sun. White dogs, for instance, tend to have fair skin underneath their fur — and a greater potential for sun damage. Dogs with naturally thin hair, and especially the hairless breeds...
Designing Your Shade Structure
Ideally, any one side of a shade sail should not be longer than 40–45 feet. Larger sails up to 70 feet are possible but can be difficult to build and install as they require very large posts and footings. We specializes in custom sizes and oversize sails. Long and...