Sunlake Academy
of Math & Science

Playground & Basketball Court Shade

Charter School

CLIENT

Lutz, FL

LOCATION

Mega Span

STRUCTURE TYPE

November 2019

DATE COMPLETED

SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUNDS

Oversized Hip Roof Shade for the Basketball Court and Playground

Project goal:

Shade a large are of 5,500 sq ft to protect the students on the basketball court and at the playground. The project must be completed in two phases starting during the summer break and finished during the winter break. Total time allowed to complete the project was 8 weeks.

Solution:

Fabricated and installed two mega span shade structures. To minimize the number of columns and maximize the coverage area, the structures were stacked side by side. The color theme matched the school building with black columns and shade sails in desert sand. Special pads were installed on the columns to protect the kids on the playground. The project was completed as planned with engineering and permitting done in just one week. 

Services Provided

  • Full design, engineering and permitting
  • Complete in-house manufacturing, fabrication and powder coating
  • Fabrication of shade sails
  • Installation of oversized footers to accommodate wet soil conditions
  • Structure installation
Products and Materials
  • 10” columns with 5” roof frame
  • Galvanized and powder-coated steel for columns and frames
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • Oversized footers
  • Commercial grade shade cloth
  • Quick-release shade sails

Warranty: 20-year on structures, 10-year on sail fabric, 1-year on workmanship

What Our Customers Are Raving About

"We have been working with Creative Shade Solutions and Werner for many years on various projects which exceed well over 1 million in revenue. Werner’s product knowledge, experience, and professionalism are the best in the industry. If an issue arises, he is prompt in responding and has an immediate solution at hand. We would highly recommend Creative Shade Solutions quality products and working with Werner and his staff on any commercial shade project."

---Carrie Otto

Shade Reseller, Shade America

"Creative Shade has installed around 20 shades for us in the past few years for my playground projects. Could not be happier with them. From sales to install and service they are top notch."
---Wayne Armand

Playground Builder , Project Innovations

"They completed 2 shade structures in our church playground. They did the job in one day, on the day they said they would. The price was way less then the other quotes we got. It looks awesome. The Moms love it."
---Randy Gilde

First Presbyterian Church

"Creative Shade Solutions and Werner are the absolute BEST! We had a shade structure installed at a school and it turned out amazing! We already have another estimate for another school. I highly recommend Creative Shade Solutions!"
---John Drag

Charter School Associates, Inc.

"Our community had two cantilever shades installed, they are beautiful. The guys that installed them were great, I can't say enough about them."
---David Worster

HOA President , Waterford Communities

"I had the pleasure of working with Werner and his team as the PTSO liaison for our school's shade structure project. Work was completed on time, shade looks amazing and the pricing was excellent. Do not hesitate to contact them!"
---Heidi Lombardi

PTA President , Sunlakes Academy

"I have 3 sails now from Creative Shade Solutions - outstanding quality, good pricing and quick turn around. Plus if you need installed their guy Dave is very knowledgeable, prompt, courteous and reasonably priced."
---Kim Curtis

Residential Project

"Creative Shade Solution its a great company to work with. I got my second sail, great customer service, great installation. Happy Customer."
---Heike Scheel

Residential project

Start Your Project Today!

Bring your ideas to Creative Shade Solutions and we’ll take care of the rest.