Monday, February 8, 2010

Shade Canopies & Sun Shade Covers

Shade canopies protect you from heat and ultraviolet light. Easy Rack shade protection products are high quality fabrics designed for specific environments and applications. Many cantilever shade covers are intended for commercial environments, while others are made for home back yards. We also sell sun protection screens for playgrounds to protect kids from sunstroke and sunburn.

UV factors in include 45 percent, 63 percent, and 80 percent. Easy Rack shade cloth can be used in many different types of sun control structures. The shade canopy stretches tight over a support structure that shelters humans, animals, and in some cases, even plant life underneath. Shade canopies & custom umbrellas types include awning, tension structures, and garden structures.

Unlike permanent shelters, Easy Rack shade canopies are commonly on playground environments to protect children both UV radiation, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. We have fabrics that can be also shelter people on school campuses and outdoor areas around hospitals. The UV factor you choose really should be based on the basis of what you are looking to shelter people from. If heat is the biggest concern, then a lower UV factor is acceptable. If the greatest concern is sunburn, then a higher UV factor will be necessary.

Easy Rack shade structure protection devices are more than simple fabrics that you stretch across an overhead frame. The fabrics we use to make these various protection devices are so tough that they can be used to build permanent shade structures. Many are fire resistant. Others are waterproof and made to withstand heavy rains. Others, like double shade sails are made to withstand wind speeds of up to 80 mph. Provided you have a structure that can take a beating for the elements, you can count on our sun protection canopies themselves to endure the elements and continue to perform when the sun—and heat—return.

In addition to sun shades for schools, playgrounds, and hospitals, we also make a number of models that are ideal for commercial office parks. Many companies like to build a shaded area between two buildings for employees to use as a comfortable break area.

Athletic facilities use our shade canopies as well. Some sports can actually be played under the larger canopies so players can get relief from direct sunlight. Other hip n ridge shade covers are made for seating areas so fans can watch the game from a comfort zone. This not only protects them from heat and UV rays, but it also keeps the sun out of their eyes so they can better see the game.

Residential shade canopies are intended for backyards and patios. They let families spend time outside free from direct contact with the sun. These canopies can be custom made to fit the dimensions of outdoor swimming pool patios, porches, or backyard gathering spots.

All of sun protection products are meant to look as good as they work. Both the textures and colors of we create provide very decorative additions to a playground, school, home, or office park. Just a few of the colors you can choose from include Black, Brown, Deep Sea Blue, Green, Medium Blue, Silver and Spiced Sand. Ask an Easy Rack expert which color, style, model, and custom size will work best for your environment and application.
Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, new and used gondola shelving, used pallet racks, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, CA, Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, Texas, Garland, TX, Laredo, Texas, Lubbock, TX, Jersey City, NJ Newark, New Jersey.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Canopy Tents & Outdoor Fabric Covers

Canopies tents do not need a center pole and can be purchased with optional sidewalls. These shade structures are light in weight and provide shelter from the sun and the rain in a variety of environments and applications.

One example would be outdoor holiday festivals. Celebrations like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day so not always happen on days with perfect sunlight. Sometimes it rains at the worst possible times; at others there are no clouds and too much sun and your skin blisters.

With canopy tents and patio canopies you can protect the crowds from both extremes. Larger models made just for outdoor events are ideal for large groups who want to selectively enjoy the sun in reasonable safe amounts and still cook their hot dogs if it decides to pour down rain.

Another great place to use a fabric sun shade canopy tent is in your own back yard. There are many times you may want to host an event outdoors. You want your guests to be protected from sunburn, and you do not want a sudden shower to spoil the party for anyone.

With the proper canopy in place, your swimming pool can be shielded from the sun’s UV light. Your patio will be comfortable, rain or shine, for a family reunion. Your wedding reception a wedding can still be celebrated in all of its richness and joy. Beneath a canopy tent or playground shade with decorative colors and side panels, even on a rainy day, you can still take pictures and enjoy your time outside.

If you like to rough it in the great outdoors, by all means do so. However, do not risk of severe sunburn in a remote wilderness area where you are dozens or possibly hundreds of miles from medical help. Also, and avoid the risk of hypothermia than often result from getting drenched by the rain.

The body can lose 20 degrees of temperature almost instantly when it gets soaked by rain. This can happen even on a warm summer day. Smaller canopy tents and solar shades can be transported into any remote camping areas in mountains or on beaches and erected to shield the body from both sun and rain. This will not hurt the environment, nor will it limit your enjoyment of Nature.

Also, many commercial, municipal, and government entities routinely benefit from canopy tents that are custom made to their specific type of operations. Such organizations include:

· Outdoor media events
· Catering
· Trade shows
· Military recruitment
· Car racing
· Local sporting events

Canopy tents are made from shade cloth that is designed to block up to 90% of the sun’s ultraviolet light. Many sizes and colors are available. One is perfect for you, and will not only protect you, but also aesthetically compliment your environment.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of used pallet racks, commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting,and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Arlington, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Denton, TX, McKinney, Texas, Midland, TX, Killeen, Texas, Dallas TX DFW, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, ALBQ, NYC, LA, MPLS, Cleveland, Ohio, Kansas City, Mo., Mesa, Arizona, Virginia Beach, Va., Omaha, Nebraska, Oakland, California, Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Colorado Springs, Colorado, New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., New Orleans, La.

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Sun Shades & Shade Structures

Are sun sails cheaper than other types of shade structure?
Yes. In terms of cost per square foot, they are the most cost effective shade solution on the market.

Are sun sails as stable as other shade structures?
Yes. You don’t want your shade structure blowing in the time or collapsing in the middle. The tension force of the fabric keeps the sail tight across its surface. The perimeter of the structure curves slightly toward the center to help maintain tension. Meanwhile, the edges are reinforced by webbing that goes all around the perimeter of the shade. Stainless steel rings fasten to this webbing to evenly distribute tension all around. When mounted properly, fabric sail structures retain their shape in the wind without sagging, flapping, or wrinkling.

What are the benefits and features of sun sails?
There are benefits that directly relate to human health in the form of protection against skin cancer. Other benefits pertain to protection against property loss caused by heat buildup. Still others, such as comfort and peace of mind, are more less tangible, although by no means less important.

Just a few benefits of playground shade structures include:
  • Protect human and animal skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
  • Protects humans, pets and assets from heat damage
  • Sun sails can double function as protection against hail
  • Highly decorative sun shades create attraction factor for areas of interest
  • Can be mounted where full steel frame shade structures cannot be erected
  • Much more affordable than many other shade products
  • Can be used by homes, municipalities, schools, and businesses
  • Residential sun sail covers are easy to install
  • Designed to be maintenance free
  • Holds shape better than canvas and is resistant to mold and mildew
Where are sun sails used?
Sun sails are beautiful patio canopies and practical for a wide range of applications such as residences, swimming pools, auto dealers who want to highlight a special area of their store, parks, museums, etc. They can be adapted to awkward or unevenly shaped outdoor areas more readily than awnings, canopies or shade structures can be.

Companies can use sun sails as well to shelter employees who like to go outside on break. Parks use them to shelter picnic areas. Water parks use fabric sun shade structures as decorative covers over swimming pools. Many stores have mounted them over their entrances to attract and shelter customers with a flair of decorative protection. Parking areas can also be protected with sun sails so patrons do not have to touch hot steering wheels when they get into their vehicles to drive home.
Do you have many varieties of sun sails?
Oh yes. Call Easy Rack to see what color, size, and fabric material will work best for your home, business, school, or Municipal Park now.

Easy Rack also carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, new and used gondola shelving, used pallet racks, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide.

Contact us toll free at 1-888-776-3720. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, CA, Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, Texas, Garland, TX, Laredo, Texas, Lubbock, TX, Jersey City, NJ Newark, New Jersey.

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Patio Canopy & Shade Structures

What is a patio canopy?
It is an outdoor, roof-like structure that covers a seating area or standing area that otherwise would be exposed to continuous, direct sunlight. Patio canopies or shade structures are intended to protect homeowners, guests, clients, children, pets, or plants from the heat and the ultraviolet radiation of direct sunlight.

How large are these sun shades?
Patio canopies are made to fit almost any standard patio. Common dimensions include 12’ x 10’, 12’ x 20’, and 12’ x 30’ shades.

What is a patio canopy made of?
The shade portions that works like a roof is made of a special fabric that features superior tensile and tear strength. Due to its heat resistance, it is also flame retardant. The frame that supports the outdoor shade structure is made of 16 gauge 2 3/8” galvanized steel with exceptional stability maintained by corner bracing and brass plates. Optional plant hangers are available upon request, along with shade panels for side protection.

What types of patios need a canopy?
Any garden patio that is home to plants needs shelter from UV radiation. While you may assume that all plants are tough and thrive in direct sunlight, this is certainly not the case. Many plant species grow in forests where the tree canopy above them blocks the majority of direct sunlight. Other species deliberately hug vertical surfaces that provide shade for the majority of the day. Still other species in cold weather climates are far more used to cloudy, rainy weather than they are to sunny days.

Some of these produce some of our most attractive flower and garden arrangements, and due to their sensitivity, need almost as much protection from UV rays and prolonged exposure to the sun as human skin requires.

Any poolside patio can use a fabric sun shade structure. This is because the water’s reflectivity will increase the intensity of light. A shade over the both the seating area and the water will minimize direct exposure to the sun. Tanning areas can be set aside where people can control the amount of time that they lay out in the sunlight

What organizations need patio canopies?
Any home with an outdoor seating area can benefit from one of these amazing awnings, canopies or shade structures. Kids and pets with sensitive skin will certainly do better with UV protection they provide. Businesses can save a great deal of money on building outdoor break areas simply by erecting a sun shade over a few benches or outdoor lounge chairs.

Everything from concession stands to seating areas at sporting events will benefit from shad structures as well. Trade shows depend on patio canopies to keep booth areas comfortable, and a wide range of other business that merchandise products or services near beaches or sidewalks also depend on sun shades to provide protection from heat and sunburn.

Complimentary Consultation
Contact us today at 1-888-776-3720 to let an Easy Rack specialist help you determine how best to consolidated resources, save time, and add space without wasting profits. See our reviews and what customers are saying about Easy Rack.

Our outdoor shade and canopy structure distribution center is located in Houston, Texas with vendor contacts located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Memphis, Tennessee, Baltimore, Maryland, Irving, Texas, Amarillo, TX, Brownsville, Texas, Grand Prairie, TX, Pasadena, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas., El Paso, Texas., Charlotte, N.C, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Seattle, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts, Denver, Colorado, Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky.

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