Commercial Shade
Every Building Needs Protection From The Sun And Rain
Commercial shade must do several things. First off, you need
the correct amount of sun protection for all of the buildings window
and doors. Awnings can be used along with shade screens and
indoor window treatments to accomplish complete sun control for the
stores and offices using the commercial building.
Office buildings, shopping centers and small shops all need a way
to keep their customers as dry as possible while getting in and out of
their business as well as keeping the windows dry and clean during a
storm.
The third aspect that is extremely important to property owners is
how the shades look on their buildings. Visually pleasing
commercial shade is an ongoing process of artistic design matched
with workable architectural structure.
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enlarged by clicking on them.
A
lot of different looks can be obtained with metal. It has become a popular
choice for commercial applications because of the unique looks that can be
accomplished and the permanent, maintenance free properties. More metal
awnings can be seen on our
commercial
steel awnings page.
Canvas
has, and will continue to be, used liberally on commercial buildings.
There are three major reasons for their continued popularity. The color
choices are endless enabling them the ability of enhancing any building.
Canvas,
or fabric, awnings are custom made so the designs and applications are as
endless as the colors. Canvas awnings and canopies are excellent
billboards, perfect for advertising. Stores names and logos can be easily
added to these awnings for an ideal source of getting your name, or products, in
front of your customers.
Even
the simplest of all cloth type awnings, the umbrella, can have commercial
applications. Umbrellas can be used for shade, as well as a place for
advertising. They can also be used as color accents.
Outdoor
dining and smoking areas are popular with a lot of businesses, bars and
restaurants. These areas need covers of some sort and shade fabric, like
the Sunbrella material, is a popular way of doing it.
The
same fabric can be used in any number of different frames, or mounting
structures, and look fresh and new every time. Just like the same
framework can hold any number of fabric colors, giving each a new look.
The
term commonly used for this type of shade is a shade sail. Commercial
shade sails can be square, and attached to permanent poles, like those above.
They can also be like the conventional triangle one and attached to existing
structures. Shade sails, square or triangle, make a versatile option for
outdoor break rooms and smoking areas.
More
uses of fabric for commercial shade applications are
shown on this page.
Fabric awnings are not your only choices, just one of many, but one that is
worth taking a close look at.
Another
material used for commercial shade structures is wood.
While not as popular as fabric or steel, wood fits in very well with
many types of buildings. Visit here for more
commercial wood awnings.
This is another interesting idea when it comes to Commercial Shade. Let
your imagination go wild.
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