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Shade ’N Net

MANUFACTURER OVERVIEW

Shade ’N Net, legally Shade N Net of Arizona, Inc., has manufactured commercial tensioned-fabric shade structures in Phoenix, Arizona since 1995. Its operation integrates project design and engineering support with steel fabrication, powder coating, fabric production, project coordination, shipping, and installation, allowing standard and custom shade systems to be developed around site conditions, coverage requirements, structural criteria, circulation, column placement, and architectural context. Shade ’N Net serves a broad range of outdoor project types—including parks and recreation facilities, schools, aquatic environments, athletic and spectator areas, civic and government sites, parking, commercial properties, and community spaces—with structure families ranging from four-post and cantilever systems to shade sails, single-post, polygon, windmill, extreme-span, and custom configurations.

PRIMARY PRODUCT SCOPE

• Standard 4-Post Shade Structures
• Extreme Span Shade Structures
• Cantilever Shade Structures
• Sail Shade Structures
• Single-Post Shade Structures
• Polygon Shade Structures
• Windmill Shade Structures
• Custom Shade Structures

APPLICATIONS

• Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreation Areas
• Schools, Campuses, Outdoor Learning Areas, and Student Gathering Spaces
• Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks, and Other Aquatic Facilities
• Athletic Courts, Sports Facilities, and Outdoor Fitness Areas
• Bleachers and Spectator Seating
• Civic, Government, and Military Facilities
• Parking Areas and Vehicle Protection
• Commercial, Hospitality, Multifamily, and Community Amenities
• Places of Worship and Community Gathering Areas

MANUFACTURING & PROJECT DELIVERY

• Phoenix-Based Design, Engineering, Steel Fabrication, Welding, Fabric Production, Powder Coating, and Project Coordination
• Project-Specific Structure Layouts Coordinated Around Coverage, Column Placement, Entry Heights, Canopy Geometry, Site Conditions, Foundations, and Local Requirements
• Factory-Direct Shipping Throughout the United States
• Professional Installation for Complete Shade-Structure Projects, Including Foundations, Steel Erection, Fabric Installation, and Final Tensioning as Applicable
• Permit-Coordination Support Including Structural Plans and Calculations, Submittal Coordination, Agency Comments, Revisions, and Resubmittals

DESIGN & SPECIFICATION SUPPORT

• Architect-Facing Project Support from Early Concept Development Through Manufacturing and Installation
• Standard and Custom Structure Selection Based on Site Use, Coverage, Circulation, and Project Requirements
• Project-Specific Engineering Addressing Applicable Codes, Jurisdictional Requirements, Site Conditions, Structural Loads, Wind Loads, Foundations, Connections, and Fabric Tension
• Coordination of Fabric Colors, Steel Finishes, Dimensions, Column Locations, Entry Heights, and Canopy Arrangements
• Direct Project Inquiry and Quote Support for Owners, Landscape Architects, Architects, Contractors, Schools, Municipalities, and Other Project Teams

PUBLIC-SECTOR PROCUREMENT & FABRICATION APPROVALS

• U.S. General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule Contract GS-03F-0072T, Listed Through May 14, 2027
• Mohave Educational Services Cooperative Contract 25P-SHADE-0403 for Pre-Engineered Fabric Shade Structures and Repair, Effective Through April 3, 2031
• BuyBoard Contract 781-25 for Parks and Recreation Equipment, Products, and Installation, Effective Through September 30, 2028
• Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Fabricator Approval FB25144-0 for Light-Weight Steel and Base Plates up to 2 Inches in Thickness, Listed Through November 1, 2027

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE RELEVANCE

Shade structures affect more than solar exposure: column placement, clear span, entry height, canopy geometry, fabric color, foundation requirements, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, sightlines, and relationships to architecture and planting all influence how they function within a designed site. Shade ’N Net’s range of four-post, cantilever, sail, single-post, polygon, windmill, and custom configurations gives landscape architects multiple structural approaches for parks, schools, aquatics, sports, civic spaces, parking, and community amenities. Cantilever and sail systems are particularly useful where unobstructed circulation or irregular footprints matter, while larger framed systems can address courts, bleachers, play areas, and broad gathering zones. Direct design, permitting, manufacturing, procurement, and installation pathways can also reduce handoffs between concept development and site implementation.

MANUFACTURER NOTE

Product configurations, dimensions, structural criteria, fabric options, steel finishes, lead times, contract availability, warranties, installation requirements, and code requirements can change and may vary by project or jurisdiction. Always review Shade ’N Net’s current documentation and confirm project-specific requirements directly with the manufacturer before specifying, purchasing, contracting, or installing shade structures.