Weathersafe Framed Shades: Superior Shade Solutions for Schools, Councils & Beyond###

Weathersafe Framed Shades offer a **cost-effective and robust solution** for covering large outdoor areas, perfectly suited for schools, childcare centres, and council playgrounds. Our designs are **fully compliant with the Department for Education Facilities Design Standards**, ensuring a sturdy and reliable shade solution for play areas, lunch areas, equipment, and a wide variety of public spaces.
Framed Shade Structures provide a durable and cost-effective solution for covering large outdoor areas. They offer reliable protection from the sun and harmful UV exposure, making them ideal for a variety of outdoor environments. Our framed structures are fully compliant with the Department for Education’s Design Standards.

Ideal Applications

  • Schools & Child Care Centres
  • Council Playground Areas & Reserves
  • Public Play Areas & Equipment
  • Lunch & Assembly Areas
  • Holiday Parks
  • Sports Ovals
  • Pools & Swimming Pool Areas
  • Jumping Pillow Covers

Why Choose Weathersafe Framed Shades?

  • Engineered for Excellence & Compliance: Every Weathersafe Framed Shade is engineered to meet and exceed DfE and DIT compliance standards. Our structures are designed to withstand area-specific wind and terrain categories, ensuring durability and safety.

  • The Most Cost-Effective Choice for Large Areas: When it comes to covering expansive spaces, our framed shade structures offer the most cost-effective method. This makes them an ideal investment for community projects and educational facilities.

Extensive Size Range: Choose from a wide range of sizes, from 6m x 5m through to 12m x 9m or larger, offering complete flexibility for any project. We have introduced 11 different sized framed shade structures to suit all applications.

Diverse Configurations: Select from square or rectangular configurations available in popular colour choices.

Expandable & Flexible Design: You can cover almost any area by joining two, three, or more Framed Shades. Our design allows for endless configurations using different sizes, shapes, and heights, and we can manufacture using common joining columns to reduce clutter.


- **Custom Shapes:** For unique requirements, **custom shape orders are also available**.
  • Optimised Design for All Play Areas: Our Framed Shades are designed to peak in the middle, making them perfect for accommodating playgrounds with high equipment. This ensures effective shading where it's needed most.

  • Durable & High-Quality Materials:

        --> Robust Steel Frames: Our steel frames can be left hot-dipped galvanised for superior corrosion resistance or powder coated to perfectly match your project's aesthetic.
        --> Premium Fabric Options: We only use commercial grade shade cloth for its superior strength, long life, and highly effective shade factor. Our shade cloths are available in a wide range of colours.
  • Low Maintenance & Enhanced Longevity: Our Frame Shades are designed for minimal maintenance, ensuring a long-lasting and hassle-free solution.

  • Flexible Installation Options: We offer convenient installation services by our in-house Weathersafe expert team.

Enhanced Features & Options:

  • Anti-Vandal Systems: To reduce the likelihood of climbing onto the shade, optional anti-vandal cones can be installed at the top of columns.
  • Diverse Colour Choices: Both our steel frames (powder-coated options) and fabric selections come in a wide range of popular colours to easily complement your project.
    -Post Pad Protectors: Cushioning to wrap around the shade columns to prevent accidental impacts.

Get in Touch Today!

Ready to discuss your ideas or get a detailed quote for your next project? Reach out to us at (08) 8245 4800 or 1300 818 864. Let Weathersafe provide the perfect shade solution for your outdoor area.