Company:
SHADE Industries Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Project Details

Fabric 1

OTHER
Producer: Polyfab USA
Supplier: Polyfab USA


Engineer Name 1
Nick Keizer

Engineer Company 1
RNK Structural Engineering

Design Name
Ashley Poulton

Design Company
SHADE Industries

Installation Company
SHADE Industries


Please describe the project specifications

Approximately 40 foot by 40 foot shade sail suspended over community clubhouse pool, supported by four square steel columns.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

The client requested to shade the shallow end of the community pool without blocking mountain views. The had two existing hip structures and were very concerned about losing their view of the mountains from the pool


What is unique or complex about the project?

Locations of column placement were extremely limited in this case. Restrictions with pool codes would not allow columns within 5 foot of the water’s edge. Existing plumbing and electric lines restricted locations of columns as well. The sail required extension cables on two corners (one almost 50 feet long), creating a “floating sail” look.


What were the results of the project?

The client is extremely satisfied with the result of the shade structure. Members of the community are able to relax at the pool under protection from the Arizona sun. All views were maintained.


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