ULTIMATE SHADE ALTERNATIVES (USA) . . . One call does it ALL.
Shade, Heating, Cooling and Lighting
– Go Green!
FULL SERVICE...offering complete design, build,
and installation services supported by our expert Designers, Certified
Engineers, Project Managers, and Installation, and Customer Service teams
work with you to ensure your ideas and objectives become reality.
MORE CHOICES .
. . Your
single source for innovative outdoor solutions including custom
shade systems, heating & cooling solutions, and solar lighting that are
designed to enhance the visual presentation and maximize the use of your
outdoor environment and reduce temperatures both inside and out.
MORE FUNCTIONALITY . . . Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors
year round with Sun Protection
that ranges from 80% to 99% of UV Blockage, energy saving shade solutions that can lower internal & external
temperatures up to 30 degrees, and Solar Lighting that also saves energy and
reduces costs.
MORE ECONOMICAL
. . .Wide variety of options customized to fit your budget and
guarantee unsurpassed ROI (Return on
Investment). Save time and money by sourcing all your outdoor needs
through a single source and enjoy the economic benefits and special
discounts.
Industry Trends
THE WHO: Architects, Builders,
General Contractors, Developers, Engineers, Building Owners, Facility
Managers, City Governments, Business & Industrial Parks, Health Facilities,
Space planners, Factories & Plants, Restaurants, Hotels & Resorts, Spa’s,
Schools & Colleges, Churches, Shopping Centers & Malls, Car Washes,
Community Parks, HOA’s, Outdoor Entertainment Venues, Farmers, Apartments &
Condominiums, Golf Courses, Landscape Designers, Exterior Designers, and
Savvy Homeowners are among the many
shade solution seekers.
THE WHAT: Fabric and Metal
. . .Awnings, Airplane Hangers, Ball Park Covers, Bus Stop
Shelters, Pool & Beach Cabanas, Outdoor Canopies, Carport Covers, Dugout
Shade, Event Shade, Fabric Play Shade Structures, Garden Shade, Gazebos, Hip
& Ridge Tents, Outdoor Kiosk Covers, Metal Shelters, Park Shade Solutions,
Pavilions, Performance Shelters, Playground Shade, Outdoor Privacy Panels,
Ramadas, Parking Lot Shade Systems, Shade Sails (Sun Sails, Sail Shades)
Tension Fabric Structures, Tensile Fabric Structures, Retractable Wind-Rated
Umbrellas, Structural All-Weather Umbrellas, Walkway Protection and outdoor
accessories including lights, heating and misting!
THE WHERE: Shade Solutions for Courtyards,
Pool Areas, Patios, Roof Tops, Entry Ways, Walkways, Windows, Gardens,
Decks, Seating Areas, Playgrounds, Parking Areas, Decks, Bus Stops,
Barbeques, Break Areas, Loading Docks, Equipment Areas, over Windows, Doors
and virtually
any outdoor area.
THE WHY: Shade solutions are playing a much larger role than just the
protection against anti-cancer and
anti-aging, Architects and Builders
are seeking ways to achieve
THE WHEN:
NOW!
Shade seekers are making smart decisions for both health and economic
reasons.
UV Protection should be provided ALL YEAR
long. The danger of skin cancer does NOT drop with temperature.
Individuals are becoming more and more conscious of the importance of UV
protection. AZ is #2 worldwide, right behind
1.
SHADE SOLUTION PROVIDER
2. KEY PROJECT SHADE OBJECTIVES
3. SIZE OF AREA & BUDGET
4. SPECIFIC PROJECT LOCATION
5. PRODUCT & DESIGN CHOICE
SHADE SOLUTION PROVIDER: WHY ULTIMATE SHADE ALTERNATIVES?
•FULL SERVICE TEAM: Complete Design, Build, and Install capabilities supported by seasoned Shade Consultants, certified Structural Engineers, proactive Project Managers, City Permit Experts, skilled Custom Textile Fabricators, Certified Welders, Installation by Tension Structure Specialists, and a Pre & Post Installation Customer Support Team - ALL committed to complete Customer Satisfaction.
•PRODUCT LINE OFFERING: We are the Single Source provider for outdoor solutions including Shade, Misting, Heating and Lighting. Shade Systems include Commercial Awnings, Residential Awnings, Canopies, Bus Stop & Transit Shelters, Beach & Pool Cabanas, Carport Shade, Dugout Shade, Sports Seating Shade, Entryway Shade Canopies, Fabric Shade Structures, Metal Gazebos, Shade Pavilions, Hip & Ridge Shade Structures, Kiosk Shade Canopies, Metal All-Weather Shade Structures, Parking Lot Shade Structures, Performance & Event Shade Solutions, Play Area Shade Structures, Park & Recreation Shade Solutions, Privacy Shade Panels, Pool Privacy Rooms, Vertical Shade Curtains, Ramada, Pergolas, Shade Sails & Sun Sails, Tension Structures, Tensile Structures, Retractable Umbrellas, All Weather Umbrellas, Structural Umbrellas, Artistic Umbrellas, Cantilever Umbrellas, Center Pole Umbrellas, Beach Umbrellas, Pool Umbrellas, and Walkway Covers.
•SERVICES AVAILABLE : Certified Engineering Services including Wind Load Calculations, local Soil Reports, and Detailed Drawings for Steel Column Footings, Structural Attachments on Buildings and Columns, and Attachment Hardware Specifications. Permit Assistance including coordinating any/all Engineering Documentation, Site Plans, Textile /Fabric Specifications, Fabric Samples for submittal to City Planning Office. Project Management will identify any local area unique IBC Code Requirements, coordinate Tracking of Utility Locator information, and move project from Concept through Completion. Project Financing is an option we will be offering in 2009.
KEY SHADE OBJECTIVES: Determine your priorities
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Functionality:
Shade to reduce temperatures, shade to protect from harmful UV rays, shade
to save energy & reduce utility costs, shade to assist with Green Building
requirements.
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Visual Presentation: Shade
systems can be used to make an artistic statement, provide an updated look to
existing buildings, shade can differentiate location, and shade systems,
like awnings, can be used for advertisement.
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Long Term/Short Term:
Objectives for Permanent Shade/Long Term or Temporary/Short Term Shade is
something that will influence your shade product & design decisions. Is it
for a patio with the intent that the shade solution be removed/stored on a
regular or seasonal basis; or is it a long term solution to shade
requirements like shade for a playground?
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Maintenance Preference: A
majority of shade seekers are looking for maintenance free/long term shade
solutions. However, some restaurants for example, are seeking hands-on
relocate-able shade solutions, like patio umbrellas that can & do require
regular attention. Categories range from maintenance free to moderate
maintenance and lots of shade options in between.
SIZE /BUDGET SHADE SYSTEM: These two often go hand-in-hand
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Area Requiring Shade:
Determine long term desired area to be shaded.
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Code Requirements: Consult
on standard requirements; a few examples would be size of Playground “fall
zones”, and City ordinances for Parking Shade Heights and regulations we can
investigate on your behalf.
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Phased Approach: Large Shade
Projects can be done in phases to meet long term objectives as funding becomes available.
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Design to Budget: Custom
shade projects can also be designed to meet any budget by adjusting size of
shade canopies, and attaching shade solutions to buildings avoiding steel
columns when possible.
LOCATION OF SHADE SYSTEM: A little pre-planning goes a long way
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Geographic Orientation:
Location of the sun during “prime time” usage of area is critical to
placement and design of your shade solution.
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Energy & Utility Savings:
Green Building experts recommend shade solutions have a southern facing
exposure to have the greatest impact on UV Protection and Energy Savings.
Awnings, for example, are most effective when placed on windows with
southern exposure.
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Underground Unknowns: Prior
to starting any type of excavation, a utility locator should be engaged to
identify any potential issues with below grade utilities. Slight design or
location modifications may be required.
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City Zoning: Rarely are
there shade project issues that involve City Zoning Requirements. Your
Project Manager will check to make sure everything is clear.
PRODUCT/DESIGN SELECTION: Come with
designs in mind or a blank canvas
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Our Design Team:
Ultimate Shade has the most creative Design Team in the industry. They
know how to listen and turn your ideas and objectives into reality.
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Options Abound: From
standard Commercial & Residential Awnings to artistic Shade Sails, our team
will make sure you are aware of the many options and alternatives.
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All of the Above: Final Product & Design selection will
require careful considerations of ALL of the above: Provider, Objectives,
Size/Budget, and Location.
We look forward to working with you on all of these important considerations.
Our
PRODUCTS: Extensive global research and rigorous Quality Assurance
Testing guarantee our clients the industry’s Best-In-Class products to
choose from for their shade systems. Our custom shade systems are fabricated
by our in house experts in our 12,000 square foot facility in
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