Hip Structures
Hip Structures feature tensioned shade fabric stretched over a self-supporting steel frame. These framed systems are ideal for creating large shaded areas with minimal design and engineering requirements. While they are permanent structures, their position can be adjusted after installation, depending on the type of footings used.
Hip Structures are especially popular for playgrounds, swimming pools, and other open spaces where reliable, expansive shade coverage is needed.
Key Features
- All-Season (not rated for snow loading)
- Pre-engineered designs
- Available customizations
- Extendability
- Marine-Grade Hardware
When heavy wind hits the canopy, the real power isn't just in the steel frame—it’s in the footings below. They absorb all that pulling force and upward lift, ensuring the shade won't shift, wobble, or lift up over time.
We use only Marine 316 stainless steel hardware and high-tensile fabrics from the world’s premium providers: Monotec and Gale Pacific.
Cut costs and lead times without compromising quality. Pre-engineered Hip Structures like our Simple Hip leverage standardized engineering and efficient manufacturing to guarantee predictable budgeting, simpler planning, and rapid on-site setup.
Footings are sized specifically for your site's soil type and local weather requirements, giving you long-term safety and peace of mind without any guesswork.
The frame components are designedto fit together smoothly on-site. Because the parts arrive ready to assemble, the actual construction happens quickly, keeping downtime and disruption to your daily routine at a bare minimum.
Our best seller: The Simple Hip
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