Hip Structures
Shade Sails Canada

Hip Structures

Hip Structures

Hip Structures feature tensioned shade fabric stretched over a self-supporting steel frame. Available in both square and rectangular shapes, they can be customized in length, width, and height to suit your space.

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*

  • Extendability

  • Stainless Steel Perimeter

  • Installation Required

  • Large Span

  • Minimal Footings

  • Retrofit Capable

  • Marine-Grade Hardware

*Note: These structures are suitable for year-round use but are not rated for snow-loading.

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    Minimal Footings

    Because the force of the tensioned fabric is supported by the steel frame, the required footings are much less extensive than in a free-span structure. For applications where the structure is installed on an existing surface like concrete or asphalt, we can bolt the steel frame down. For less substantial surfaces like grass, concrete footings are required but they can be significantly smaller than those used for a free-span structure. In addition, the steel used for framed structures is much lighter than that used for a free-span structure.

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