Pre-engineered Kwikshades offer a faster, more cost-effective alternative to custom designs. With proven engineering and streamlined manufacturing, they simplify planning, reduce installation time, and provide predictable costs.
The KwikShade structure features a fully tensioned, hyperbolic shade sail mounted within a diagonally joisted steel frame. Designed as a permanent structure, KwikShade requires minimal footings. Surface-mounted installations can be relocated if needed after the initial setup.
These structures are especially popular in educational environments such as schools, playgrounds, and daycare centers, though they are suitable for a wide range of other applications.
Bring lasting shade and visual impact to your space with a KwikShade system—engineered for style, simplicity, and strength.
Pre-engineered
Weatherproof
The Kwikshade is a durable, weather-resistant shade structure designed to provide reliable protection from the elements. Its robust support system helps maintain stability and performance during inclement weather.
Unobtrusive Footing
Our Kwikshades offer two types of footings:
- Base Plate. A base plate footing is a practical and effective option for installing a Kwikshade shade structure, as it provides a secure and stable connection between the mast and the concrete foundation. It allows for easier installation and maintenance, while keeping the connection accessible above ground.
- Direct Embedded. A direct embedded footing simplifies construction by eliminating the need for complex anchor bolts and base plates, as the structural post is set directly into a deep poured-concrete shaft. This continuous connection significantly enhances lateral and uplift resistance. Additionally, it maintains a clean, minimal ground-level footprint that minimizes trip hazards and maximizes usable space underneath.
Simplified Installation
Installing your Kwikshade is straightforward, utilizing a single central mast and uniform arm lengths. Designed for rapid assembly, each component slides seamlessly into position without special tools.
Premium Components
We use only Marine 316 stainless steel hardware and high-tensile fabrics from the world’s premium providers, Monotec and Gale Pacific.
Shade Analysis & Design
Our 3 dimensional Shade Analysis shows shaded spaces at different times of the day, maximizing needed shade areas while allowing sunlight in others.
Share this with your clients giving you/them complete control of the finished product and vision of the space.
Our Shade Architect specializes in our products and works in house, so you can expect prompt response times for edits and feedback. Use this service as a tool to offer clients an accurate representation of the shade they can expect for their space.
