School Awnings

Children and teachers alike appreciate the practicality of an awning - it allows them to enjoy the outside space during the peak UV hours whilst protected from the sun and creates a safe play space.

We can supply products that satisfy local education authorities and Cancer Research UK's key recommendation to make available shaded outdoor areas to protect children and adults alike from the threat of skin damage by the sun.

Playground awnings attach to the side of your buildings, providing shade inside the adjoining rooms and underneath. They are retractable for flexible use and shower-proof. There is a large range of colours to match the buildings or school brand. We only advocate remote control operation for safety, and a wind sensor can be included which will retract the awning in adverse conditions. We recommend three basic types of awning depending on your budget, width and projection requirements and proposed location of the awning. However, we can source and supply any type you require.

Free-standing awnings are the perfect way to gain a large area of shading. The feet can be fixed below ground to stop them becoming a tripping hazard, a particularly good idea in playgrounds.

Drop-arm canopies are suitable for shading a room from low sun without losing a great amount of natural light as with interior window blinds. They can be fitted directly to the wall or beneath the roof overhang, and are particularly suitable for large electrically powered installations.

Giant umbrellas are an alternative freestanding solution that is mounted using a weighted base or ground socket. Larger than a normal residential umbrella they are operated by means of a crank handle. The powder-coated aluminium requires no maintenance and there is a large range of colours available.