{"id":398,"date":"2022-03-29T07:18:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T07:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anchorinc.wpenginepowered.com\/blogs\/commercial-uses-for-shade-structures\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T14:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:02:46","slug":"commercial-uses-for-shade-structures","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/blogs\/commercial-uses-for-shade-structures\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Uses for Shade Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From 1892,\u00a0<strong>Anchor Industries<\/strong>\u00a0has been providing\u00a0landscape and park designers\u00a0with\u00a0commercial shade\u00a0structures \u2013 and their corresponding covers \u2013\u00a0against\u00a0 harsh weather elements.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/shade\/\">commercial shade canopies<\/a>\u00a0are the ideal choice for providing\u00a0protection from harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n<p>Our shades\u00a0are not only functional but are also designed with aesthetics in mind. Our portfolio of shade structures include:<\/p>\n<h3>Commercial<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kiosks<\/li>\n<li>Concession stands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Transportation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carports<\/li>\n<li>Bus stops<\/li>\n<li>Sidewalk covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Landscape and parks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Picnic shelters<\/li>\n<li>Dugouts<\/li>\n<li>Gazebos<\/li>\n<li>Park pavilions<\/li>\n<li>Playground shelters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1770\" src=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shade-funbrella-shark1-1024x768-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shade-funbrella-shark1-1024x768-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shade-funbrella-shark1-1024x768-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shade-funbrella-shark1-1024x768-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Athletic facilities<\/h3>\n<h4>School facilities<\/h4>\n<p>This portfolio is by no means limited to the above list because we can also create custom products as per your wishes.<\/p>\n<p>Let us look at some common commercial shade structure uses:<\/p>\n<h4>Car lots<\/h4>\n<p>Commercial shades\u00a0are incredibly important to car lots\u00a0this includes large outdoor parking areas,\u00a0personal parking spaces,\u00a0and car dealerships.\u00a0Shades provide\u00a0much-needed\u00a0protection for the car\u2019s exterior. The paint of the car needs to be protected against excessive exposure to UV rays\u00a0which would lead to dulling\u00a0of the finish.<\/p>\n<p>The shade\u00a0also protects the vehicle\u2019s exterior from unexpected harsh weather conditions like hail. Hail would definitely cause mayhem to the bodywork.<\/p>\n<h4>Outdoor children play areas<\/h4>\n<p>Providing shades to protect children in outdoor areas\u00a0is a mandatory safety requirement. Overexposure to the sun leads to sunburns\u00a0and\u00a0in more severe cases\u00a0might result in heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n<h4>Outdoor dining spaces<\/h4>\n<p>Shade structures provide businesses with extended dining spaces outside the main premises. Some clientele prefer this outdoor eating experience and secondly,\u00a0outdoor dining\u00a0serves as a marketing campaign for passing by prospective clientele.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AnchorIndustries-Shade-AnchorPage-img1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AnchorIndustries-Shade-AnchorPage-img1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AnchorIndustries-Shade-AnchorPage-img1-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AnchorIndustries-Shade-AnchorPage-img1-768x353.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Common areas for the hospitality industry<\/h4>\n<p>Shade structures provide a cool environment for areas around the swimming pool and dining areas. They serve not only to provide comfort and style but also give a luxurious feel\u00a0to swimming pools in hotels and resorts.<\/p>\n<h4>Outdoor sport events<\/h4>\n<p>Shade structures\u00a0play an important role in creating a cool environment in which outdoor sports can take place. They are important to safeguard the players from suffering from severe heat exposure.<\/p>\n<h4>Outdoor relaxation and leisure<\/h4>\n<p>Gazebos provide a nice place\u00a0to relax outdoors.\u00a0They are a great venue to hang out with friends and family because they come with seating and a cover from the vagaries of weather.<\/p>\n<h4>Commercial shade sails<\/h4>\n<p>Shade sails consist of fabric\u00a0that is tethered to posts which are then secured to the ground.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sail_shade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shade sails<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0categorized according to the number of points they are tethered to.<\/p>\n<p>A four-point shade sail\u00a0would consist of a fabric tethered to four posts.\u00a0The aesthetics of these arrangements can be varied. We can incorporate a mix of tall and short posts,\u00a0which would make the fabric to make a custom shape.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial shade sails\u00a0can be used in a variety of applications like\u00a0playgrounds,\u00a0outdoor seating,\u00a0parking lots, swimming pools, parks and recreational areas, common outdoor areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anchor Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0has a lot of commercial shade options like a shade sail that we would be happy to discuss with you!<\/p>\n<p>Our shades\u00a0can be made to your specifications. We offer you a good selection when it comes to size, shape and color.<\/p>\n<p>The fabric from which our shades are made\u00a0let in enough light\u00a0without creating shadows.<\/p>\n<p>The shade fabric\u00a0also comes in different varieties. There are fabrics that are optimized to limit exposure to UV rays.\u00a0There are fabrics that are optimized for cooling.\u00a0They are also fabrics optimized to prevent rain from coming through.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anchor Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0shade solutions are built with quality and durability in mind. Our fabrics can withstand multiple installation and uninstallation cycles without tearing. With this in mind, we can assure you that they are indeed a great investment.<\/p>\n<p>Our doors are always open just contact us if you need any help in the selection of commercial shade products!<\/p>\n<h3>Tips on how to select your shade solution<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Get the dimensions of the coverage area and avail it at your point of purchase.<\/li>\n<li>Determine if you want a mobile or fixed shade option<\/li>\n<li>Determine how much you have budgeted for<\/li>\n<li>Determine what the circumstance of the shade use will be, is it for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anchorinc.com\/pool-covers\/\">pool cover<\/a>, a car lot etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, you don\u2019t have to do all the planning and installing yourself. Here at\u00a0<strong>Anchor Inc.<\/strong>, our sales representatives are on hand to guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 1892,\u00a0Anchor Industries\u00a0has been providing\u00a0landscape and park designers\u00a0with\u00a0commercial shade\u00a0structures \u2013 and their corresponding covers \u2013\u00a0against\u00a0 harsh weather elements. Our\u00a0commercial shade canopies\u00a0are the ideal choice for providing\u00a0protection from harmful UV rays. Our shades\u00a0are not only functional but are also designed with aesthetics in mind. Our portfolio of shade structures include: Commercial Kiosks Concession stands Transportation Carports [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-398","blogs","type-blogs","status-publish","hentry","category-shade"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Commercial Uses for Shade Structures | Anchor Industries<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Anchor Industries has been providing landscape and park designers with commercial shade structures. 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