New Installation: Canopy for Ed Burke Recreation Center

ShadeFla has just completed another installation! We installed a two dome shade structure with six columns at the Ed Burke Recreation Center in the Village of Biscayne Park. This shade product was uniquely designed for the space and boasts a green fabric color that was chosen to allow the structure to blend in with the surrounding scenery.

Two dome shade structures are ideal for playground settings. They keep playground equipment cool to avoid burns and provide a 97% UV block to help avoid harmful exposure to the sun. These shade products offer undeniable quality and are even available in various shapes, sizes, and colors to suit the individual needs of your project.



These shade products are mildew and rot resistant, fade resistant and water repellant. They are made with a breathable fabric that allows hot air to rise and escape. These structures can withstand hurricane force 1 winds with fabric and up to 150 mph without fabric. They are designed with a revolutionary glide elbow to ensure fast and easy removal of canopies pending severe weather.

We hope you will visit our website and view some of our other installed projects, as well as our other shade products. If you would like additional information or brochures about our products, let us know and it would be our pleasure to make them available to you!


Thank you and we look forward to working with you in the future!

For more information on shade canopies and other products, please visit our website at www.ShadeFla.com or call us for a free quote at 305-389-7444!

Dog Park Equipment!

ShadeFla installs dog park equipment, along with sails and high wind umbrellas. Our dog park equipment, ideal for community parks, open fields, and most other venues that dogs may freely roam, is perfect for entertaining and exercising your pet dogs.

Dogs need their dose of fun, fresh air, social interaction and exercise too! Our products can provide that and many other benefits! Some of the dog park products we offer include exercise ramps, jumps and tunnels, but there are an array of products available to suit your dog's needs. These products are perfect for providing the exercise and mind stimulation that your dog needs to keep healthy and happy.

ShadeFla: Canopy for Marlins Stadium

ShadeFla has just completed another installation! We installed a traditional canopy shade product at the new Marlins stadium. This shade product was uniquely designed and boasts a bright blue color. It covers an upstairs walkway.



Traditional canopies are ideal for those looking to create a space protected from the sun's strong UV rays as well as rainfall and any high gusting winds. These canopies are sure to keep you cool and dry. These shade products are highly demanded for their functionality and stability.





Traditional canopies ideally allow for the redefining of a space that requires free and open access. They are sturdy and require low maintenance.



These products are perfect for any commericial project lacking sun or rain protection. But not only do they offer sun and rain protection, they are also ideal as a form of advertising. These canopies can be custom designed to boast a company logo.

ShadeFla: New Commercial Installation

ShadeFla has just completed another commercial installation! We installed a tension structure shade product at a prime commercial area. This shade product was uniquely designed and boasts a bright blue color. It covers a stairway, as well as an upstairs walkway.

Tension structures are ideal for those looking to create a space protected from the sun's strong UV rays and any high gusting winds. These shade products are not only demanded for their functionality and stability. These products provide a defined and dramatic look that converts even the dullest space into a stylistically appealing work of art.

Tension structures ideally allow for the redefining of a space that requires free and open access. They are sturdy, require low maintenance, and last around 20 years.

These products are perfect for any commericial project lacking sun protection and even better to add an attractive and definitive look to any space.

Great Sunscreen Article in The Miami Herald!

Check out this great article in The Miami Herald from Wednesday, July 28, 2010 that offers great ideas on products that offer extra protection against the sun's harmful rays! The article is called Beyond Sunscreen!

Here's the link:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/28/1747857/beyond-sunscreen.html

Hope you check it out!
Enjoy!

ShadeFla: New Residential Installation in Aspen, Colorado!

ShadeFla has just finished the installation of two Sun Square retractable sail systems in a private residence in Aspen, Colorado.

These installations are among the first for ShadeFla in the Colorado area.

The sails are both Sun Square retractable systems and are custom made. One sail is located in an outdoor patio area on the first floor of the residence. It covers a sitting area, fire pit and an outdoor kitchen countertop equipped with a barbeque. The other sail is located on a upper level balcony that overlooks a mountain landscape. Ideally, the sails provide shade and make the outdoor area cooler and more enjoyable, especially during the hot summer months. In addition, the sails contribute to the flawless architectural design maintained by the house and allow the residents to observe the tranquil, majestic scenery offered by the location of the property.

Check out the pictures below showcasing the two retractable sail systems in the Aspen, Colorado residence.

FREE Guide to Outdoor Living Presented By ShadeFla!

Want your FREE Guide to Outdoor Living Presented by ShadeFla, just send us your email address!

Send an email to Sabrina@ShadeFla.com with Guide to Outdoor Living in the subject line and, in return, we'll send you your guide at no cost to you!

It's that easy! Take advantage of this limited time offer!

WE Magazine Article About ShadeFla!

Check out the Link!
http://wemagazineforwomen.com/summer’s-shady-business/

ShadeFla Article in The Miami Herald!

Check out this great article about ShadeFla in The Miami Herald!
Click on this link to read the article:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/29/1753100/pta-post-leads-to-new-business.html

Check Out This Link with Great Sunscreen Tips!

Check out this link to a website that offers 6 great sunscreen tips! Follow these tips to ensure that you are getting the most sun protection when using sunscreen!

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP03753/6-Sunscreen-Tips.html

Shade 101: What you need to know this summer!

I know school's out for the summer, but we can all use a lesson on sun protection to get ready to fully enjoy what this summer weather has to offer! So, come in, take a seat and welcome to Shade 101, your guide to sun protection, especially for this summer season. Education about sun protection is becoming very important as continuing research proves that overexposure to UV rays can have a detrimental effect on our skin.
All of us need to be more aware as to how we can help protect ourselves, especially when we want to spend endless hours outside. Well, for starters, that may be the beginning of our problem. One important thing to do is to try to limit your time outside. It is suggested not to spend more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time outside. However, most of you won't take heed to this rule. Therefore, it is even more important to take note of the following suggestions.
Skin damage can be avoided depending on the type of clothing you wear. For example, a long sleeved shirt can help protect your arms from unnecessary sun exposure and long pants can help protect your legs. In addition, wearing this type of clothing is a more reliable form of sun protection than sunscreen. Sometimes sunscreen isn't applied as it should be, we occasionally miss some spots when applying sunscreen or we just don't put enough of it on! Sunscreen can also wash off or just rub off leaving your skin unprotected. But, if you are wearing the right clothes, then all those worries don't apply, and you won't even get a sunburn at all. These protective garments cover an entire area leaving nothing unprotected, besides in the long run, a long sleeved shirt and a pair of pants come out cheaper than buying bottle after bottle of sunscreen!
Another important rule is wear a hat when outdoors! Hats not only look cool and add some style to your outfit, but they also protect your face and neck from overexposure to the sun. Buy a hat with your favorite sports team logo on it or just get a hat in your favorite color. There are so many different kinds of hats to choose from that it is certain you will find one that matches your personality and style. But whatever kind of hat it is, just wear it when you are outdoors and your face will be shielded.
If you want to add even more style to your outfit, wear a pair of sunglasses! Sunglasses shield your eyes from those UV rays too and some research shows that those UV rays give rise to cataracts, an eye disease. Therefore, it is just as important to protect your eyes from the sun as well!
Now that we have the dress code covered for summer, here are a few other rules to help protect yourself from the sun!
If you're looking for the best time to play outdoors, research shows that the sun is less strong either before 10am or after 4pm. Therefore, try to plan your outdoor activites around that schedule to promote healthy sun exposure.
Also, shade canopies, sails and umbrellas are the latest trend. They promote shade with the use of a fabric that blocks UV rays and creates a cooler environment. Not only that, but they also create a stylistically appealing outdoor space. These products offer functionality and style, what more can you ask for?

Well that's the end of today's lesson! Be sure to check back for more outdoor safety tips, but for now go outside and enjoy the beautiful summer weather and don't forget those sun protection rules!

Playing Outside: When does safety come into play?

Everyone knows that kids love being outdoors and playing outside! Kids enjoy playing on slides, swing sets, and hanging on monkey bars, and even occasionally befriending any icky bugs they may find during their outdoor adventure! And, when summer comes around, kids really get excited swimming and splashing around in the pool and building sand castles at the beach! Although, their sand castles almost always get washed up by a wave,they usually don't mind starting over and building bigger and better ones! For children, the outdoors is a playground of excitement and adventure that allows children to expand their imagination and develop adaptive skills early on in their life! Not to mention, being outdoors exposes children to a daily dose of vitamin D, a healthy and necessary component for growing and maintaining strong bones. Although a good amount of vitamin D from the sun is recommended, too much of it can be a problem! Like anything taken without moderation, too much exposure to the sun can damage skin. It is even reported that 80% of skin damage occurs in the first twenty years of life. This means that finding a solution to too much sun exposure is a must, especially for children that have yet to reach 20 years old!

Now, there is no way you are going to be able to take your child away from the sun willingly and peacefully and in any way without some kicking and screaming. That's impossible, for a child being outside is just way too much fun! But, luckily you don't have to go through all of that. ShadeFla has your solution - install a canopy over your child's outdoor play area and instantly your child will be protected from the damaging UV rays that cause skin damage. Not only that, but your child will enjoy a cooler environment in which to play. Canopies are part of a new trend that promote healthy exposure to sun and make spending time outdoors much more enjoyable. As a bonus, shade canopies allow you to recreate and add style to that outdoor space you've been wanting to remodel for so long.

Now is the time to teach your children that there is nothing wrong with playing and having fun, as long as it is done safely! Let's bring safety back into the game!

To install a shade canopy today call us at 305-389-7444 or email us at margueritte@shadefla.com! For more information, you can also visit our website www.shadefla.com!

Women Empowerment Magazine Article!

If you haven't checked out the link to the article about ShadeFla in the Women Empowerment Magazine, here is the article!



It’s finally summertime! During this time, there are so many outdoor activities that we like to enjoy. How many of you like to spend the summer season outside at a park, in the pool or at the beach, soaking in the sun? I bet there are a lot of you! Now, how many of you immerse yourselves in sunscreen before enjoying any of these outdoor activities? I can probably guess that not many of you do this. And, if you do, I can probably bet that you do not re-apply sunscreen after dabbing on that first amount. Herein lays the problem. Many of you probably don’t know but, skin cancer is on the rise. And even more discouraging, it seems that most individuals feel unsusceptible to the damaging effects of the sun. This is especially true for children who are not seen as candidates for skin cancer because of their young age. However, skin cancer is becoming more and more common, especially early on in our lives. Nowadays, children spend more time outside, playing sports, spending time in the pool or hanging out on the beach, which means they are being exposed to the harmful effects of the sun frequently. Although these activities promote health through exercise, they also invite damaging carcinogens to spread and destroy cells that keep our skin healthy and cancer-free. But aside from that how many of you wish you could stay outdoors longer but feel tired and weak because of the harsh heat? I know, especially in South Florida, we all wish we could stay out enjoying the sun all day!

Not to be the bearer of bad news and the destructive force of all outdoor fun in the sun this summer, I do have a solution. It was not too long ago that I was the PTA Vice President of Fundraising at my daughter’s school and we were on a mission to make the playground area more accessible to the children. Her school had a playground set that could not be used regularly because the harsh sunlight would make the equipment too hot to touch and consequently too dangerous for the children’s use. We did some research and discovered that shade canopies protect children from the harsh and dangerous UV rays and lower the temperature to make playing more enjoyable. I knew it was the perfect solution, so we raised $25,000 in a Gala for parents to fund the purchase of the canopy. It just so happened to be a great investment, now the children can enjoy the outdoors without being affected by the harsh sun. After this project, I realized that I can provide an important service for kids and so I began my own company called ShadeFla that provides these same canopies along with an array of other sun protection products.

ShadeFla is the answer to your skin damaging worries brought on by a lack of protection from the sun. Stationed in South Florida, an area so famously known for its warm weather and sunshine, we are a company that specializes in canopies for outdoor living. With our unique products, we can help you make this summer, not only more enjoyable, but also safer for your skin! We have products such as sails, canopies, and umbrellas that shield you from the damaging effects of the sun. Our high wind umbrellas, securely fastened, are much safer than products found elsewhere and our canopies are designed to withstand hurricane force winds. More so, we have retractable awnings that close on their own when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.

ShadeFla has the perfect solution for you this summer season. Not only do we work with high end hotels, we also serve residential properties as well. ShadeFla is the ideal solution especially when style and functionality are top priorities. ShadeFla boasts in its ability to provide you a product that converts your outdoor space into a more stylistically defined environment. Our products combine design and utility to produce and offer the best products in the shade industry. I know this all sounds too good to be true and that there has to be some sort of catch, such as pricing. Pricing depends strictly on the project, but we will provide you with the best pricing when compared to other products that match in caliber. So go ahead, make the call! ShadeFla wants to save you from this monstrous disease known as skin cancer! This is especially important for our kids who are becoming more vulnerable to skin cancer than ever before.

Kids should be out in the sun having fun! Help protect your children’s skin, as well as your own- wear lots of sunscreen (here’s a great link for a list of the best sunscreens: http://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/.

Check Out This Article About ShadeFla found in the Women Empowerment Magazine!

http://wemagazineforwomen.com/summer’s-shady-business/

Check out this interesting article about our company ShadeFla!

ShadeFla Installs Four New Residential Projects!

ShadeFla is helping homeowners stay cool during the summer! We just installed shade products at four local residences. These products will make any time in the sun safer and more enjoyable! These different shade products allow families to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather during the summer, without incurring the harmful effects of the sun's rays.

Below are pictures from the four local residences that have recently had a shade product installed!


Skyspan Umbrella - Vista Model!


Residential Sail Project!


Retractable Pergola!


Skyspan Umbrella - Withstand 90 mph winds open


ShadeFla has a wide array of products to guarantee that there will be a product perfect for your property! Our products include sails, canopies, and umbrellas, even some that retract on their own when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. Not only do our products protect your skin from sun damage, but our products also add style to any outdoor space. We can help transform your outside living area into a more stylistically defined area. If sun protection and style are top priorities for you, our products are ideal!

ShadeFla has a diverse selection of outdoor products that will add comfort and style to your property all at an acceptable price! Don't let the sun prevent you from making the most of your summer, contact us to begin enjoying all that this summer weather has to offer!

Umbrellas!

ShadeFla not only provides sails and canopies, but it also offers an array of umbrellas! Umbrellas are an economical alternative to sails and canopies that also provide that hint of style and design needed to convert the look of any outdoor space! One of our more popular lines of umbrellas is the Tucci line. Tucci Umbrellas capture the essence of our shade products. They combine functionality with style to create an innovative product that not only provides sun protection, but also withstands strong winds and even high moisture environments. Tucci Umbrellas are durable and carry out their purpose in a stylistically unparalleled way. At a less expensive price than our other products, Tucci Umbrellas are a must-have, especially for this upcoming summer season! Don't miss out on enjoying the outdoor weather this summer, contact us immediately so we can make your summer in the sun more enjoyable!

ShadeFla: Shade Solutions for our Climate

ShadeFla: Shade Solutions for our Climate

Summer, especially in Miami, is a great time to spend outside enjoying the summer sun! In that case, why not convert your home's outside space into a living area for all to enjoy? ShadeFla has several options in order to do just that! We can help make your outside living area a gratifying and safe place to hangout during this summer. ShadeFla can provide you with sails, umbrellas, and canopies to not only give you a comfortable and enjoyable space for the summer, but also to protect you from the harmful effects of the summer sun! ShadeFla's diverse selection of outdoor products can add comfort and style to your property all at an acceptable price! Don't let the sun prevent you from making the most of your summer, contact us to begin enjoying all that this summer weather has to offer!

Shadefla new installation at the Golden Glades Public Library

ShadeFla just completed an exciting new installation at the Golden Glades Public Library in the City of Miami, Florida.

The canopy was constructed using high quality steel columns and durable shade cloth made to withstand many years of use. The canopy keep children safe from the sun's harmful rays by blocking 96% of the dangerous UV rays.

Here are some pictures of the new canopy.

For more information and photos check our website http://www.shadefla.com/ or give us a call at 305.389.7444 and we'll be happy to assist you.

Sun Square Announcement

Sun Square was chosen as one of the Most Requested Products by Architects in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Products Magazine!

The European designed sail is the latest shade solution for commercial and residential customers in the U.S. The patented system is designed with a built in wind sensor which automatically retracts the sail when winds exceed 40KMH. This product geared for commercial and high end residential use, provides rain and sun protection and allows you to close the sail so you can look at the stars at night!

The product, designed by renowned Austrian architect and inventor Gerald Wurz, is sleek and modern using only stainless steel columns and fittings. Along with Engineer Norbert Kautzky, they designed over 100 different components for the Systems to adapt its usage to the majority of all shade need applications. Sun Squares Systems have been installed all over Europe, the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

The system is designed and engineered to withstand storm force winds. The ability to automatically retract for quick unexpected storms makes for worry free sun protection.

These unique sales have been installed by ShadeFla at The Betsy Hotel in South Beach, Fisher Island Beach Club and III Forks Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida.

For more information, please contact ShadeFla at 305-389-7444 or info@shadefla.com