Mesh Shade Covers
Mesh Shade Structures for a Better Outdoor Experience
Mesh Shade Structures for a Better Outdoor Experience
The Tucson sun doesn’t take days off, and neither should your outdoor space.
A custom mesh shade structure is one of the most versatile and cost-effective ways to transform any outdoor area into a comfortable, usable environment year-round. We install premium mesh shade structures manufactured by Custom Canopies Inc., engineered to block up to 94% of harmful UV rays, achieve up to 90% shading, and still allow 20% air ventilation so heat doesn’t get trapped underneath.
Whether you’re a restaurant, bar, ice cream shop, school, playground, or homeowner looking to upgrade your backyard, we have a free-standing cover solution built for your space. Choose from umbrellas, shade sails, T-bars, semi-cantilever, full cantilever, and a variety of custom-designed canopy styles — all available in a wide range of colors with varying levels of UV protection.
Every structure is professionally installed by our local Tucson team and backed by over 50 years of experience in Southern Arizona.
All of our steel posts & frames have a powder coated paint finish.
Mesh covers are great for reducing heat exhaustion and fatigue for those that are sitting outside your establishment or home. The innovative functionality and design that Custom Canopies structures deliver will elevate your outdoor environments entire ambiance and scene.
All Custom Canopy shade structures have a 10yr fabric life and a 25-year warranty on steel components. These canopy structures can cool off any outdoor environment by up to 25 degrees; you also won’t have to worry about your canopy stretching, fraying, sagging, or ripping.
Steel-Framed Mesh Canopies
Blocks up to 94% of UV Rays
Provides up to 90% Shading
Provides 20% Air Ventilation
8 Year Manufacture Warranty (Proven to last 12+ years)
Canopies
Hip Roofs | Mutli-Hip Roofs | Full-Cantilever | Semi-Cantilever | T-Bar | Hexagonal
Umbrellas
Sails
Hypar | Triangular | Multi-Configuration
Elevate Your Outdoors with Premium Mesh Shade Structures
Verifiable Quality & Results
When integrating free-standing covers into your existing property structure, you must consider more than just how it looks. While aesthetic value is extremely important, you want to make sure that all of the practical aspects related to functionality, safety, comfort, and efficiency are tangible in your building application. To accomplish this, study your customers actions, learn what makes them interested in more of the products or services that you offer. By analyzing these specific elements of your business, you will be able to make a decision about which free-standing cover will be best for the particular outdoor atmosphere and environment you are trying to create.
Everything always sounds good on paper, however, in the real world it’s often times a lot different. That’s why we make it a priority to stay with you throughout all stages of the process to ensure you achieve the exact results you desire.
Don’t waste another minute contemplating whether you should upgrade your outdoor space’s total appearance. Contact Shade Connection today!
Complies with State Regulations
he Arizona Department of Health Services states, “A licensee shall provide a shaded area for each child occupying an outdoor activity area at any time of the day” (Rule # R9-5-604-F). It’s only a matter of time until the state starts “cracking down” on licensees that do not comply with all the regulations.
Attractive to Parents
What parent wouldn’t like the fact that their child is being protected from the sun while playing outdoors? The harmful effects from the sun have become more and more of a concern for parents. FACT: “Children get 80% of their total lifetime sun exposure by the time they turn 18. Consequently, a child born in 1999 has one in five risk of developing skin cancer.” Show the parents that you are taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of their children.
More Outside Activities
Because these custom canopies provide up to 90% shading and protect up to 94% of the harmful UV rays, the children can be outside for longer periods of time and more often. Children love to be outside . . . and when the children are happy, the caretakers are happy!
No Maintenance
Unlike other building materials, these canopies are absolutely maintenance free! The support columns are galvanized (which eliminates rust problems) and this special fabric is mold proof, hail proof, and can withstand up to 90 mph winds!
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About Our Special Fabric
Fabric Features
Protects up to 94% of Harmful Ultra-Violet rays
Provides up to 90% Shading
Provides 20% Hot Air Ventilation
Withstands up to 90 MPH Winds
One-Way Stretch vs. Two-way
Virtually Maintenance Free
The Benefits
Dramatically Reduces sunburns and long-term skin damage
Cools down the intense hot sun by up to 35 degrees
Eliminates heat trapping underneath the canopy
No need to worry about Tucson’s high winds
Won’t rip, tear or fray…Even when cut
Will not sag over time
FAQs
How effective are your mesh shade covers at providing sun shade for a patio in Tucson, AZ?
Our mesh shade structures, offered by Shade Connection, Tucson, are highly effective in the harsh Arizona climate. They block up to 94% of harmful UV rays and provide up to 90% shading. This superior performance is crucial for reducing heat exhaustion and can cool the space underneath your sun shade for patio by up to 25 degrees, making your outside patio comfortable even on the hottest days in Tucson, AZ.
What customization options are available for these patio canopies?
Our mesh covers are available as custom canopies to fit any outdoor space, from residential patios to commercial playgrounds. You can choose from a variety of styles, including free-standing covers like T-bars, semi-cantilever, full cantilever designs, and even shade sails. We offer a wide range of color options, all of which provide varying levels of UV ray protection, allowing you to design the perfect shade for outside patio solution.
What type of fabric for shade is used in your custom canopies, and how durable is it?
We use a premium, innovative fabric for shade that is designed for maximum durability and minimal maintenance. This special shade canopy fabric is mold-proof, hail-proof, and can withstand winds up to 90 MPH. Unlike lesser materials, this fabric for shade will not stretch, fray, sag, or rip, and it comes with an 8-year manufacturer warranty (proven to last 12+ years), ensuring long-term protection for your shade or outside patio.
Are these mesh shade structures low-maintenance and built to last in the desert environment?
Yes, they are virtually maintenance-free. The support columns are galvanized to eliminate rust problems, which is essential in the unpredictable weather of Tucson, AZ. Because the high-quality fabric for shade is designed to eliminate heat trapping underneath and won’t rip or sag, your patio canopies will maintain their look and function for over a decade with no required upkeep.