Features
- Shadesure high-density polyethylene shade cloth which will provide hail protection approximately 80% shade and 90% UV protection (see color swatch for exact numbers)
- 90 mph wind load
- 5 PSF snow load
- If Fabric Option above denotes “Quick Release” option, this feature allows quick removal of the fabric shade in case of expected high wind or heavy snowfall.
Materials
- Steel powder coated posts
- Shadesure high-density polyethylene shade cloth (see color swatch for UV and Shade factors)
- Standard shade fabric is not DSA compliant for permitting needs in California
Certifications
- ASTM E84
- CPSC-CH-E-1002-08
- NFPA 701 Test Method 1 & 2
- UL 2218 Class IV
Brand | Shade Structures |
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Lead Time | 12 to 14 Weeks |
SKU: | ECLPS*12X12 |
Equipment Weight | 1000 lb |
Installed Dimensions | 12' x 12' 16' x 16' 20' x 20' |
Made In USA | |
ASTM Certified | |
CPSC Certified |
Specification Details
- Steel powder coated posts
- 90 mph wind load
- Approximately 60% to 80% water run-off
- 5 PSF snow load
- Shadesure high-density polyethylene shade cloth which will provide hail protection approximately 80% shade and 90% UV protection (see color swatch for exact numbers)
- Steel specifications available here
- 8' entry standard (Custom are also available)
Customize
- To customize your shade at no additional cost, choose from the many different steel and fabric color options in the drop down menu.
- Check out the Fabric Option section above to see if the quick release mechanism for the shade is available. Click to add this option to your quote or cart.
- Not finding the size you need. The shade size can also be customized if you reach out to us.
- We can give you a quote for adding your school or company logo to the shade at an additional cost
- Please let us know if you need something that is DSA compliant for permitting purposes in the state of California. The materials come at an additional cost.
- Covering a larger area? Combined and joined options are available
- For extreme sun locations, we have a few higher shade/UV protection fabrics available, just reach out and ask for our Extreme 32 options.
Footer Options, Depending on the product
When it comes to shade structures, there are a few options for mounting. Which one you choose generally depends upon your installation area and surface/soil.
Common footer types we offer:

Inground Mount is the most common system. With this footer, the pole is buried directly into the ground with rebar and concrete. It is commonly used for shades with an overhead structure (like hips and pyramids) because you can put it together and pour footers at the end.

Recessed Plate Mounting is where the shade structure is mounted with plates onto a rebar and concrete footer that is buried, followed by an additional pour of concrete up to the surface. It is the ideal footer for heavy-duty posts or cantilever shades where bracing the upright post while concrete cures will be difficult. You can pour the buried footer before the shade structure arrives. Anchor bolts and plates are required for this footer type.
Uncommon footer types we can quote upon request:
- Surface Mount is mounted and bolted directly to a solid drilled pier. This approach can also be used for very large existing concrete pads, but the anchor bolts and plates that are required for existing slabs would be built to design by a local structural engineer to be provided by the customer. You can contact us if you'd like to start the conversation to attach a shade to an existing slab.
- Spread Footers are used when there is an issue with the depth or soil in the installation area. The shade posts is not a long as with other mounts and requires more concrete and labor to install. It isn't very common, but you can contact us for a quote if needed.
Our shade fabric is Rachel-knitted (with a lockstitch in two directions) for strength, and the panels are sewn together using a GORE® TENARA® expanded PTFE thread, giving the fabric its strength and long-term durability. Our fabrics carry a 10-year limited manufacturer’s warranty from the date of installation against failure from significant fading, deterioration, breakdown, mildew, outdoor heat, cold, or discoloration; this excludes Red and Coolbrella fabrics, which carry a 3-year limited warranty. The life expectancy of our HDPE fabrics is up to 12 years, assuming they are properly maintained.