Designed to protect from both heat and sun exposure, commercial shade structures from USA SHADE are the most versatile option for protecting visitors from up to 97% of harmful UV rays. USA SHADE collaborates with clients to design commercial shade structures for any facility and outdoor application. When it comes to shopping centers, there are many areas that are excellent locations for shade structure placement, including outdoor dining areas, parking lots, entryways, walkways, plazas, outdoor seating, and bus stops.
Benefits of adding commercial shade structures to your shopping center include:
- An increased seating capacity for guests: Providing shaded areas and adequate seating allows for more areas for visitors to rest during a shopping trip. Customers who visit shopping centers need areas to sit whether they are eating, gathering, resting, or enjoying the outdoor scenery. For some unused outdoor spaces, a shade structure increases the usability of the space and the ability to increase foot traffic in shopping centers.
- Durability: Commercial shade structures from USA SHADE are covered by a warranty and provide year-round shade solutions for shopping centers. Our high-quality materials are engineered to withstand wind and snow loads dependent on the location and climate.
- Safe outdoor spaces for families and children: Commercial shade structures reduce up to 25°F in the shade and block up to 97% harmful UV rays, providing safe and comfortable outdoor environments for families. Shade specified in retail centers layouts or added to outdoor seating areas can help draw more family foot traffic if they have places to cool off between shopping trips or dining.
- Architectural placemaking opportunities: Incorporate unique forms and colors with shade structures to enhance the visual appeal of outdoor spaces around shopping centers. USA SHADE clients can customize their shade design to renew the use of existing square footage by adding functional shade with a heightened design aesthetic.
- More comfortable seating areas: Commercial shade structures make outdoor seating areas in retail shopping centers more enjoyable for guests and encourage them to extend their shopping trip. HDPE Fabric shade structures allow for ample airflow in addition to UV-blocking protection.