Hip

Roof.

Shade large playground areas with one stylish form

When you require ultimate UV protection for your students, generous headroom for uninterrupted play and advanced durability and design to deter vandalism, Hip Roof is the answer! The shape of the cover is ideal for covering playground equipment and large play areas as the sides are low, blocking as much UV radiation as possible while still providing plenty of headroom with the tall centre frame support.

These robust structures are backed with our industry-leading 10-year warranty and are great when you want something a little more robust than a Shade Sail, but more affordable than our larger continuous structures such as the COLA™ or Tensile Membrane structure.

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Key features

  • Sun protection. Rain protection possible for small projects. Blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays.

  • Product warranty: 10 years. Structurally engineered with a galvanised CHC steel framework and fixings, heavy duty HDPE fabric & PTFE thread for ultimate safety and durability.

  • Lead time: 4 – 6 months. From confirmation of contract.

  • Council consent not required 49 m2 and under. If larger, we take care of the consent process

  • Cover medium to large sized areas. Up to 250 sqm with just one continuous shade.

  • A more affordable price.  Compared to our larger continuous structures.

  • Wide range of colours, fabrics and paint finishes. Fully customised to your aesthetic.

  • 100 % turn-key solution. We take care of the design, council consents, manufacture, installation, maintenance and more with our experienced in-house, NZ-based team.

Hip Roofs are perfect for…

  • Complete playground shade

  • Picnic or eating areas

  • Outdoor learning or sporting areas

“On behalf of the School Board, Staff & Students we would like to make mention of how your crew were fabulous on site at our school.

  • Their work ethic was of a high standard & left the site immaculate
  • Respectful
  • Took extreme care in what they were doing

Overall was such a pleasure to have your team on site.

Susie Te Rure-Puha, Tolaga Bay Area School

faq.

A Hip Roof is primarily designed to provide UV protection using tensioned shade fabric over an engineered steel framework. Rain-protection options may be possible for smaller projects. If your outdoor space needs reliable waterproof cover, we can also discuss alternative shelter products.

A single Hip Roof structure can cover up to 250 m² with one continuous shade. Its raised centre creates headroom over playground equipment, while the lower outer edges help extend shade across the surrounding area. The finished dimensions depend on the site and engineering.

Hip Roof structures are available in a wide range of shade fabrics, colours and paint finishes. The final selection can be coordinated with your playground, school or outdoor environment. Contact our team to confirm the available options for your proposed design.

Hip Roof structures use engineered steel framework and are normally stand-alone structures. Any suitable fixing and support arrangements can be discussed and determined during the design process.

The minimum number of foundations required is 4, however this will change depending on the final number of support posts needed for the overall design. Foundation requirements depend on the shade structure’s dimensions, loading and local ground conditions. Our engineering team develops the footing requirements for your specific installation.

The lead time is approximately 4–6 months from contract confirmation. For school and public playground projects, we recommend discussing site access and preferred installation dates early.