Star

Shade®.

Contemporary, wide-span alternative to the classic umbrella.

A Star Shade® is an excellent shade alternative for those needing more coverage for their students than a classic umbrella but at an affordable cost compared to larger structures.

Designed on a solid galvanised steel framework with a single centre pole, the Star Shade® will maximise your view and enjoyment while eating, playing, or watching sport with minimal visual interruptions. Covering areas of up to eight square metres, a Star Shade® is the perfect choice for UV protection at schools, workplaces, sports clubs, parks, pools and more. With a wide range of colours, fabrics, and paint finishes to choose from, let our expert team design a custom-made Star Structure to your exact requirements.

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Key features

  • Sun protection. Rain protection possible for small projects. Blocks over 95% of harmful UV rays. 

  • Product warranty: 10 years. Structurally engineered with marine grade bolts & framework, heavy-duty fabric, stainless steel wire perimeter & hemmed with PTFE thread for ultimate safety and durability.

  • Lead time: 8 – 12 weeks. From confirmation of contract

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

  • Cover small to medium sized areas. Using a single shade (up to 8 sqm) or multiple shades.

  • High level of light transmission and airflow. Keeping you cool and comfortable.

  • Wide range of colours, fabrics and finishes. For a shade 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.

A Star Shade® is perfect for…

  • Playgrounds

  • Poolside seating

  • Spectator seating

  • Picnic or eating areas

“Friendly staff, good communication, skilled at their job and a brilliant product!”

Sally Wilson, Kamo Primary School.

faq.

Individual Star Shade® structures can cover up to 8m² per shade. Multiple structures can be used side-by-side to shade a larger area if needed. We assess the layout and location and can recommend suitable coverage for your seating, playgrounds or gathering areas.

Yes, a Star Shade® can be customised through its fabric, colour and framework finishes. The single-centre-post design makes it suitable for spaces where maintaining an open view is important, including school seating areas, parks and sports facilities.

No. The Star Shade® uses a galvanised steel framework supported by a single central post. This reduces the number of posts around the shaded area, making it useful for seating, picnic areas and spectator spaces. The post and foundation are engineered for the installation.

We offer a wide range of fabric colours and framework finishes for Star Shade® structures. Your selection can be tailored to the surrounding landscape, school colours or existing outdoor facilities. Contact our team to see a colour chart today.

The central post Star Shade® requires a single engineered foundation designed for the structure and ground conditions. Footing dimensions are established during the structural design process.

Current lead times are approximately 8–12 weeks from a signed contract. The final installation timeframe for your Star Shade® will depend on the site readiness and any required approvals.