Solarmax Shade Structures

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DIY permanent shade structures for carports and outdoor shade. 95% shade protection, engineer certified, easy installation. Professional shade at DIY price.

 

  • Cinnamon
  • Desert Sand
  • Silver
  • Charcoal
  • Black
  • Navy Blue
  • Laguna Blue
  • Royal Blue
  • Turquoise
  • Rainforest
  • Red Earth
  • Terracotta
  • Rust Gold
  • Mulberry
  • Chocolate
  • Ice White
  • Zesty Lime
  • Electric Purple
  • Atomic Orange
  • Sunset Red
  • Sunflower Yellow
  • Eucalyptus
  • Olive
  • Gumleaf
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The SolarMax 5 Series is an innovative approach to providing professional quality shade structures at DIY prices.

Available in nine easy to install sizes, the SolarMAx can be packed and shipped off to anywhere in Australia. These structures are designed for permanent installation and are ideal for shading cars, pools, schools, children's play areas and pretty much any other outdoor area where permanent shade is needed.  

 

 

 SHAPES & SIZES

3 x 3 metres 3 x 4 metres 3 x 5 metres 4 x 4 metres 4 x 5 metres 4 x 6 metres 5 x 5 metres 5 x 6 metres  5 x 7 metres


Custom sizes are available. 

These are our standard sizes designed for easy DIY installation without the need for lifting equipment. If you require a different size, contact our office on 1800 155 233.

 
 

Note: If you are installing into the ground the vertical posts must be extended by 800mm. 

 

What comes in The Kit ?

SolarMax Shade Structures come delivered as a kit ready for installation. If you are bolting to an existing concrete slab you will receive footplates. If you are going into the ground the vertical posts will be extended by 800mm. 

  • The shade cloth canopy made to the colour of your choiceThe cable is inserted into the perimeter of the shade cloth canopy
  • Knuckles, Y-Pieces and Foot plates
  • Stainless steel tensioning forks with brass + stainless steel nuts
  • The nuts and bolts required for assembly 

Note: Standard kits do not include the steel pipes (legs, hip beams, and ridge beams) as they are large and bulky to ship. These pipes are readily available at any steel merchant in Australia. We will give you the details of the galvanised pipe required including cutting lengths which you can take to your local steel merchant and this will save significantly on shipping costs.  If you would like a quote including steel legs, hip, and ridge beams please give us a call to discuss this option.

Kits also do not include the anchor bolts for bolting the structure down to a concrete slab. We can supply these if required - please give us a call. 

 

FABRIC

SolarMax shade structure canopies are manufactured using Rainbow Z16 fabric. Rainbow Z16 is a 200 GSM commercial shade cloth fabric that consistently delivers enduring strength, lasting durability and excellent shade protection characteristics. It offers up to 99% UV-R Protection. Check under the Brochures Tab at the top of the page for Technical information about this product.

 

Cinnamon
UVR Block: 94.4%
Shade: 91.5%

Desert Sand
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 89%

Silver
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 93% 

Charcoal
UVR Block: 96%
Shade: 96%

Black
UVR Block: 99%
Shade: 97%  

Navy Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 93%

 

FABRIC COLOURS 

 

Cinnamon Z16

 

Desert Sand Z16 Silver Z16 Charcoal Z16 Black Z16 Navy Blue Z16
Cinnamon
UVR Block: 94.4%
Shade: 91.5%
Desert Sand
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 89%
Silver
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 93% 
Charcoal
UVR Block: 96%
Shade: 96% 
Black
UVR Block: 99%
Shade: 97%  
Navy Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 93%

 

Laguna Blue Z16

 

Royal Blue Z16 Turquoise Z16 Rainforest Z16 Red Earth Z16 Terracotta Z16
Laguna Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 89%
Royal Blue
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 88%
Turquoise
UVR Block: 92%
Shade: 84%
Rainforest
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%
Red Earth
UVR Block: 96.7%
Shade: 92.2%
Terracotta
UVR Block: 87%
Shade: 84% 

 

Rust Gold Z16

 

Mulberry Z16 Chocolate Z16 Ice White Z16 Zesty Lime Z16 Electric Purple Z16
Rust Gold
UVR Block: 88%
Shade: 87%
Mulberry
UVR Block: 94%
Shade: 91%
Chocolate
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 94%
Ice White
UVR Block: 83.3%
Shade: 62.4%
Zesty Lime
UVR Block: 91.7%
Shade: 83.7%
Electric Purple
UVR Block: 90.5%
Shade: 82.8%

 

Atomic Orange Z16

 

Sunset Red Z16 Sunflower Yellow Z16 Eucalyptus Z16 Olive Z16 Gumleaf Z16
Atomic Orange
UVR Block: 92.7%
Shade: 82.5%
Sunset Red
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 77%
Sunflower Yellow
UVR Block: 94.7%
Shade: 79.4%
Eucalyptus
UVR Block: 93.8%
Shade: 90.6%
Olive
UVR Block: 95.1%
Shade: 89.4%
Gumleaf
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%

 

 

 *Please note: Colours may vary slightly between screens and the actual product.

FRAME 

Frames are made from standard size hot-dip galvanised steel. Powder-coating is an option. The connecting Knuckles and Y-Pieces are welded by highly experienced welders and hot dip galvanised. All bolts which are supplied for assembly of the frame are galvanised.

  • Typical Entry Height:            Up to 2.4 metres high
  • Assembly Method:                Fit together knuckle system with nuts & bolts
  • Canopy Attachment:            Stainless steel cable and tensioning yokes
  • Structure installation:         Bolt-down or in-ground
  • Frame:                                      Hot dip galvanised

ENGINEERING 

SolarMax 5 Series Shade Structures are engineer certified for W33 Wind loadings. 

INSTALLATION 

SolarMax Shade Structures are designed for DIY installation. They must be installed by suitably capable/qualified persons only. Safe working methods should be adhered to at all times. If you do not have the necessary training or building experience it is recommended that building professional be engaged to install this structure. 

Specific site considerations must always be taken into account. Refer to a typical Solarmax installation guide under brochures tab to help make an assessment as to your ability to carry out an installation. 

FINAL COMMENTS 

SolarMax Shade Structures are a fully Australian made shade structure that can be assembled onsite by a competent DIY handyperson.  We provide detailed installation instructions and videos to ensure that your installation goes smoothly.  

You’ll find additional information about this product by using the Tabs at the top of the page. Of course you’re always welcome to call us during normal business hours on Free-call 1800 155 233.

 

 

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Can I install this shade structure myself?

SolarMax 5 Series Shade Structures are designed for installation by suitably qualified handy persons. Installation will typically involve working on ladders, lifting pipes into position, drilling both masonry and steel, bolting pieces together and carrying our detailed mark-outs and measurements. If you are not confident with any of these procedures, we suggest that you engage a suitably qualified professional to carry out the installation on your behalf.

Installing a shade structure is at a minimum, a 2-person job.

 

How long will it take to install?

If the Shade Structure is being concreted into the ground, then the installation will be a 2 stage process. Stage 1 setting the posts in concrete and then leaving the concrete to set for the required amount of time.

If the installation is of a bolt down type then it typically takes 2 experienced handy persons half a day to fully erect the structure.

 

What tools will I need?

  • A heavy duty drill
  • A masonry drill (for bolt down installations)
  • Some long ropes
  • Ladders
  • Hard hats, safety goggles, gloves and other safety equipment
  • Lubricant
  • Spanners
  • Tape measures and mark-out chalk
  • General handyperson set of tools

 

Do I need Council Approval?

In our experience many councils have different rules and regulations relating to the installation of shade sails and structures. If you are concerned, you could contact your local council to determine whether you are required to get approval to install one of these shade structures.

 

What is the warranty of this Shade Structure?

  • 5 Years Frame
  • 5 Years Workmanship Fabric
  • 10 Years Fabric against UV Degradation.

 

What’s the lead time?

Typically, it will take us 3-4 weeks to fabricate your shade structure and shade canopy. This depends on the time of the year. In the winter months it can be less while in the summer months it can be longer.

 

Can I leave this shade structure up all the time?

Yes, it is a permanent structure however, we strongly recommend that if you are in a Cyclone area or wind area where the wind speeds are known to be greater than W33 that you do not install this structure but purchase a stronger model. 

This item requires us to discuss the delivery with the customer. This is because it can be more cost effective for the customer to source the steel pipes locally. This can save on freight. We can either ship this item as the kit-set with knuckles, foot-plates, canopy and fittings or, with the aforementioned items PLUS the posts, rafters and ridge-beam. 

Your shade structure takes approximately 3-4 weeks to manufacture.  Once we have the structure canopy back from the factory we will contact you to arrange delivery. Once we dispatch your shade structure, we email you the Consignment Number.  This allows you to log onto the couriers website (e.g. TNT) and track your delivery so you know when it is going to be delivered.

We do our best to ensure your shade structure is packaged securely and arrives safely. 

The cost of delivery reflects the actual cost of preparing the item for shipment and the courier charges.  Shipping for us is a service associated with getting your goods to you safely and smoothly.  We do not charge any profit margin on shipping. 

The Solar Max Shade Structures come with a 5 Year workmanship warranty on the frame and fabric and 10 Year UV degradation warranty on the fabric.

THIS IS A MADE TO ORDER PRODUCT

As this product is made to order to your specifications and colours we are unable to accept returns due to a change of mind (including if the product does not fit due to incorrect measurements). Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us so please triple check all details before confirming your order.

Upon the arrival of your product, we encourage you to check and make sure that the product has been made to the measurements and colours that you specified as soon as possible without removing or throwing away any packaging.

Defective, Damaged or Mis-shipped Items

If we ship you an item that is incorrect or damaged, you will be eligible for an exchange. When requesting for the exchange, please be ready to provide customer service with photographs clearly showing the problem as soon as possible. If you believe your item was damaged during shipping, we will need photographs showing the damaged packaging as well.

Please note: Perceived colour differences due to the display settings on your computer monitor are not grounds for a refund or exchange. If you would like to view our colours please call 1800 155 233 and ask one of our customer service team for a fabric sample delivered to you free of charge.

Cancellation Policy

It is important to note that this product is made to order, whether you ordered a standard size or provided custom measurements and colours, materials cannot be reused once the manufacturing process has begun. The good news is that after placing your order there is still time to change your mind:

  • Orders modified within 24 hours of payment confirmation may be altered to the new specifications - Please contact us as soon as possible