The Able Canopies Fabric Collection

Improve protection from the sun with our range of shade sails, awnings & tensile fabric structures.

The warmer summer weather means more opportunities to be outside having fun. It also means there is a need to provide effective shade to give protection from the harmful effects of UV rays.

Our range of flexible, stylish and practical canopies are the perfect solution, giving you that all-important shade, and because we all know what the British Summer can be like, effective rain cover as well.

ORDER NOW AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT WORTH OVER £400!

Order your new canopy by end of July 2017 and receive the following FREE addition to help  your school: 
A Longside Picnic Table worth £409.20

Call 0800 389 9072 and book your order and installation. Quote code TFCJ17
Terms and conditions apply*

Shade Sails

The provision of shade is an important safety consideration for all schools. This is even more important if you want to encourage spending extra time outside with play, lessons and activities. One of the best ways to provide protection and transform the use of your outside space is to install a shade sail.

Our shade sails are versatile, practical and easily maintained. They offer extremely high levels of UV protection combined with strength and durability. They are available in a wide range of colours, allowing you to create colourful designs that work with your surroundings. The colour choice also extends to our shade sail posts which can be powder coated in any RAL colour. 

Sails block up to 98.8% of UV rays keeping children and staff protected from the sun
340gsm knitted polyethylene fabric, will not rot or absorb moisture, reducing maintenance costs
Sail fabric is lock stitched using advanced technology to allow for more air movement and better channelling of cooling breezes, improving comfort under the sail
Square and triangular sails available, giving you choice to meet your needs
Galvanised posts as standard, for ultimate corrosion protection and long term value
Posts can be curved to create interesting designs which stand out and meet the needs of your site
Fully installed by our trained and DBS checked teams of fitters, ensuring safe and secure install and site management
The fabric has a 10-year guarantee against UV degradation and the posts have a life expectancy of up to 25 years, giving you complete peace of mind

A Detailed Look at Able Shade Sails

The Material
 The material that we use is the strongest 340gsm material available on the market. It is the highest grade, UV stable commercial shade cloth. The cloth is sewn using a heavy duty locking stitch and the corners are reinforced for strength and durability, please see detail image 3 further below.

The Colours 
Able Shade Sails are available in a range of bright and contemporary colours.

Lock-Stitch
 Lock-stitched monofilament construction in weft and warp provides superior impact tear strength.

UV Protection
 Our Shade Sails offer high UV protection and blocks up to 96% of UV rays. The fabric is UV stabilised with high density polyethylene fabric which will not rot or absorb moisture.

"Many, many thanks to the whole team at Able Canopies for our great shade sails, with best wishes from the children and staff at Kents Hill Infants." 

- Kents Hill Infant School, Essex

Awnings

Awnings for Schools - Able Canopies Ltd.
When temporary shade is required, awnings are often the perfect solution. With effortless opening and closing they provide convenient sun protection when it Is needed.

It helps to be clear on what your awning will be used for; ideal applications include shade for outdoor play or outdoor dining or seating areas and to shade internal windows and create an attractive front to a building. Awnings are designed to provide shade from the sun; they can be used in a very light rain shower but should be closed in any bad weather.

If you have an educational or commercial setting it is vital that you choose an awning that is robust and durable so that it will survive the demands expected of it in such an environment. Therefore, we recommend choosing an awning of the highest quality which has been designed for use in commercial settings as these will last a lot longer.

Manually Operated Awning Benefits 

Electric installation is not required - therefore it will be a quicker installation
No need to check to see if there is an electrical supply near the awning
Cheaper than an electrical awning

Electronically Operated Awning Benefits 

Easier to open and shut the awning
The awning can be retracted whilst indoors depending on where the switch is installed

Tensile Fabric Structures

Tensile Fabric Canopies

Our high quality waterproof tensile fabric structures are perfect for outdoor classrooms, student social areas, play areas, walkways, al fresco dining areas and for creating covered car parking. The Able range includes cantilever structures, umbrellas and free standing tensile canopies.

Tensile fabric structures have many benefits:

High UV protection
100% waterproofing and high durability
A stylish alternative to a polycarbonate roofed canopy they create a stunning architectural feature
With 40 fabric colours to choose from, and the option to colour the steel frame of the structure too, you have complete freedom to create the colour combination you desire
The reassurance that our fabric's exceptional dimensional stability will ensure the fabric holds its shape for many years to come. "The work took place on the specified date with all equipment etc. delivered on time. The workers ensured that the area could not be accessed by the children and followed the safe guarding system in place. Thank You"   - Parklands Infant School, London

"The work took place on the specified date with all equipment etc. delivered on time. The workers ensured that the area could not be accessed by the children and followed the safe guarding system in place. Thank You"  
- Parklands Infant School, London

The King of All Weathers

If you are looking for a different type of weather protection for your school, that will be robust enough to stand up to winter as well as summer weather, then the King of Canopies is the ideal choice.

Our Coniston wall mounted canopy, aka the King of Canopies, provides:

Shelter from the rain and snow, plus, shade from the sun, with high UV protection for all users
Full aluminium manufacture, with no uPVC, giving strength and a life expectancy of 25 years, giving excellent return on your project
A 10-year guarantee, giving peace of mind for your investment
Robust integral aluminium guttering which means the Coniston can be installed quickly with minimum disruption to you
Light weight polycarbonate panels which are up to 200 times stronger than glass, providing safe and durable protection

For more information on the King of Canopies click here

*Terms and Conditions
This offer is for the Longside Picnic Table – 1200mm length only (not suitable for adults).
This promotional offer is only available to schools who order a canopy and are ready to have the installation completed by Able Canopies before the end of the promotional offer which is close of business July 31st 2017.
The promotional code must be quoted at the time of ordering.
The product offer cannot be used with any other, or any previous, promotional offer from Able Canopies.
The promotional product offer is not redeemable for cash.
Minimum order value required £5000
Able Canopies reserve the right to withdraw or amend the offer at any time.

Head Office
9 - 11 Faraday Close
Gorse Lane Ind. Estate
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 4TR
Tel: 0800 389 9072