Shade To Order: Hunter Business Serves Global Customers

Lyndon O'keefe - Sales Manager

 Shade To Order What does the business do?

Weather proof Membrane Structures/ Shade Structures

Do you only do commercial shade solutions? No.. We take on any project big or small, commercial or residential.

How did you come to be in this business?
Industry background and an active interest in fabric architecture.

What do like most about your work?

Seeing the before and after transformation of a project... the end result. Helping the client/architect achieve their main objectives in a first class design.

What is the typical situation where your products are especially suited?

Pubs and Clubs and Resorts.

Colleges, School Playgrounds, Aquatic Centres, Walkways and Bowling Clubs, the sky is the limit.

What's the advantage of your products?

Comprehensive weatherproof shelter and 100% UV protection, custom designed to meet your specific criteria.

Increased usable area, additional revenue for the client.

What should a business look for when installing shade products?  Is there a common mistake that people make when selecting the right product for their location?

Most definitely.. Longevity, No ongoing maintenance, Weatherproofing, 100% UV Protection for the life of the structure, Increased useable area and a design to complement the existing building. Tension Membrane structures are a long term solution. A realistic life span of 25 years is normal..

People often mistake woven knitted shade cloth as the premium choice for a 'Shade sail'. Whilst these are extremely cheap, they offer minimal shade, no weatherproofing, and usually sag and flap around within a couple of years.

What do customers usually say after they have the product installed?

Glowing recommendations! The perfect alternative to a conventional steel roof structure. "Adds an elegant touch to our complex whilst maintaining natural levels of light transmission"

What's the most unusual place you've installed your product?

We have installed Membrane Structures all over the world, on top of sky scrapers, cruise ships and for detention centres.

Do you have any tips for businesses looking to install something like this?

Weigh up these keys things...  Durability of the structure, Aesthetics, Low maintenance, A genuine warranty backed by company's time in business, and above all ability to deliver as promised, i.e. previous jobs!

What locations do you service?

Worldwide!

That's fantatstic that you are able to expand your work beyond the local region into overseas projects too. What did you have to change to make that possible?  

The director first started taking on overseas project in the 1980's.. I believe 'attitude' is the biggest change that would have made it possible… thinking outside the square, above and beyond what we work with in our own backyard.

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Shade To Order Pty Ltd

34 Metro Court

GATESHEAD   NSW   2290

Australia

Ph: +61 2 4942 5793 (4 lines)

Mob: 0459 423 793

Fax: +61 2 4942 5322

Web: www.shadetoorder.com

Email: lyndon@shadetoorder.com