Since 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world. We apply those same sensibilities to shade. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds and shade solutions that encourage people of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support and empathy through play. We push the limits—of design, inclusion, play—to help people realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. 601 7th Street South, Delano, MN 55328 USA • 888.438.6574 • 763.972.5200 • playlsi.com ©2019 Landscape Structures Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. 750-2139
Contents Featured Designs SkyWays® Shade Products Rapid Release® Manufacturing & Maintenance Fabric & Post Colors
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The best ways to keep your cool SkyWays® by Landscape Structures provides cool and reliable shade for any play, rest or activity area. From small shade to big shade, decorative shade to themed shade, we have flexible and stylish options for everywhere people like to gather. Years of experience providing shade in some of the world’s sunniest locales has led to the development of the industry’s standard in shade structures. SkyWays products are designed to meet the demands of both heat and sun, shielding people from up to 97 percent of UV rays and keeping structures as much as 30-degrees cooler on the steamiest of days. No matter what you’re looking for, SkyWays products offer the most versatile ways to give kids and families some much needed heat and sun protection while making a strong visual impact in your community.
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Sam Smith Park Winter Springs, Florida Hip
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Aztec Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico Extended Cantilever Hip, Back-to-Back
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Rolling Hills County Park Ypsilanti, Michigan Integrated Shade: NetplexÂŽ
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Charlotte Country Day Middle School Charlotte, North Carolina Extended Cantilever Hip
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Trinity Basin Preparatory School Dallas, Texas Multi-Panel Joined Hip
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Olympia Park Las Vegas, Nevada Single Layer Hexagon
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Olympia Park Las Vegas, Nevada Integrated Shade: Swings
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Henry Doorly Zoo Omaha, Nebraska Custom
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Mary’s Magical Place Hendersonville, Tennessee Multiple SkyWays® Shade Products
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North Thornhill Community Centre Thornhill, Ontario, Canada 3-Point Tension Sail
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Gallup Park Ann Arbor, Michigan 3-Point Tension Sail
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Mesker Park Zoo Evansville, Indiana 4-Point Tension Sail
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Preserve at Crown Point Ocoee, Florida 3-Point Tension Sail
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The Pavilion Rancho Mission Viejo, California 4-Point Tension Sail
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Infinitus Pie Wheat Ridge, Colorado Cantilever Hip Back-to-Back
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Greenwood City Center Park Greenwood, Indiana 4-Point Tension Sail and Cantilever Hip
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Greenwood Community Center Greenwood, Indiana 4-Point Tension Sail
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Terra Park Johnston, Iowa Custom
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Cory B. Wride Memorial Park Eagle Mountain, Utah 3-Point Tension Sail
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Cory B. Wride Memorial Park Eagle Mountain, Utah 4-Point Tension Sail
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Lake Nokomis Community Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Cantilever Single Post Pyramid
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Holmes County Training Center Holmesville, Ohio Integrated Shade: Sway FunÂŽ Glider
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Allentown Splash, Tennis & Fitness Park Fort Washington, Maryland Custom
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SkyWays
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SkyWays® shade products are available in almost any shape or size, perfect for anywhere you need shade—at the ball field, at the beach, over a parking lot. You’ll be able to find that just-right fit with SkyWays shade products. Don’t see the size, configuration or attachment method that you’re looking for? Let us know! We can create the ideal custom solution to fit the unique requirements of your environment.
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SkyWays Products ®
A. SkyWays Hip This cost-effective shade solution is a great value when you need sun coverage over large outdoor areas. • • • •
Typical sizes: 10' x 10' to 40' x 40' Additional sizes also available Entry heights: Any Rapid Release® available
B. SkyWays Super Hip & 6-Post Super Hip Achieve big shade at an affordable price. • Typical sizes: Over 40' x 40' to 60' x 80' • Additional sizes also available • Entry heights: Any
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A. Joined/Extended Hip Very large areas can be covered by connecting multiple SkyWays Hip shades. This can be done end-to-end or side-by-side. • • • •
Typical sizes: 10' x 20' to 80' x 200' Additional sizes also available Entry heights: Any Rapid Release available
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A. SkyWays ® Cantilever Hip Designed for spaces that need to keep posts to a minimum and out of the way, this shade solution extends from posts on one side, creating a cool, open feel. • Size: 10' x 10' to 20' x 40' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release® available
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B. SkyWays Cantilever Hip, Back-to-Back Center-positioned posts allow the shades to cantilever out from the middle, spreading shade all around. • Size: 10' x 10' to 40' x 40' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release available
C. SkyWays Two-Post Hip Supported by just two columns, this shape provides lots of shade. • Size: 10' x 15' to 16' x 24' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release available
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A. SkyWays ® Hexagon, Single Layer This alternative shape can accommodate large, round areas—perfect for the spherical Evos® and Weevos® playsystems. Available with a single fabric shade or multi-panel option. • Size: 20' to 80' Diameter • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release available up to 40' diameter
B. SkyWays ® Hexagon, Double Layer Block even more sun with the overlapping panels of the SkyWays Hexagon Double Layer—and enjoy the unique design aesthetic that’s achieved with the layered fabric panels.
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A. SkyWays ® Octagon Large, round areas can be completely shaded with an Octagon shade. Available with a single fabric shade or multi-panel option. • Size: 35' to 80' Diameter • Entry heights: Any
B. SkyWays Single Post Pyramid Designed with one post to provide shade in a concentrated area. • Size: 10' x 10' to 20' x 20' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release® available
C. S kyWays Cantilever Single Post Pyramid
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This shade design provides cool temperatures and sun protection while keeping the support post out of the way of the fun. • Size: 10' x 10' to 20' x 20' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release available
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A. SkyWays ® 3-Point Sail This three-post design covers a large space and provides a unique look with varying column heights and entries. • • • •
Size: Up to 40' with standard fabric Larger sizes also available Entry heights: Any Rapid Release available
B. SkyWays 4-Point Hypar Sail The hyperbolic shape of this shade provides great coverage from the sun as well as visual interest. • • • •
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Size: Up to 40' with standard fabric Larger sizes also available Entry heights: Any Rapid Release available
C. SkyWays 4-Point Peak With one corner higher than the others, this square shade shape is both beautiful and functional. • Size: 10' x 10' to 40' x 40' • Entry heights: Any • Rapid Release available
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Rapid Release Technology
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There are a variety of reasons why you may want to remove and reinstall your canopy. The changing seasons, to prepare for
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inclement weather, a desire for a new color scheme. Fortunately, we’ve made it quick and easy for you with our patent-pending Rapid Release® system for SkyWays® shade products. We’ve designed an adjustable mechanism to quickly release your shades and to ensure that you achieve proper tensioning
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Made with Expertise Our experienced team designs and builds only the most exceptional shade products. At every point in the process—from designing and engineering to welding and powdercoating the steel to cutting and sewing the fabric—attention to detail is paired with an unwavering commitment to lasting quality and satisfaction. It’s a point of pride to see our state-of-the-art shade products soaring into the skies. We take that pride back with us, infusing each new order with the precision and dedication necessary to deliver outstanding shade creations. We are certified to both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 1400:2015 standards. These provide guidelines for establishing our quality and environmental programs (www.iso.org). Offering a process-oriented structure, ISO 9001:2015 is customer focused and emphasizes continuous improvement in quality while ISO 1400:2015 drives us toward operating in a manner that is environmentally conscious. Additionally, our AISC Certification demonstrates our commitment to building in quality from the beginning. By complying with the rigorous standards established by the most recognized national quality certification program for the structural steel industry, you can feel confident about the superior quality of our shade products.
Easy Care and Maintenance
Specifications
• All shades use corrosion-resistant steel fastening hardware
• SkyWays standard shade products are designed to the IBC 2015
• Recommend yearly washing using a power washer or water hose and a light detergent •T he SkyWays® design permits fasteners to be easily removed for fabric storage
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building code and are engineered to withstand wind speed up to 105 mph and snow load up to 5 psf. Different specifications may be custom designed. SkyWays shade products are not IPEMA certified.
Landscape Structures shade fabric creates an island of sun-safe cool Our breathable shade fabric is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Designed to block up to 97 percent of the sun’s UV rays and keep temperatures up to 30-degrees cooler, it is also resistant to mildew, fading and ultra-violet rays, making it a long-lasting, great-looking addition to any space. SkyWays® uses knitted mid-duty HDPE as our standard, one of the strongest standard fabrics available in the industry, leading in tensile, tear and burst strengths. We also have heavy-duty fabric available as a custom option for very large spans. We reinforce all corners with 16-ounce non-tear vinyl and all pockets with protective webbing where steel cable enters or exits. SkyWays products are engineered for super durability.
Fabric Information • Lead and phthalate free • ASTM E-84: Class A Flame-Retardant Fabric Information • Lead and phthalate free • ASTM E-84: Class A • CSFM 1237.1 Title 19: Certified • NFPA 701: Conforms
Customize Your Shade Even Further Own your shaded spaces. Add a logo or design to your shade fabric—or have our design team create one for you. Show your colors with custom multipanel tops (as shown on page 10). We are also able to integrate electrical elements (as shown on page 27) like handholes, lighting mounts/connections and more.
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SkyWays® Fabric
Post Colors ProShield® finish is specifically designed to withstand the demands of extreme heat, harsh climates, moisture and UV exposure. ProShield finish combines a specially formulated primer with a high-quality, architectural-grade, SuperDurable, TGIC polyester powdercoat. No lead-based paints.
Color
Denim
Blue
Lagoon
Pine Green
Yellow
Cover Factor %
96.2
96.8
94.0
96.2
98.3
95.6
94.6
96.0
94.5
94.3
Shade Factor %
94.4
90.2
90.0
93.9
77.2
88.4
93.0
91.7
81.8
89.6
UVR Block %
95.2
93.6
94.3
95.1
97.1
93.0
94.6
96.2
94.6
93.6
Color
Metallic Silver Brown
Tan
Black
Gun Metal
Sky Blue
Rivergum
Cherry Red Deep Ochre
Cover Factor %
94.0
8.2
97.1
95.2
94.7
90.1
Shade Factor %
85.0
97.4
96.2
90.4
85.0
UVR Block %
96.4
97.4
97.7
93.8
92.3
Cedar
Natural
95.1
92.0
94.9
97.9
75.3
91.3
87.0
87.7
74.3
89.3
94.4
94.0
94.7
96.8
Slate Gray
Cobalt Blue
Olive
Terracotta
Beige
Ivory
Cover Factor %
92.0
91.0
92.4
96.0
94.5
91.6
Shade Factor %
87.9
89.2
92.4
90.2
90.2
58.9
UVR Block %
89.6
90.8
93.1
95.2
95.2
88.5
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Orange NEW Purple NEW
Cayenne
SkyWays Flame-Retardant Fabric
Color
Grass NEW
Denim
Paprika
Blue
Orange
Lagoon
Tangerine
Sky
Yellow
Peacock
Buttercup
Grass
Metallic Silver
Green
Cool Silver Matte
Pine Green
Matte Gray
Leaf
Carbon
Limon
Black
Purple
Brown
Plum
Acorn
Maroon
Tan
Berry
Dune
Cranberry Red
Vanilla
Red
White
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Since 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world. We apply those same sensibilities to shade. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds and shade solutions that encourage people of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support and empathy through play. We push the limits—of design, inclusion, play—to help people realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. 601 7th Street South, Delano, MN 55328 USA • 888.438.6574 • 763.972.5200 • playlsi.com ©2019 Landscape Structures Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. 750-2139