Colourful Roof Canopies

Allscott Meads Primary School Adds Bright New Canopies

Allscott Meads Primary School, located in Telford, wanted colourful shelters for its new school site. The administrators wanted to create an outdoor space where the children can have all the fun they want without being bothered by the weather. They also wanted the shelters to match the school buildings’ modern style to give the compound a uniform look.

So, how did A&S Landscape fulfil this request? We installed three Motiva Linear™ canopies that came in attractive colours, including Daffodil, Poppy, and Mint. To give the canopies a nice contrast, the steelwork was finished in Slate Grey. This combination led to strong shelters that the children could use as playing or learning spaces outside the classrooms.

After we installed the canopies, the school was pleased with what we did. The staff were excited to see the pupils enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and rain while they played outside. The colours we used made the space feel much more energetic and joyful.

Read more about this project here.

The Bridge School in Ipswich Adds Colourful Canopies and a Bike Shelter

The Bridge School in Ipswich reached out to us at A&S Landscape because they needed their pupils to spend more time outside. They requested outdoor canopies for their children with learning disabilities, among other complex needs. The school also wanted to create a secure area where bikes could be stored.

To meet all their requirements, we installed two Motiva Linear™ canopies. We ensured they were custom-sized so that they fit the building perfectly. We used bright colours like Foxglove, Poppy, and Mint for the roofs to give it a rainbow effect. In addition, to keep the children safe during playtime, we added post protectors.

Another thing our team did was to fit a Cyclo City™ cycle shelter that can comfortably store 10 bikes. Our colourful and weatherproof setup is now there for the kids to enjoy as they play, and they can store their bikes without any worries.

Ark Victoria Academy Adds Colourful Break Time Canopy

Ark Victoria Academy, located in Birmingham, was concerned about where its pupils played during break times. The management realised they needed a long, strong canopy to protect the kids as they played. So, they asked us at A&S Landscape to install something that will not only protect the pupils all year round but will also make the outdoor space livelier. They also needed the canopy to run alongside the building for easy access.

After coming to an agreement with the school, we got to work and installed a Motiva Linear™ canopy with Marine Blue steelwork. We used bright colours like Lagoon Blue and Poppy Red for the roof to give it that liveliness the management requested.

Now, when you visit the school, you’ll find a 28 metre-long canopy with enough space for the pupils to relax, chat, or play even when it’s raining. Everyone in the school, staff and pupils, loves the shelter and how great the outdoor space looks.

Ysgol Bro Teifi in Wales Add Coloured Polycarbonate Roof Canopies

What was the project brief?

Ysgol Bro Teifi, an all-through ‘super’ school located in the town of Dyfed, Wales, was officially opened for the academic year of 2016/17. Five schools were merged to create this new centre, Ysgol Dyffryn Teifi, Aberbanc, Coedybryn, Llandysul, and Pontsian, and is the biggest ever building commissioned by Ceredigion County Council. To accommodate the 1,000 primary and secondary school children who were to attend, the project involved the construction of an impressive two-storey 11200m² facility.

Embarking on such a large-scale project, the school and the county council knew that the site needed to include outdoor areas that were accessible all year round. This is when the council approached A&S Landscape to supply and install a multitude of canopies. The council detailed exactly where they wanted the canopies located on the site map, with a number of specification details. It was necessary for the shelters to be made from weatherproof materials, to offer perfect protection from all types of weather throughout the year, but they also needed to appeal to the children that would be using them.

What was our canopy solution?

All of the canopies installed at the school grounds were from our Motiva Linear range. The frames are made of steel, a great material for a sturdy shelter, and finished in Grey RAL 7000. We topped the canopies with multicoloured polycarbonate roofing sheets, that with light transmission from the sun, create a rainbow effect on the floor. The school chose the following colours for their roofs on the shelters, Daffodil, Foxglove, Lagoon, Mandarin and Poppy. With a large range of colours available for the polycarbonate sheeting, the school had a wide choice.

The impact-resistant polycarbonate roof sheets have a straight roof, asymmetric design (where one side is slightly higher than the other, also known as monopitch). This means that water can efficiently run off the lower side of the roof, providing perfect protection from the weather. There are numerous uses that these shelters are practical for, two examples include covered walkways and dining shelters. The application standard for these types of shelter is against a wall (like here at Ysgol Bro Teifi), but they are also a great choice for a freestanding structure. Whichever configuration is chosen, as a physical structure they have high impact strength.

What was the result of the new shelters?

The canopies looked marvellous against the existing buildings of the school grounds, giving the outdoor areas a vibrant upgrade. The colourful polycarbonate roof sheets allow for a high percentage of light transmission to create a vivid pattern on the floor, which are particularly enjoyed by the primary children who are fascinated with the colours. The canopy structures really help to create a fun and exciting learning environment for all ages, enhancing their learning experience.

With our help, the school have been able to ensure that the school has a considerable amount of outdoor space available to the children all year round. It provides a safe environment even when it’s raining for the children to learn, play and explore the outdoors. The shelters also control internal temperatures, giving excellent comfort for the lessons taught inside. These canopies are just another amazing addition to the students’ already-great experience at Ysgol Bro Teifi. Both the staff and the children are extremely happy with the several new additions.

About the client

Ysgol Bro Teifi, Dyfed is located in the South West of Wales. Newly built for the academic year 2016-17, it was the result of a large-scale merger project for the county council. The school teaches children all the way through from early year settings up to the end of secondary school. They promise a new and exciting journey, and a colourful one too thanks to the new canopies, for each student who takes up education with them. Take a look at the Ysgol Bro Teifi website, which features one of the shelters we installed.

We were thrilled to work on this project alongside the school and county council. It was a pleasure to work on such a large-scale project with the various teams involved, who were all friendly and demonstrated excellent responsiveness. We are glad to have supplied them with a selection of canopies with excellent durability, that will undoubtedly serve them for a long time.

Why choose a coloured polycarbonate canopy for your school?

As the primary construction material of the roof, polycarbonate has excellent weather-resistant qualities, that provide perfect protection from all types of weather. In fact, they offer the unique durability of being virtually unbreakable. They are easy to maintain and clean, so even long after the installation, you can enjoy a great quality canopy.

Due to their extreme versatility, there are several possible uses for these shelters one of the most popular being a playground shelter. Widths of 10000mm easily achieved, and with additional design features, these widths can be extended further still. This means that as an outdoor canopy, they can fit almost any dimension.

Another unique quirk of the roof covering is all of the available colour options. This makes them the perfect addition to primary school environments. There are many positive impacts colours can have on the development of young children in early year settings, with the different colours helping to stimulate different attention levels. The colour tinted panels allow you to create the sort of environment that will benefit the children, or you could even brand it in school colours.

With the huge range of benefits to offer and their high-performance value, these shelters are a fair price and great value. What are you waiting for? Add some colour to your campus!

Why choose A&S Landscape?

We have 44 years’ worth of experience when it comes to the design, supply and install of shelters. In that time, we have worked with a variety of educational institutions, ranging from nurseries all the way through to university campuses. Our fantastic range of shelters has something for everyone, offering excellent standards, not just in our products, but in the additional available support we commit to providing.

It is all of these factors that make us a popular choice across the UK. We don’t just install a canopy for you, we will help you find the best solution for your needs. Asides from the obvious benefits of installing a shelter, we can go further by going through the exact details of what you are hoping to achieve. Whether this is a specific project, or you would just like to add stylish spaces around your campus, we know certain products will be better for you than others. It is our responsibility to provide greater clarity on which canopies are not just a good option, but the best option.

For further information, please get in touch with our friendly team on 01743 636084 or at [email protected]. When it comes to our coloured polycarbonate sheets uk range, we’re a clear market leader.