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Having an outdoor shelter can be like adding a whole new room. That’s definitely what it felt like when adding this weatherproof canopy in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Sunshine Pre-School wanted a space that reflected their name. Happy, colourful and bright. But they wanted that space outside, which meant they needed a creative solution for an outdoor shelter.
The benefits and importance on outdoor play on children
Health is detrimentally affected by not getting ample exercise, resulting in increasing numbers of obesity in children and adolescents. Children are not playing outside as much as they have done before, curbing their exposure to sunlight and thus the creation of Vitamin D which helps to combat infection and keeps skin healthy. Sunlight also helps to manage the creation of melatonin which regulates sleep. Phones and tablets emit damaging blue light, which can cause headaches and eye strain. Blue light in the evenings can even restrain the creation of melatonin, which in turn can make falling asleep very hard for some children.
So what is the answer to this slippery slope that we find ourselves on… More time outside!
Find out how schools can help their pupils spend more time outdoors over on our blog.
They chose a Motiva Linear, 6000mm x 3000mm in a range of colours, with red, yellow, green and blue steelwork. This outdoor shelter keeps up the personality of the environment despite retaining all the qualities you would expect from a robust classroom extension.
Children now have the chance to play and learn outside all year round. The area extends the classroom without the need for a traditional extension or associated planning permissions. IT was constructed quickly and will be strong for many years to come as it is made from galvanised steel and polycarbonate roofing. A lovely choice and a great addition to the setting.
“We are very happy with our canopy from A&S Landscape. It’s like having an extra room, which means we’re able to have a quiet room and a noisy room. It also looks good.”
Parent – Sunshine Pre-school
Read more about similar projects on our blog.
We’ve installed many other canopies and shade sails across Shropshire
Straight Roof Play Area Canopy Installed at Meole Brace CE Primary School
In collaboration with our building contractor client our engineers constructed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy at Meole Brace CE Primary School Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 4000mm X 3000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.
St Lawrence Primary School Add Multicoloured Polycarbonate Roof Shelter
In combination with a specialist architectural practice we created a straight polycarbonate roof canopy at St Lawrence Primary School Preston-Upon-The-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire. The full contract involved one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.
Brightly Coloured School Shelters Designed for Ark Day Nursery
In collaboration with our building contractor client our team created four canopies for Ark Day Nursery Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The job involved the supply and installation of four canopies. One Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 7500mm X 3000mm, one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 9450mm X 3000mm, one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 16500mm X 3000mm and one Motiva™ Cantilever straight roof canopy measuring 3000mm X 1650mm. All canopies included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.
John Fletcher Primary School Install Curved Roof Playground Canopy
Working alongside our building contractor client our engineers erected a mono canopy for John Fletcher Primary School Madeley, Telford, Shropshire. The contract included one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 10450mm X 2600mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.
Hollinswood Primary School Add Large Shelter to Cover Play Area
Working with a specialist firm of architects we created a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for Hollinswood Primary School Telford, Shropshire. The contract included one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 12000mm X 11000mm including Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. Also the supply and installation of one glazed panel from the top of the existing building to the top of the canopy.
Straight Roof Playground Canopy Made for St Andrews CE Primary School
Working with our building contractor client A&S erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in St Andrews CE Primary School Shifnal, Shropshire. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 10200mm X 4000/1200mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.
