PlayTowers: Integrated Playground Shade

Our patented PlayTowers provide obstacle-free shade directly over the heart of your playground!

We invented integrated playground shade that spans beyond the playground equipment. You cannot find a superior shade solution for your playground anywhere else.

Not only can they be installed on new playgrounds, but they can be retrofitted to existing playground equipment too! PlayTowers are perfect for sprucing up your old playground on a limited budget. This economical solution will add new life to an old playground, while protecting children from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.

All PlayTowers are custom designed for your playground and engineered to comply with the latest local and national building code requirements.

Features & Benefits

• Engineered for 170 mph wind loads with cover off and 120 mph wind loads with cover on (note: covers must be removed when winds are forecasted to be greater than 90 mph to avoid cloth damage)
• Lowers the temperature up to 20 degrees underneath
• Blocks up to 97% ultraviolet radiation
• Provides 85 - 95% shade
• Holds up to 5 lbs snow loads, 10 lbs live loads
• 80% water repellent

Non-Prorated Warranty: Fabric - 15 years | Frame - 20 years

Steel: Apollo Sunguard uses structural steel and Allied Steel made from cold-rolled, galvanized tubular steel with a triple layer of protection. Allied Steel products outperform most steels in tensile strength and long-term corrosion resistance, as well as saltwater spray and other weathering tests.

Fabric: Sunguard Shade Cloth® is known for its strength, vibrant color and durability. The high-density polyethylene fabric with ultraviolet additives is Rachel knitted so material will not unravel when cut, ensuring stability and a consistent shade pattern. All of our fabric passes the ASTM E-84 fire rating test as well as the NFPA 255 and NFPA-701, and is rated a Class 1 Material.

Thread: Tenera thread used for stitching is guaranteed not to rot due to UV exposure or other environmental causes.

Corners: Fabric connection points are triple reinforced. Each connecting point has vinyl sewn between layers for reinforcement.

Cable & Fasteners: Tensioning cable is galvanized steel; fasteners are stainless steel.

Quick & Easy Cover Removal: No special tools required. Just loosen the turnbuckles and you're done!