Brighton Beach Alfresco Home

The Shaderunner® Retractable Sail System is ideally suited for a range of applications around the home, from outdoor entertaining spaces and patios to swimming pools and courtyards. With a wide range of fabrics and colour options available, the Shaderunner® complements all architectural styles, from contemporary suburban homes to traditional country residences.

 

 

A year ago the owners of this lovely home in the Adelaide beach suburb of Brighton had an existing terrace which was generally underutilised. Recognising the potential of this north facing outdoor space, the owners put into action a comprehensive makeover of the area resulting in this well-designed and stylish entertaining space. By constructing this stylish timber clad pergola, the owners were able to easily add a functional Shaderunner® retractable sail system, providing controllable shade on demand, as and when required.

 

 

Complimented with stylish paving, contemporary flower boxes and the stunning Shaderunner® retractable sail, this outdoor space can now be fully enjoyed throughout the hotter months. During summer the Shaderunner® can be fully extended to provide maximum shade, UV protection and thermal comfort on demand. In the cooler months the system can be retracted back, enabling winter sun to be maximised making the most of the available light and consequent solar gains.

 

 

This stunning pergola features three stylish timber rafter and column modules, and is ideally suited to retrofitting the Shaderunner® to.  The owners elected to have the manually operated system, which features an easy to use continuous looped cord system with tie off horn cleat. Available with either manual or motorised operation, the Shaderunner® can be supported by a number of structural systems from an existing or purpose built pergola, between walls or fascias or on support posts. The unique qualities of Shaderunner® enable small or large areas to be spanned and protected with minimum support structure.

 

 

So when designing an outdoor area, entertaining space or swimming pool, practical shading should be at the forefront of the design process. A well designed space should consider shading, and in particular retractable shading. The combined effect of reducing the impact of the sun during the summer and making the most of available light and warmth in the winter not only enables greater usage of outdoor spaces, but can also aid with passive solar design strategies.

 

 

Passive solar design aims to reduce the impact and usage of mechanical air conditioning and heating systems, by the combined approach of reducing unwanted solar gains during summer and maximising solar gains through winter. Being a fully retractable shade system, the Shaderunner® can help achieve this, whilst providing a visually appealing addition to the home.

 

 

The Shaderunner® Retractables Sail is constructed using only the most durable marine grade yacht fittings and Ronstan ball bearing pulleys, ensuring years of trouble free shading with minimal maintenance. The Shaderunner® is manufactured from a range of rigorously tested fabrics, from 95% Polyester Mesh to Waterproof PVC. Each fabric is mould resistant and offers protection from glare and the sun’s harmful rays, with a wide range of colours available. The unique qualities of Shaderunner® enable it to be utilised for a multitude of applications, from the smallest domestic setting right up to large span commercial projects, such as aquatic parks and hotels.

 

 

With distributors available in each state, the Shaderunner® is available throughout Australia.

Why not contact Shadeform today to discuss your residential or commercial project?