Designed and Manufactured in the United Kingdom
- Strength,
Durability, and Lightweight—Terrafirma Canopy
frames (Wigwams) are made from high-strength marine anodised aluminium
with stainless fasteners and Glass fibre polymer fittings.
- Unique
hand-crafted masts from natural laminated
hardwoods. The arched shape and layered timbers provide strength and stability.
- 360˚ Rotation on
its axis. This means you can move the canopy and maximise the shade
throughout the day while leaving the furniture in one place.
- Corrosion-resistant
and low-maintenance—only stainless steel is
used for the main structural boots and boom fittings. This prevents rust, minimising
maintenance.
- Ease
and safety—A unique hook tube fixing system means you
can remove and stow your canopy in minutes. Undo the nuts, lower the
wigwam to the floor, detach the sister clips, and stow—simple, easy, and
quick.
- Stainless
Winches—unique for the ShadeArt parasol range. Each
is fully marinised with only stainless or marinised components. They are
small, strong, and beautifully proportioned, with fixed or removable
winder handles and a safety pin to prevent unwanted tampering.
- Furniture
grade Joinery - Terrafirma uses only premium grade hand-selected
timbers. Each precision milled in the UK,
- Size -
Shade anywhere from 4m2 to 12 m2 from a single mast. unlimited
shade options when you add more Terrafirma parasols.
- Shapes -
available in Square - Rectangular and Octagonal canopies
- Canopies -
tailored from premium grade 100% solution dyed European acrylic canvas.
Each is guaranteed to keep 80% or more of its original colour after five
years
- Colour
Range - over 100 fabrics to select
from.
- SPF -
ShadeArt premium acrylics give high sun protection from
the sun’s harmful UV rays. Typically, higher protection levels mean darker
your canopy colour.
- Water
Resistant - premium acrylic canvas gives excellent
protection from the rain
- Choice -
Plain + Valance and Louver panelled wind-vented canopy options. Custom
colour combinations to order.
- Branding -
Logo Printing is available for as little as one parasol or as many as you
need.
- Heating
& lighting - available in various options to work
with your available power supply and budget. From One to four heaters
- Portable
or permanent —available with Pedestal, fixed, or
custom bases designed and made to order. These can be on wheels, used as
planter boxes, or virtually anything you need.
- Custom
bespoke solutions—SHADEmakers UK has designed
and provided bespoke shade solutions for over two decades. If you have a
specific need, please let us know.
- Project-Specific
CAD Design Service - call or email
the team at SHADEmakers.
- Design
& Construction Team - available for
more complex design solutions and installations.
- Spare
parts and canopies are always available—often impossible to
source for owners of parasols bought elsewhere. It's never a problem when
you buy a ShadeArt. Each is marked with a unique serial number so we can
easily find your parasol. Shipping can also be arranged worldwide.
At SHADEmakers UK, we take great pride in
our sales and aftercare service. We are committed to providing our clients
ongoing support long after their initial purchase. We continue to supply
clients with spare parts and canopies for parasols purchased from us over 20
years ago. Moreover, our UK-based team is fully equipped to service, repair,
and refurbish any product we sell. Please read what our clients say about us: SHADEmakers
Reviews.