Ulverston Umbrella: Versatile, Stylish, and Built to Last

When it comes to creating a durable yet stylish sheltered space, the Ulverston Umbrella is an ideal solution. Constructed using premium waterproof tensile fabric and supported by a robust tubular steel post, this umbrella-shaped canopy provides reliable, year-round protection. Its versatile and modern design is perfect for outdoor seating, dining areas, educational facilities, healthcare settings, and public spaces, complementing both natural and urban landscapes beautifully.

Key features include:

Waterproof Tensile Fabric Roof: Ensures reliable protection from rain, keeping everyone beneath comfortable and dry.
High UV Protection: The premium tensile fabric blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, significantly enhancing safety for users.
Exceptional Fire Safety: The fabric complies with fire performance standards BS 7837, ensuring safety in various environments.
Durable Fabric: With a fabric weight of 590 g/sqm, it boasts excellent tear and split resistance (strength rating of 250/250 daN/5 cm).
Long Lifespan: The fabric has a life expectancy of 10-15 years and includes a 5-year guarantee, while the steel framework lasts up to 25 years.

Versatility and Customisation

With sizes available from 3m up to 6m square, the Ulverston Umbrella adapts effortlessly to any space, and suits both compact spaces and larger areas with ease. Choose from a vibrant palette of 40 colours to match your branding, surroundings, or vision. The sturdy steel post (219mm diameter) can be powder-coated in your chosen colour or galvanised for superior longevity, ensuring your outdoor space looks exceptional and cohesive.

Real-Life Applications

Nishkam School, West London

Schools frequently choose Ulverston Umbrellas for their versatility, efficient installation, and minimal impact on playground space. In July 2023, Nishkam School required a practical yet stylish canopy to cover their outdoor dining area. To meet their requirements without overwhelming the space, we supplied and installed three 6m x 6m Ulverston Umbrellas. This provided effective shade and weather protection, enabling students to spend more quality time outdoors.

Salford Royal Hospital, Greater Manchester

Ulverston Umbrellas are not just suited to schools, they’re ideal for healthcare and community settings too. Salford Royal Hospital sought to enhance its neurorehabilitation garden, creating a comfortable outdoor area accessible year-round for patients and their families. Our 5m x 5m Ulverston Umbrella proved the perfect solution, offering reliable shelter, vibrant aesthetics, and space efficiency (covering an area equivalent to two parking spaces without cluttering the area with multiple poles).

The hospital selected a stylish combination of Light Grey (RAL 7001) posts with Carrot Orange fabric, adding vibrancy and warmth to their grounds. The client expressed high satisfaction, sharing positive feedback:

“I was impressed with the professionalism of your organisation and the operatives who attended for installation.”

Easy Care, Low Maintenance

Maintaining your Ulverston Umbrella is effortless due to our exclusive tensile fabric, which is fully waterproof and constructed from a woven base cloth of high-tenacity polyester threads. During manufacture, the fabric is coated under constant tension in both warp and weft directions, creating a durable, polymer-coated surface layer. This advanced process results in superior elongation resistance, minimising fabric movement over time and maximising durability.

Simply use warm water and a non-abrasive cleaner to keep it pristine. Complete care instructions and after-sales support ensure your structure retains its elegant appearance year after year.

Ready to Learn More?

Explore additional details by downloading our Free Umbrella Guide, reviewing our comprehensive Tensile Fabric Structure FAQs, or contacting our friendly team directly.

Transform your outdoor space with the Ulverston Umbrella today, built to last and designed to impress.

Able Canopies Ltd. design, manufacture and install commercial grade canopies, shade sails, awnings and shelters across the UK. We specialise in servicing the education, leisure, healthcare and retail sectors and have extensive experience working with schools, councils, architects and contracting firms.
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