The answer for this can vary by the type of structure and the complexity of the design. There are two main processes that take place to create and deliver shade structures: engineering and production. The simple answer is 2 to 3 weeks for engineering and 4-5 weeks for production, but read on if you’d like a more in-depth explanation.
Engineering Process: On custom shade orders without sealed drawings, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to produce shop drawings/BOMs and workloads for the shop. Once that is complete, the order is scheduled for production. The estimated shipping date will be available to allow for installation planning.
Production Process: At the time your order is scheduled for production, we typically have 3 weeks of other shade orders already on the schedule. A typical order will require one week to build and ship. In total, your shipping date will most likely be 4-5 weeks after the engineering process is complete. Certain orders containing custom aspects, such as custom powder coat colors that carry longer lead times from our vendors, may affect these dates.
For customers in wind-prone areas, whether due to coastal storms, northern snowfalls or strong seasonal gusts – This is why we offer the Quick-Release fabric tensioning elbow with every order. This feature makes it easy to install and tighten your fabric, and just as easy to remove it when bad weather is on the way. Taking the fabric down ahead of severe conditions like high winds, snow, or hurricanes helps protect both the fabric and frame. Our frames are rated to withstand wind gusts up to 150 mph when the fabric is removed.
