Education Shade Sails and Waterproof Tension Structures - Usable outdoor space for nursery, primary and secondary schools - with built in weatherproof protection outline - white outline - grey/white
Reclaim outdoor space Smart thinking for your school s grounds Lifetime Warranty The Keep it Group offer a Life Time guarantee on ALL our structures for total Peace of Mind. For more details of what our Lifetime warranty is please see the back of this brochure or visit our website: www.keepitgroup.co.uk Usable outdoor space is one of your school s most valuable assets. Our canopies and sunshades provide year-round shelter and shade. Let children, teachers and parents enjoy quality time at school together. Make more of your space outdoors With over 6000 Shade Sail and Waterproof Tension Structure installations across the UK, Keep It Group is the leading provider of protected outdoor space for primary and secondary schools, nurseries, Sure Start centres, care homes, public places and the commercial and hospitality sector. More and more, local authorities and head teachers are recognising they have a duty to protect young children effectively from the damaging effects of UV sun. Keep It Group Shade Sail fabrics block harmful UVA and UVB rays whilst reducing ambient temperature by up to one third. With a range of Shade Sail configurations and 20+ fabric colours, we create architecturally interesting, cost-effective designs for any outdoor space. Even if you start with just one shaded/sheltered area, we can readily expand it for you in months to come. Our professional Shade Sail team will co-ordinate everything, ensuring swift installation with minimum disruption, either in or outside term time. Be Sun SMART Spend time in the shade between 11-3 Make sure you never burn Aim to cover up with a shirt, hat and sunglasses Remember to take extra care with children Then use factor 15+ sunscreen Shade Sails for. outdoor learning The ability to take classes outdoors opens up a wider world of learning. Watch children respond to an outdoor environment. Help teachers deliver more engaging, adventurous lessons and classwork.
Weatherproof Shade Sails Make your outdoor spaces cool. Triangle Constructed from a specially developed, heavy duty material, Weatherproof Shade Sails provide up to 99% protection from harmful UV rays and reduce temperature in the shaded area by up to 32%. 6m x 6m x 6m 7m x 7m x 7m, x 8m 9m x 9m x 9m Shade Sails can provide large areas with the minimum amount of posts and are shower proof and wind resistant up to Force 10. Shade Sails are limited only by your imagination and can easily be extended over time to suit your needs and budgets. Heavy duty build quality for a heavy duty job All Weatherproof Shade Sail configurations are engineered to withstand snow loads of 22kg per m 2 as well as meeting local council and H&S specifications. Weatherproof Shade Sail Specifications Over 5000 successful installations of shade sails throughout the UK. Shower proof fabric available in a range of over 20 vibrant colours. Designed to a wind rating of 110mph and a snow loading of 22kg per m 2. 95%+ UV protective commercial strength shade fabric. 32% reduction in temperature in the shade. Durable galvanised poles come as standard. Structurally engineered to council and health and safety specifications. Lifetime Guarantee available on all sails. For other bespoke configurations please contact us for a price and to discuss your needs. Hyperbolic Square Square 5m x 5m, 6m x 6m 7m x 7m Double 5m x 10m 6m x 12m 7m x 14m 8m x 16m Triple 5m x 15m 6m x 18m 7m x 21m 8m x 24m Quartro 5m x 20m 6m x 24m 7m x 28m 8m x 32m Weatherproof Shade Sails All posts are supplied galvanised as standard. Over 20 vibrant colours available - See colour list for options.
Overlapping Hyperbolic Square Conic 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 9m x 9m 10m x 10m 11m x 11m 12m x 12m Rectangle 10m x 5-8m 11m x 5-8m 12m x 5-8m Melbourne Beach Square & Triangular 10m x 10m x 10m x 8m 11m x 11m x 11m x 8m 12m x 12m x 12m x 8m 13m x 13m x 13m x 8m 14m x 14m x 14m x 8m Square & Triangle Sq - Square Tri - Triangle 5m x 5m (Sqx1) 5m x 5m x 5m (Trix2) 6m x 6m (Sqx1) 6m x 6m x 6m (Trix2) 7m x 7m (Sqx1) 7m x 7m x 7m (Trix2) (Sqx1) x 8m (Trix2) Weatherproof Shade Sails All posts are supplied galvanised as standard. Over 20 Colours available - See colour list for options.
Main - outline - grey Main - outline - grey/white Overlapping Triangular Waterproof Shade Sails Make your outdoor spaces cool. 6m x 6m 7m x 7m In order to add that dual protection of both sun protection and waterproofing The Keep it Group offer an aesthetically pleasing solution to meet these diverse requirements. Main - outline The range of Waterproof Shade Sails allows large areas to be covered with the minimum amount of posts. Engineered to be wind resistant up to Force 10. Let your needs and imagination sail! The design and form of Shade Sail designs are only limited by your imagination. They can easily be extended over time to suit your changing needs and budgets. The practical solution where the utility of sun protection and shade are required to accommodate varying weather conditions. Waterproof Shade Sail Specifications Largest and leading installer of waterproof shade structures in the UK. 100% UV protection waterproof Mehler PVC fabric available in a range of 9 vibrant standard colours and a bespoke range of colours available to special order - See colour list for options. Designed to BSi s for building loads and weather conditions as well as local council and health and safety specifications. Fully galvanised and powder coated frames. Lifetime Guarantee available on all sails. For other bespoke configurations please contact us for a price and to discuss your needs. All posts are supplied galvanised as standard. Over 20 Colours available - See colour list for options. Waterproof Shade Sails
Hyperbolic Cairns 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m Available with curved edges only. Sydney Albany 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m Waterproof Shade Sails All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Waterproof Tension Structures Make your outdoor spaces waterproof. Waterproof Tension Structures come in a wide range of sizes and provide 100% protection from the rain. They provide the perfect solution as an outdoor classroom, waiting area or as the modern gazebo for covering terraces, courtyards, patios, BBQ, pool areas and vehicles. Curved Edge Hexagonal Curved Edge Linear Edge Fixed Umbrella 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 6m x 6m 4m x 4m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 7m x 7m 5m x 5m 7m x 7m Available with either Curved or Linear (Straight) edges. Guttering can only be fitted to Linear edged structures. Drainage spouts can be placed in a location of your choice but downpipes can only be fitted where there is an adjacent wall to fix it to. After years of engineering development and testing, we can now offer clients a structure that will surpass their expectations. With a full design and build service we can engineer structures that are only limited by your imagination in terms of application and form. Folding Umbrella Waterproof Tension Structures come in a wide range of sizes and they are designed and manufactured using high quality materials to give strength, elegance and durability in all weathers. Their smooth curves are engineered to withstand winds up to 110mph or a gale Force 10. Waterproof Tension Structure Specifications Largest and leading installer of waterproof shade structures in the UK. 100% UV protection waterproof Mehler PVC fabric available in a range of 9 vibrant standard colours and a bespoke range of colours available to special order - See colour list for options. Designed to BSi standards for building loads and weather conditions as well as local council and health and safety specifications. Fully galvanised and powder coated frames. Lifetime Guarantee available on all structures. For other bespoke configurations please contact us for a price and to discuss your needs. 4m x 4m Waterproof Tension Structures All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Cantilever Brisbane Linear edged structures can be linked together and also butted up against walls. Guttering can only be fitted to linear edged structures. Drainage spouts can be placed in a location of your choice but downpipes can only be fitted where there is an adjacent wall to fix it to. contact us for a price. 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m Linear 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 4m x 3m 6m x 3m 6m x 4m 8m x 4m Gazebo Mexican Linear edged structures can be linked together and also butted up against walls. Guttering can be fitted and down pipes attached to any leg. Structures can be joined together to create larger covered areas. Linear 4m x 4m 5m x 5m 6m x 6m 7m x 7m 5m x 3m Barrel Vault 3m x 3m 6m x 3m Waterproof Tension Structures All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Uluru Double Conic Quad Inverted Conic 12m x 7m Custom Made to individual size requirements. For all configurations please Uluru Triple Conic Opera House 18m x 7m 6m 10m Waterproof Tension Structures All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Canberra Melbourne 10m x 3m 7m x 5m Adelaide Mackay 4 Section 5m x 5m Snowflake 7 Section 10.5m x 7m Immense 10m x 10m 4m x 4m Waterproof Tension Structures All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Mildura Australian Conic 3m 4m 5m Multiple 3 x 3m 3 x 4m 3 x 5m Available in a multiple version. Bondi 8m x 5m Waterproof Tension Structures All poles and frames are fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Comes in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available see colour list for details.
Bike Racks A place for your pupils bicycles. Due the increased awareness of pollution, lack of fitness and increased transportation costs, more and more pupils are using their bikes to get to school. The Keep It Group has developed a flexible and cost effective range of bicycle racks and shelters. Accessories For shade sails and tension structures. Once you have considered your structure why not add some functional and practical accessories that will extend and enhance your shade sails and tension structures. Designed to look good and withstand whatever the British weather can throw at it, the Keep It Group Cycle Shelter is an attractive and contemporary bicycle storage unit. Manufatured using long lasting, powder coated steel frames and clear polycarbonate sheeting and with an integrated cycle rack, they provide a tidy and modern, yet cost effective, solution to the storage of cycles at schools, colleges and university campuses. Single Bike Shelter Double Bike Shelter Bike Compound Bike Toast Rack Capacity 10 Cycles 20 Cycles 20 Cycles 10 Cycles Post Protectors In order to conform to Health and Safety guidelines a range of padded post pad protectors are available to stop those unavoidable bumps and bruises. Anti-climb Collars In areas where there is the need for the added security of restricting the possible attraction of climbing onto the structure 2 styles of Anti-climbing collar are available: Passive collar Spiked version Structure Guttering Retro-fitted Winch Where linear edged structures have been specified, guttering can be affixed in order that rain water can be dispersed effectively, via the edge mounted guttering and a strategically located downpipe. To allow the quick and easy removal of snow (and leaf) build ups, a winch can be added which lowers the sail, enabling the snow or other materials to be safely removed. The sail can be retensioned into its original state. The winch can then be locked for added security. Bike Racks & Accessories
Special Projects Need something a little different? Whilst the Keep it Group offers an extensive range of standard solutions to extend the fabric of your grounds, the design options for tensile structures are endless. From a simple walkway providing weather protection to an extension to the more traditional elements of your building, a structurally engineered tensile structure can offer the perfect solution. Design possibilities Keep it Group Capabilities With over 6000 satisfied clients the Keep It Group has a record of delivering complex and multi functional structures through a single source and point of contact. Our customers include hospitality and leisure operators, businesses, schools and colleges and local authorities. Several projects have been funded under Private Finance Initiative, with the group managing and co-ordinating delivery of the total solution. All our structures are designed in accordance with the most stringent of building codes. To achieve a robust and functional structure, we calculate climatic conditions such as anticipated wind and snow loadings. Independent structural engineers ensure the highest specifications for foundations, structure and the applicable fabrics. Planning and installation process Working with you at all stages of the conception, design and installation, the Keep It Group offers TOTAL peace of mind - however detailed or complex your structure. With a full design and engineering service, we can translate your ideas and functional requirements into workable, cost effective solutions. A dedicated Project Manager co-ordinates all the elements of your project, remaining your sole contact until handover. Upon completion to your satisfaction, we ll issue your completion certification. Our Operating and Maintenance Guide ensures your structure remains in prime condition many years to come.
Why choose the Keep It Group Why should you choose a Keep It Group product? Here are the answers at a glance: Weatherproof Shade Sails Over 5,000 successful installations throughout the UK! Filter up to 99% harmful UV rays. Shower proof fabric. 32% reduction in ambient temperature. Designed to withstand winds up to 110mph. Capable of bearing snow loads up to 22kg / m 2 (Approx 7-10cm). Engineered to local council and H&S specifications. Galvanised steel posts. Installations can easily be extended at a later date. Enable new build projects to meet CABE criteria. Waterproof Shade Sails Come in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available. All poles and frames fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Marine grade 316 stainless steel fixings. 100% waterproof fabric. 100% UV protection. Designed to BS5950-1:2000 British Structural use of steel work in buildings. Design wind speeds to BS6399:Part 2: 1997. Design snow loads to BS6399:Part 3: 1997. Engineered to local council and H&S specifications. Designed to withstand winds up to 110mph. Waterproof Tension Structures Come in 9 vibrant colours. Bespoke options available. All poles and frames fully galvanised and powder coated to any RAL colour specification. Marine grade 316 stainless steel fixings. 100% waterproof fabric. 100% UV protection. Designed to BS5950-1:2000 British Structural use of steel work in buildings. Design wind speeds to BS6399:Part 2: 1997. Design snow loads to BS6399:Part 3: 1997. Engineered to local council and H&S specifications. Designed to withstand winds up to 110mph. All come with the peace of mind of a Lifetime Guarantee. Keep It Group - The Company. Family owned and operated. Won t be beaten on price on a like for like basis. All prices quoted include design and installation. No sub-contractors used. 100% reliable. 10 million public liability insurance. Installation teams fully CRB checked and council approved. CHAS and Construction Line registered. All staff hold relevant CSCS cards. CITB trained supervisors. CPCS card-holders for all equipment used to carry out work. PASMA, IPAF first aid training, CAT scanner & JENNY. Manual handling & lifting certified.
About Keep It Group As the UK s leading manufacturer of tensile and shade sail structures, the Keep It Group has compiled over 6000 installations throughout the UK. Our customers include hospitality and leisure operators, commercial businesses, schools and colleges and local authorities. We pride ourselves on the total peace of mind we offer all clients - large or small. Find out what we can do for you. To discuss your needs or arrange a FREE site-survey and advisory visit, call 0800 084 2152 or email info@keepitgroup.co.uk CONTRACTORS HEALTH & SAFETY ASSESSMENT SCHEME Accredited Contractor www.chas.gov.uk outline - white Main - outline Main - Keep It Group Structure House, Grove Close Gayton Road Eastcote Northants NN12 8NG Telephone: 01327 830906 Email: info@keepitgroup.co.uk Website: www.keepitgroup.co.uk outline - grey/white Main - outline - grey Main -