Expand outdoor learning by adding a roof

The addition of a roofing system to any open outdoor learning or play area in a school offers an opportunity to increase the function and purpose of the area, effectively enabling students (and teachers) to spend more time outdoors, all year round. Creating covered areas between existing buildings enables a massive increase in the potential usage of areas that were once at the mercy of the elements.

While the benefit to students of covering a hot playground with a well-built shade structure is common knowledge, basketball and tennis courts can also double as magnificent outdoor assembly areas, and functional all- weather play areas, when covered with long lasting roof structures.

The great advantage of open walled roof structures over conventional enclosed buildings is they allow far greater natural air flow and light and are generally quite easily adaptable to fit into or over an existing outdoor area.

By selecting durable and long lasting materials for your roof structures - including hot dip
galvanised steel frame work, Zincalume or Colorbond steel roof sheets, or highly opaque heavy duty PVC/PVDF fabrics for superior light transmission - an investment in a multi- purpose outdoor learning and play area can provide benefits to your school for many years to come. There are, however, some crucial factors to consider when selecting a supplier, some of which are as follows:

• What additional uses can we facilitate with the addition of a covered multi-purpose outdoor learning and play area?
• What is the environmental impact of the proposed structure?
• What design options are available, and can we see them in 3D prior to purchasing?
• What is the proposed longevity of the proposed materials and the warranties offered by the supplier?
• Are the structures designed and engineered to Australian Standards?
• Are the structures manufactured from Australian-made long-lasting materials?
• Does the supplier, and the design of the structure, meet the compliance, clearance, and safety standards of our local authorities?
• Does the supplier service metropolitan AND regional sites Australia-wide?

Weathersafe have been designing and building covered outdoor learning and play structures and shelters since the 1950’s and provide answers in the affirmative to all of the above questions. Working closely with clients from idea to completion, a Weathersafe structure will bring your students together in an engaging space where they will enjoy outdoor learning and play.

With a huge range of design capabilities and product ideas, and a full time, in-house CAD drafting and engineering team, Weathersafe take pride in being 100 percent compliant with the education sector in terms of regulations, staff clearances and training. Call Weathersafe today on 1300 818 864 and speak to a professional about how your school will benefit from the addition of a multi-purpose covered outdoor learning and play area.