Weathersafe

What Weathersafe does

Weathersafe Shades Pty Ltd is a South Australian, privately held design-build fabricator of commercial outdoor shade and shelter structures, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Welland, Adelaide. The company operates an end-to-end turnkey model covering concept, custom engineering, fabrication, compliance, approvals, installation, and ongoing maintenance, serving three primary verticals: education (schools and early learning centres), local government (councils, pools, reserves), and commercial customers (national retailers, transport, hospitality, and entertainment venues). Notable clients include Adelaide Airport, Woolworths, City of Salisbury, City of Mount Gambier, Light Regional Council, The Bend Motorsports Park, and multiple state schools delivered under the Department for Education's Schools Upgrade Fund.

The product portfolio spans 15 categories — shade sails, framed shade structures, covered outdoor learning areas (COLA), barrel vaults, cantilevers, membrane structures, car park shade, solar car parks, retractable roofs, awnings, permanent and retractable umbrellas, hard roof structures, and fabric selection — built on tensioned membrane engineering using premium materials such as Monotec 370 shade cloth, Serge Ferrari 902S2 PVC membrane, Gale 430 architectural cloth, Colorbond steel, and hot-dip galvanised powder-coated steel frames. Differentiated engineering features include digital 3D shade modelling during design, anti-vandal column discs for public-asset safety, and Helioscreen motorised retractable roof systems integrated with Somfy RTS motors and wind sensors.

Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based contracts (one-time sale and installation), with no public pricing and no recurring software or subscription model. Distribution runs through direct enterprise and government field sales supported by tender submissions, channel partnerships with facility management majors Ventia and Spotless under AGFMA agreements for federal education work, and co-delivery arrangements with architects (DesignInc), builders (Mossop, Emmett, Gilmore), and landscapers (Greenplay, Creative Pools). The company is privately held, headquartered at 109 Welland Avenue, Welland SA 5007, and operates primarily in South Australia with growing reach into Western Australia. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Weathersafe

Legal name

Weathersafe Shades Pty Ltd

Website

https://weathersafe.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weathersafe is a South Australian design-build fabricator of commercial outdoor shade and shelter structures, serving education, local government, and commercial clients across Australia with custom-engineered shade sails, COLAs, barrel vaults, and retractable roof systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Shade Structures

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Pergolas, Pavilions & Hardscape Shade Structures (HSAIACAH)

Keywords

• Commercial shade structures
• Outdoor shelter solutions
• Covered outdoor learning areas
• Tensioned membrane structures
• Car park shade systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Shade Structure Sales and Installation: Design, engineering, manufacture, supply, and installation of bespoke shade structures including shade sails, COLA, barrel vaults, cantilevers, car parks, and other outdoor shelters. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with government, education, and commercial sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Weathersafe designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies, and installs bespoke commercial outdoor shade and shelter structures for the government, education, and commercial sectors. Its product range spans shade sails, framed shades, COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Areas), barrel vaults, cantilevers, car park shades, retractable roofs, awnings, umbrellas, and hard roof structures. The company delivers full turnkey project management from initial concept, custom design, and 3D shade modeling through engineering, compliance, approvals, installation, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Weathersafe offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial shade solutions spanning 15 distinct product categories. The core portfolio includes shade sails, framed shade structures, covered outdoor learning areas (COLA), barrel vault structures, and cantilever structures — each available in various sizes and configurations. Supporting products include car park shade structures (with solar panel integration), retractable roofs (Helioscreen systems), awnings, permanent and retractable umbrellas, and hard roof structures. The company also provides fabric selection services using premium materials like Monotec 370 and Gale 430 shade cloth, along with architectural membrane structures. Weathersafe delivers complete turnkey solutions covering design, engineering, compliance, approvals, installation and maintenance, primarily serving commercial, government, education sectors and hospitality venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shade Sails
• Framed Shade Structures Frame shade structures providing economic shade solutions for small to large areas, particularly suited for schools, playgrounds, and early learning centres.
• COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Areas) Covered outdoor learning areas providing all-weather protection and increasing teaching or play space areas in a cost-effective manner for schools and education providers.
• Shelters and Verandahs Custom outdoor shelter and verandah designs for various applications including walkways, classrooms, and covered outdoor spaces.
• Barrel Vault Structures Attractive large-span covered solutions with custom designed flexible column spacings, available with shade cloth or waterproof membrane cover for schools, sports facilities, and commercial venues.
• Cantilever Structures Cantilever shade structures providing shade without requiring forward columns, ideal for poolside areas, spectator seating, and space-critical applications.
• Membrane Structures Custom membrane structures for architectural and functional applications requiring distinctive design elements.
• Car Park Shade Structures Shade structures designed for car park applications providing UV protection for vehicles and pedestrians at shopping centres, airports, and commercial sites.
• Solar Car Parks Combined shade and solar energy generation structures for car park applications, supporting EV charging station canopies and shopping centre installations.
• Helioscreen Retractable Roof Systems Motorised retractable roof units with Somfy RTS motors, remote control, wind sensors, and waterproof fabric offering 100% rain protection for all-weather outdoor dining and commercial spaces.
• Awnings Traditional awning solutions for residential and commercial shade applications.
• Permanent Umbrellas Permanent umbrella structures with centre post or cantilevered side post for ongoing outdoor shade coverage.
• Retractable Umbrellas Motorised or manual retractable umbrella systems providing flexible shade control.
• Hard Roof Structures Solid roof structures using Colorbond or steel roofing materials for permanent weather protection at commercial and public sites.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mossop Construction + InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mossop for construction and interior projects. Collaborated on Endeavour College barrel vault COLA project (39m x 18.9m) delivering large waterproof shelter with Serge Ferrari 902S2 PVC membrane.
• VentiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor facility management partner operating under AGFMA agreement with Australian Government. Weathersafe is compliant to work on Education Sites managed under Ventia, holding required police clearances and working with children checks. Multiple ongoing collaborations across schools including Hawker Area School, Challa Gardens, Adelaide North Special School, and many others.
• SpotlesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacility management company providing ongoing access to school contracts. Collaborated on projects including Wynn Vale School COLA, Loxton High School, and Marryatville Primary School.
• DesignInccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural studio collaboration on Wulanda Recreation Centre project in Mount Gambier. Provided architectural input on shade pattern and modern design for cantilever structure over diving pit.
• Creative Pools & LandscapingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal commercial landscaper partnership for Loxton Lutheran School barrel vault project (40m x 13m).
• Emmett ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder partnership for Green Leaves Early Learning Centre in Bowden, providing shade structures across six playgrounds and sand pit areas.
• Greenplay Commercial LandscapingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial landscaper collaboration for Woodcroft College early learning centre shade sail installation.
• Gilmore ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction partner for The Cove Tavern Helioscreen retractable roof installation (2x Pure HS20 motorised roof systems).
• Project StrategiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject management company collaboration for Woolworths Port Pirie major car park shade project.
• TPS AquaticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject management company for Balaklava Swimming Pool shade sail structure over splash pad and children's pool.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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