# Gulf Shades

> Shade structures and car wash canopies in Houston, TX


## Pages

- [Contact](https://gulfshades.com/contact/): Questions about a project, a replacement, or a site visit? We reply within one business day.
- [About](https://gulfshades.com/about/): Gulf Shade Structures was founded in Houston, Texas in 2006.
- [Projects](https://gulfshades.com/projects/): A selection of structures we've built and installed.
- [Services](https://gulfshades.com/services/): Our work covers everything from design and fabrication to on-site installation, and we also provide replacement service for aging or storm-damaged shade sails.
- [Steel Fabrication](https://gulfshades.com/products/steel-fabrication/): Structural framework and welded steel components, built in-house.
- [Shade Structures](https://gulfshades.com/products/shade-structures/): Cantilevers and sails for parks, parking lots, and commercial sites.
- [Restaurants & Bars](https://gulfshades.com/products/restaurants-bars/): Custom sails for patios, bars, and outdoor dining.
- [Car Wash](https://gulfshades.com/products/car-wash/): Vacuum canopies, entrances, pay points, and camera poles for express car washes.
- [Products](https://gulfshades.com/products/): Canopies, shade sails, and steel structures engineered to fit each site and installed by our team.
- [Home](https://gulfshades.com/): Shade sails and canopies for express car washes, restaurants, bars, parks, and parking lots. Designed, fabricated, and installed by our Houston team.

## Products

- [Custom Made Shade Sails](https://gulfshades.com/product/custom-shade-sails/): These sails can be twisted, overlapped, or cut into different shapes to fit the specific needs of our clients. Shade sails with different shapes can be designed and fabricated with ease. Twisted, overlapped, or custom-cut Designed to fit the site
- [Square Sails](https://gulfshades.com/product/square-sails/): Four vertical posts form the outside perimeter of the structure. Galvanized cable or wire rope runs through the sleeves around the edges of the shade-net, horizontally between the posts at clearance height. Can be combined side by side or back to back Larger sizes can be engineered
- [Triangle Sails](https://gulfshades.com/product/triangle-sails/): Three vertical posts form the outside perimeter of the structure. Galvanized cable or wire rope runs through the sleeves around the edges of the shade-net, horizontally between the posts at clearance height. Can be combined side by side or back to back Larger sizes can be engineered
- [T-Cantilever](https://gulfshades.com/product/t-cantilever/): Two vertical posts and two carry beams form the outside perimeter. 2” galvanized tubing runs through the sleeves around the edges of the shade-net, and four 2” galvanized tubes rise at an angle from the post tops to form the pyramid peak. To lower cost, it can be attached to existing buildings or structures with sufficient anchoring points. Can be combined side by side or back to back Attaches to existing buildings to lower cost Custom heights available
- [Four Post Cantilever](https://gulfshades.com/product/four-post-cantilever/): A hybrid between a Full Cantilever and a Four Post design. It requires four posts, but they can be installed on a different grid or size than the top structure. Two horizontal beams on top of the posts let the entire top structure slide in a pre-determined direction after installation, creating a cantilevered effect. Four posts on a flexible grid Top structure slides after installation Cantilevered effect
- [Two Post Cantilever](https://gulfshades.com/product/two-post-cantilever/): Besides the visual effect, Full Cantilever Shade Structures are popular because only two posts or columns are used per top structure. This allows easy access to the shaded area below and removes the risk of driving into front posts. Two posts per top structure Easy access to the shaded area No front posts to drive into
- [Four Post Structure](https://gulfshades.com/product/four-post-structure/): The Four Post Shade Structure uses the same top structure technology as the Cantilever, with the exception that four posts are required. These posts are normally positioned at the four respective corners of the structure. Four corner posts Cantilever top-structure technology
- [Custom Steel Fabrication](https://gulfshades.com/product/custom-steel-fabrication/): Custom steel fabrication for commercial and specialty structures, including structural framework, crossbars, camera poles, and other welded steel components, built in-house and powder coated for durability. In-house welding and fabrication Custom-engineered to spec Durable steel construction with powder coating Built for commercial and outdoor use
- [Pay Points](https://gulfshades.com/product/pay-points/): Custom-fabricated steel pay point structures and canopies for car wash entry lanes, built to house payment kiosks and provide weather coverage. Durable steel construction Custom sizing for kiosk and lane layout Powder-coated finish Weatherproof design
- [Entrance Canopies](https://gulfshades.com/product/entrance-canopies/): Custom steel entrance canopies for car washes and other commercial properties, designed to provide weather protection and a polished look at the point of entry. Custom-engineered steel frame Durable powder-coated finish Sized to match site entrance and branding
- [Camera Poles](https://gulfshades.com/product/camera-poles/): Custom-fabricated steel camera poles for car wash sites and other commercial properties, built to the required height and mounting specifications. Heavy-duty welded steel construction Custom heights and mounting options Powder-coated finish
- [Shade Sails for Restaurants & Bars](https://gulfshades.com/product/restaurant-shade-sails/): Custom-designed shade sails for patios, bars, and outdoor dining areas, built to fit the space and provide attractive sun protection. Custom sizing and layout Commercial-grade UV-blocking fabric Engineered steel supports Single or multi-sail configurations
- [Car Wash Canopies](https://gulfshades.com/product/car-wash-canopies/): Vacuum-bay shade canopies and structural steel covers for express car washes, sized and engineered to fit each site. Compatible with major vacuum system brands Durable powder-coated steel frame UV-resistant shade fabric


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