Gazebo Sun Shade Manufacturer
Tensioned-fabric gazebos built for shade — a translucent membrane that blocks the harsh overhead sun and almost all UV while staying open on every side, so a garden, seating area or poolside stays usable through the middle of the day. Built by Ekra Decor since 1998.
- Blocks almost all UV
- Open on every side — stays airy
- Cooler underside with a light membrane
- Engineered to IS 875, IS 800 & IS 456
Engineering Trusted by India’s Leading Names
28+ years delivering tensile structures for corporate campuses, industrial groups, and institutional developments — built with fabric technology from the world’s leading membrane manufacturers.
TATA Motors
L&T
Reliance
Adani
Mahindra
Godrej
DLF
ITC Ltd
Maruti Suzuki
GMR Group
JSW Steel
Prestige Group
Sobha
Siemens
Tata Chemicals
Tata Tele Business Services
Power Grid Corporation
Emaar MGF
National Law University Delhi
UPES Dehradun
Vasant Valley School
Aditya Birla Group
Amity University
Vikram Solar
Tractors India
Mazda Colours
Millennium Structurals
Sehwag International School
BSBK Pvt. Ltd.
17 Miles Hotel
Rich Harvest School
The Imperial New Delhi
Moore Constructions
Mehra Construction
Ramprastha
Minda NexGenTech (UNO Minda)
Yashmay Public School
Gyan Mandir Foundation
Omega Developers
SPEC
Serge Ferrari
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Heytex
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Pait
Making a gazebo usable on a 43 °C afternoon
An unshaded seating area in an Indian summer is dead space from late morning to evening. A gazebo sun shade is about pulling the perceived temperature down far enough that people will actually sit there through the hottest hours.
What the membrane blocks
Most of the heat you feel outdoors arrives as direct solar radiation. An architectural shade fabric blocks 95 to 99 percent of it, and more than almost all UV, so the seating, the table and the people under it stay far cooler even though the air temperature barely moves.
Waterproof roof or open mesh
A PVDF or PVC membrane blocks all the sun and all the rain, but the conical form has to vent hot air at the peak. A knitted HDPE mesh (5 to 15 percent open) lets a breeze through and costs less, where rain cover is not the point.
Colour and overhang
Light fabrics run cooler on the underside and re-radiate less heat downward. Extend or tilt the roof toward the low west sun — the afternoon is the problem time, and a gazebo sized only for noon leaves it exposed.
Keep the air moving
Shade alone is not comfort. Leave the sides open for cross-ventilation, or hang fans from the mast.
Related: tensile gazebos, tensile shade structures. Tell us the area and orientation for a recommendation.
Gazebo canopy forms
For shade, an open form that keeps air moving matters as much as coverage. A cone or a cluster of cones shades a wide footprint without walling the space in.
Conical
The membrane is pulled up to a central high ring on a single mast, shedding water outward. The iconic gazebo shape — strong, self-draining, and striking from any angle.
Hypar / saddle
Four points, two high and two low, twist the fabric into a double-curved surface. A more contemporary look, efficient over a square footprint.
Tiered dome
Radial ribs form a dome, often stepped with a gap between tiers for light and ventilation. Suits a larger function or event space.
Multi-peak
A cluster of small cones covers a wider area while keeping the peaked character — used over banquet frontages and large lawns.
Related: engineered gazebo tensile structures, outdoor tensile structures and custom fabric structures.
What is specified on a gazebo canopy
The priority is shade without enclosure — a light-toned translucent membrane, open sides, and a form that keeps the breeze.
| Element | Options |
|---|---|
| Form | Conical, hypar, tiered dome, or multi-peak — chosen from the footprint and the setting |
| Membrane | PVC-coated polyester for most work; PVDF for a longer-lasting finish and colour hold; PTFE-glass for a permanent, non-combustible roof |
| Colour | Across the PVC and PVDF ranges; PTFE-glass is essentially white |
| Frame | Galvanised steel mast, rings and perimeter; painted or stainless-detailed where exposed |
| Sides | Open on all sides by default; screens or roll-down blinds can be added |
| Drainage | Off the cone or dome to defined low points, piped away where needed |
| Foundations | Pad footings to IS 456, sized for wind uplift and mast compression |
| Lighting | Uplighting onto the membrane for a soft glow after dark; wiring concealed in the mast |
| Scope | Survey, 3D design, fabrication, installation and tensioning — one in-house team |
General membrane figures — life, translucency, fire class — are manufacturer values for the material type, set out on the membrane materials page.
Membrane options
A light-toned PVC or PVDF membrane keeps the underside coolest. All the coated fabrics block the rain and almost all UV; the difference is how long the finish stays clean and bright.
PVC-coated polyester
The most economical choice and the widest colour range; blocks the rain, hail and almost all UV. PVC fabric →
PVDF-lacquered PVC
The same base with a tougher top-coat that stays cleaner under dust and pollution. PVDF fabric →
PTFE-coated glass
Non-combustible and near self-cleaning, with the longest service life. PTFE fabric →
A full comparison of the fabrics — translucency, fire class, typical life — is on the membrane materials page.
How it is engineered and built
The governing load
Even a shade gazebo carries a real wind load — an open canopy catches wind from every direction. The membrane is pre-stressed into double curvature so it stays taut, and the mast and pad foundations are sized for the site’s design wind pressure under IS 875 Part 3.
Steel & foundations to code
The frame is designed to IS 800 and the footings to IS 456, checked for uplift and overturning. Galvanising to IS 4759 / IS 2629 for corrosion protection.
Built off-site, raised fast
Steel is cut, welded and galvanised in the workshop and the membrane is cut and welded into panels, while the footings are cast on site. On-site work is then quick and low-disruption.
One accountable team
Survey, 3D design, fabrication, installation and tensioning are all Ekra Decor’s own team, with a handover pack of drawings, load report, stability certificate and material certificates.
What drives the cost
Cost is not a fixed rate per square foot — two structures of the same size can differ widely. The main factors:
A simple garden shade cone is at the economical end; a large multi-peak cluster costs more. Send your area for a design direction and an itemised quote; see the cost guide.
Looking after the structure
- Cleaning — a periodic wash; PVDF and PTFE surfaces largely self-clean in rain.
- Membrane & seams — check the fabric for abrasion or coating wear, especially at the peak rings and corner plates.
- Cable tension — a first re-tension after the initial season, then a periodic check of the cables and turnbuckles.
- Steel & connections — inspect the galvanising and the mast and ring connections.
- Drainage — keep the low points and any concealed downpipes clear.
Gazebo & conical structures we’ve built
Each project is documented with site photographs and recorded scope on its own page.
Industrial · Sail canopyNTPC GazeboPower-plant campus
Hospitality · Conical structureBanquet HallIndore, MP
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Public · Conical pavilionDiu PavilionDiu
Hospitality · Tiered domeParty HallGarden venue
Hospitality · Event-area canopyGolden Event PalaceMoradabad, UP
Residential · Pool sail canopySun ViewLudhiana, Punjab
Gazebo sun shade FAQ
The questions people ask about a fabric gazebo built for shade.
A coated architectural membrane blocks almost all UV and the direct overhead sun. A light colour also reflects most of the solar heat, so the area underneath runs markedly cooler than open ground.
Yes — a tensile gazebo is open on every side by default. Lifting the membrane clear on a mast keeps air moving, which is why it feels cooler than a solid roof.
The membrane sheds rain and the cone drains outward. It is open at the sides, so in wind-driven rain some spray can reach the edges; screens can be added if that matters.
A light tone — off-white, light grey, sand — reflects the most solar heat and keeps the underside coolest, while still passing a soft diffuse light.
A single cone shades a generous seating area; a cluster of cones or a tiered dome covers a whole lawn or poolside. The span depends on the form and the wind zone.
Periodic cleaning, a check of the membrane and cables, a first re-tension after the initial season. PVDF surfaces largely self-clean in rain.
There is no fixed rate. Cost depends on the footprint, the form, the height and the membrane. Send your area for an itemised quote.
Send us your garden or poolside
You get a shade layout, a form option and an itemised quote.
Let’s Build Your Structure
Speak directly with our structural engineering team to discuss your project dimensions, material options, or to schedule a free on-site technical inspection across India.
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