Inspired by the vibrant colors of her hometown, Miami, FL, ShadeFLA’s President, Margueritte Ramos founded the company in 2005 with the goal of combining sun protection, design flair, and technology. Originally, ShadeFLA focused on tension sails and playground canopies but in 2008, something caught their eye. Vice President, Carlos Herrera noticed a unique shade product while traveling in Bratislava, Slovakia: a Sun Square retractable sail. The Austrian-designed product retracts automatically at wind speeds of 25 mph.

In 2009, ShadeFLA became the exclusive U.S. dealer for Sun Square and installed its very first Sun Square retractable sail at The Betsy Hotel on South Beach. In 2010, ShadeFLA began offering cabana installations, and throughout the years it has continued to expand its services, with products ranging from retractable roofs to screens, louvered roofs, misting systems, durable outdoor umbrellas, and more, in an effort to create a one-stop-shop for outdoor shade.

Our design team will work with you to create a customized look for your space based on your needs. We offer a wide fabric selection including lightweight shade cloth and heavier rainproof options.

Once you are satisfied with the design, we will take care of everything from the custom fabrication of your shade structure to installation, permitting, and maintenance.

• Uphold the client’s vision and make it a reality

• Provide seamless service from design to completion

• Be punctual and friendly at every step in the installation process

• Improve the health of citizens by providing them with adequate sun protection

• Encourage people to live outdoors

Our mission is to provide our customers with long-lasting design-forward shade products. Whether you are looking for functionality, simplicity, or bold artistic designs, we’re here to help you transform your outdoor space into a cool oasis for you and your customers.