Poolside shade
A pool that is too hot to use at noon or unusable in the rain earns less and gets used less.
Built around the site
A pool that is too hot to use at noon or unusable in the rain earns less and gets used less. A tensile structure shades the deck and water, keeps the pool visible and open, and gives the area a defined architectural character.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP designs and installs arch, conical and umbrella forms around the pool, with the steel frame placed clear of the water and the pool deck. Pool areas are humid and exposed to chemicals, so fabric, coatings and fixings need careful selection. Our article on why tensile sheds sag, pond and stain covers what to watch.
Typical applications
- Resort and hotel pools
- Clubs, gymkhanas and sports complexes
- Residential society and villa pools
- Schools and institutions with swimming facilities
Book a free consultation
Share drawings, site photographs and the approximate area. Our team checks feasibility and sends a project-specific estimate.
Why cover a pool with a tensile structure?
Shade over deck and water
Reduces direct sun on loungers, seating and swimmers.
Rain-ready area
The pool surround stays usable during showers.
Open, airy feel
The structure covers without enclosing the space.
Evening ambience
Lit membrane forms give the pool a visual focus after dark.
Customised form
Arch, conical or umbrella shapes follow the pool layout.
From concept to completion
01
Site visit and measurement
We measure the area and check where the frame can be anchored.
02
Design and engineering
Drawings, structural checks and the material layout are prepared for approval.
03
Fabrication
The frame and components are made to the approved drawings.
04
Installation
Our team installs the structure and completes the finishing and drainage details.
05
Inspection and handover
The structure is inspected and handed over after completion.
Project photos
Frequently asked questions
Pool surroundings are humid and can be chemically active, so fabric coating, frame finish and fixings are chosen for that environment. We recommend discussing the pool treatment method at the design stage.
Yes. Footings are set around the pool surround, and loads are checked against the existing slab and drainage layout.
An open-sided structure lets air move through the space. Fabric colour and structure height affect comfort, and we discuss both with you.
Typically ₹350 to ₹700 per sq ft before GST, depending on fabric GSM and brand, frame size and structure load. The final figure follows your drawings.
It depends on the structure type, the pool area and site access. The schedule is confirmed in the proposal.
Specifications at a glance
Fabric
Engineered composite membrane: typically high-tenacity polyester or fibreglass mesh coated with a protective polymer
Frame
Mild steel with a protective coating; corrosion protection suited to a humid poolside environment
Layout
Columns and footings kept clear of the pool shell and surround
Drainage
Slope and gutters planned so water does not collect on the membrane
Optional extras
LED lighting and side screens
Span
Engineered to the project requirement and confirmed by the structural design for each site
Warranty
Up to 15+ years, depending on the structure requirement and fabric GSM
Installation time
Depends on the structure, area and site access; confirmed in the proposal
Wind and structural design. Wind uplift is usually the critical load on a membrane structure. Each structure is checked for prestress, dead, live, wind and thermal loads, and for ponding, as part of its structural design.
Planning poolside cover?
Share your drawings, site photographs and approximate area, and our team will check feasibility and send a project-specific estimate.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP executes projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Kolkata and Kathmandu. See where we work.