Getting Started First questions from property owners, facility managers, and boards evaluating shade.
What types of shade structures does Duffer Hollow Designs offer? Where is Duffer Hollow Designs located? How do I start a project? What makes you different from catalog shade vendors? Engineering & Wind Wind load, exposure, permitting documentation, and structural safety.
Do all shade structures need wind engineering? What is exposure category and why does it matter? Do you provide stamped engineering drawings? How do lake and dock sites differ from backyard installs? What wind speed are structures designed for? Materials & Fabric Steel, fabric types, fire ratings, and finish options.
What is shade factor and what should I choose? Do fabrics meet fire code for public installations? What frame finishes are available? How long does fabric last? Installation & Permitting Timelines, permits, foundations, and who can install.
Do I need a building permit? How long does permitting take? Who can install your structures? What foundations are used? How long from contract to installation? Warranty & Maintenance Coverage terms, ownership responsibilities, and fabric replacement.
What warranty do you offer? What voids warranty coverage? What maintenance is required? When should fabric be replaced? Do you service structures after installation? Schools & Playgrounds District procurement, heat safety, and playground-specific design.
Why do schools install playground shade? Can shade posts go inside playground fall zones? What should districts require in bid specs? Have you completed school or playground projects? Municipalities & Parks Public procurement, GC partnerships, and park applications.
Do you work with general contractors on public projects? Can you help write municipal specifications? What park applications do you cover? Is shade a capital or maintenance expense? HOAs & Community Pools Board approval, architectural review, and community pool decks.
Can you help our HOA board evaluate options? What structure type suits community pools? Have you done HOA pool projects? Lake, Dock & Waterfront Dock shade, marina coverage, and lake property engineering.
Do you serve the Lake of the Ozarks? Can you shade a narrow boat dock? What Midwest lakes do you cover? Can shade attach to a floating dock? Restaurants & Commercial Patio revenue, entertainment venues, and commercial durability.
Does patio shade increase restaurant revenue? Have you shaded entertainment venues? What makes commercial shade different from residential? Pricing & Procurement Quotes, cost drivers, and how to compare vendors fairly.
Do you publish price lists? What drives shade structure cost? How do I compare vendor quotes fairly? Is installation included in quotes? 
