Adding shade to your playground in Florida is a great investment not just for your kids, but also your equipment. While commercially engineered shade products reduce ambient air temperatures by as much as 20 degrees, and block up to 97% of harmful UV rays, they also reduce surface temperatures of components by as much as 40-50 degrees, and provides a protective canopy over your equipment from UV degradation. Today, we'll explore the costs of adding shade to your playground.