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Forester

A complete overhead shade system you can attach to your existing wood structure.

The Forester is our tracks and canopy system that installs to an existing or wooden structure. This is a very popular option – as many homeowners build a gorgeous pergola and realize it does not provide the shade/comfort they were looking for.

We have 3 different track options.

  • Strip track – mounts to the inside of the projection beams for a seamless and integrated look.
  • Underbeam track – this mounts to the underside of projection beams. This allows homeowners to maximize their canopy width and reduces the overall number of canopies by skipping some projection beams.
  • Standard DoubleSided track – mounts to headers (or a house and header) to attach to.

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The Forester Model | Canopy Kit

Adapts to existing structures, or design your own. The wood structure can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Support posts can be attached to your existing deck, or placed in holes dug in the ground. Or, you can mount the awning system under an existing arbor. As an alternative to our standard, 2-sided aluminum tracks, ShadeTree®, awnings can be mounted between beams using our StripTrack System, or under the beams using our “underbeam mounted” double-sided track.

The Forester Canopy Kit

Standard Double-Sided Track

Our standard double-sided track is ideal for a quick retro-fit. Attach canopies to an existing structure by mounting independently between two headers. Track placement is not critical and canopy widths are typically our standard 60” or 46” widths, but custom widths are available. Tracks are available in white, black, and taupe.

Single-Sided Strip Track

Our strip track is a popular option when starting from scratch. You can design your own pergola or shade structure to create more of a custom look. Simply space your rafters based on the standard 60”, 46”, or 30” widths. Canopies can be custom-cut so they fit your specific needs. Tracks are available in white, black, taupe, and beige.

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Underbeam Double-sided Track

The underbeam double-sided track provides a third mounting option where there is an existing structure. When the spacing between your beams is too narrow, the under mount track can be positioned to skip some beams allowing for wider canopy widths. These tracks can also be mounted perpendicular to your existing beams. Canopies can be custom-cut at no extra charges so that they fit your specific needs. Tracks are available in white, black, or taupe.