Grid Shade Structures
Versatile Shade Structures for Exceptional Event Spaces
Upgrade your event with Grid Shade Structures that are stylish, modular, and reusable. Engineered for lasting impact, our grid-based designs create comfortable, visually striking environments that keep guests cool, connected, and engaged. Ideal for events of any scale, Grid Shade Structures combine cutting-edge design with premium outdoor stretch fabric to deliver reliable shade, contemporary aesthetics, and unforgettable experiences.
Grid Shade Structures sets the standard by providing turnkey shade solutions built for ownership—not rental. From custom design through seamless installation, we manage every detail, delivering a hassle-free experience your clients will appreciate and remember. It’s time to own the shade, elevate your events, and create memorable moments—partner with Grid Shade Structures today.
Add visual impact and essential shade to your event with structures designed for outdoor durability. Skip conventional tents and choose shade structures to elevate your event environment through thoughtful, design-driven function.
Our shade solutions create comfortable, cool spaces that reduce heat and improve the guest experience. Bold, dynamic designs bring dimension and atmosphere to events of any scale. Flexible configurations—including truss grids, pinwheels, or fully customized layouts—adapt seamlessly to your needs. Enhance your brand’s presence with vibrant, full-color custom printing, including logos, patterns, and precise Pantone matching. For an even cleaner aesthetic, optional truss and ballast covers conceal structural components with coordinating or branded fabrics.
- For brand activation, festivals, and sporting events
- The new way to provide exceptional shade
- A surefire way to grab attention & invite visitors
- The #1 turnkey/worry-free solution for Shade Structures in North America
Beauty, value, and safety are the guideposts for our design principles.
- Clean designs allow you to fulfill your client’s vision while offering exceptional shade coverage
- Designed for faster installations with less crew and fewer machines
- Rigging packages built vital for maximum safety
- Fabric solutions that perform like nothing every before seen in the industry
- Exceptional in-house CAD modeling and visualization
- True to spec 3D renders provided
Our Shade Structures are the only systems in the world built exclusively with Sustaina Outdoor StretchTex, an industry-changing innovation by Moss.
- Finally, a stretch fabric sail intended for temporary outdoor events
- Built tough from top to bottom for even the most demanding event environments
- Thick 8.5oz fabric in 12 colors for protective shade
- UV stable 100% recycled Polyester prevents sun damage, so panels hold strong & colors stay bright
- 6 months - 2 years of cumulative outdoor special event use based on
Grids
With Truss Grid Shade Structures, the possibilities are virtually endless.
Leading festivals across the nation now rely on Gilled or Flat Truss Grids as their primary choice for impactful, reliable shade.
Moss provides premium, turnkey shade solutions built for ownership, lasting durability, and visual excellence. We’re more than just your shade provider—we’re your partner in creating unforgettable event experiences.
Our box truss grid system offers numerous advantages, including simplified rigging. This straightforward setup allows medium to advanced clients to easily manage large installations themselves, significantly reducing overall installation costs. Additionally, the intuitive design minimizes engineering expenses and streamlines the approval process, removing friction between event designers and local permitting agencies.
- Flat Truss Grid: Mounts to a complete truss grid & has a flat ceiling
- Gilled Truss Grid: Mounts to a complete truss grid & has layer angular sails
You will be connected with a dedicated Strategic Account Executive who can walk you through the entire project. They are supported by a skilled team of industrial designers, engineers, 3D Modelers, and expert craftspeople.
- We will help guide you through the options
- If it’s a good fit, we will build you a quote & visual assets based on your needs
- Once ordered, fulfillment ranges from 10-25 business days based on order size
- Let us know your needs by contacting us
The top festivals in the nation rely on Moss to deliver unmatched safety through clear communication and exceptional engineering. Safety is the #1 priority through all stages of the design process.
- Leveraging standard box truss systems as support towers, central towers are built from 20.5” box truss and perimeter towers from 12”
- Truss towers are joined using various standard rigging supplies combined with custom fabricated rigging innovations, fused to create unmatched clean, safe, and beautiful rigging installations
- Systems are secured with either ballast or various earth anchors options
- Stay focused on the main event by allowing our world-class installation team to handle all of the installation details.
- Decades of experience installing at major events around the globe
- Ensures nothing is overlooked, forgotten, or improperly installed
- OSHA safety certified, ensuring the safety of event attendees and fellow installers
APPLICATIONS
Sporting Events
Festivals
