Shade screens along the outside of a steel ranch building

Ranches

Shade and Covers for the Working Ranch

Shade screens between the columns of a covered ranch arena

Ranch owners and managers call us when sun, wind and dust are costing them usable space: an open barn or shelter that bakes in the afternoon, a work area with no shade, or equipment and stored material that needs more than a tarp.

We measure what you have, choose fabric for full sun and dust, and cut and sew every piece in our Sacramento shop.

What Working Ranches Need

Shade screens on a ranch building, seen across a fenced paddock

Barns & Shelters

Shade screens fitted to the open sides of barns, shelters and covered arenas.

Shade screens along the side of a covered arena

Work & Animal Areas

Breathable shade that takes the heat off the places people and animals spend the day.

Technician sewing a custom cover in the Goodwin-Cole shop

Equipment Covers

Fitted covers with reinforced corners and secure fastening for equipment and stored material.

Recommended Systems for Ranches

Shade Screens & Sails

Open sides, yards and work areas.

Custom Covers

Equipment and stored material that need more than a tarp.

Roller Shades & Drop Screens

Openings that need shade some hours and access the rest.

Metal & Fixed Awnings

Doors, windows and entries on ranch buildings.

Questions Ranch Owners Ask

Usually, yes. Screens and panels are made to fit the bays of the existing structure and attach to its columns and framing. We check the frame, measure each opening and recommend a fabric based on how much sun, wind and visibility you want.

Breathable mesh shade fabric blocks most UV while letting air through. Vinyl-coated polyester is waterproof and easy to wash down. Solution-dyed acrylic holds its color in full sun. We match the fabric to the exposure and to how the space is used.

A stock tarp is inexpensive and fine for short-term or low-value use. A fitted cover costs more up front, but it is patterned to the equipment, reinforced where it wears and built with access openings, so it stays on, lasts longer and protects what is under it. The right choice depends on what the equipment is worth and how often you are replacing tarps now.

Usually, yes. If the frame is sound, new fabric restores the look and the shade for far less than a new structure. We inspect the frame first and tell you whether a re-cover or a replacement makes more sense.

Partner with Goodwin-Cole

Send us a site plan or a photo of the arena, barn, patio or courtyard. Our commercial team responds with options, lead times and a quote, and we plan the work around your season.

(916) 381-8888