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Learn about Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA). Understand how these versatile spaces provide weather-protected environments for educational activities, promoting outdoor learning and enhancing student engagement and well-being. For more information: https://stylemasterpatios.com.au/schools/colas/
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Let Us Understand What COLA or Covered Outdoor Learning Areas Transforming the outdoor space and making it useful 365 days a year is the dream of every commercial building owner. This is easy to achieve with this rather new concept of COLA, otherwise known as COVERED OUTDOOR LEARNING AREA. People have less or no information of what COLA is, what is the structure and what can be the cost. This presentation gives a brief idea of the concept of COLA and we will also understand the common factors and benefits.
What is a COLA? • A COLA is basically a large area covered by steel structure in your outdoor space. • It is mostly used in school and college environments. • This is a permanent shelter and the term ‘COLA’ describes any outer space that has a roof that makes it a shelter. WHAT ARE THE COMMON APPLICATIONS OF COLA? • COLA is constructed on multipurpose structures like sports stadiums, courts, quadrangles, courtyards, etc. • They are highly durable and will provide shelter from all weather conditions. • COLA also serves outdoor eating areas and other large spaces. • Covered walkways and bus-stops can also be covered with steel structures for complete shelter and protection. COLA SIZES AND STYLES • This size of a COLA can be anywhere between 10 m and 50 m in width. • They are constructed completely limitless in size. • They can cover large areas and for this curved and gable roof options are used. • For these areas, sports grade clearance heights are required. • Three main styles of COLA are discussed here.
GABLE • This is the classic COLA shape CURVED • This shape is sometimes referred to as a barrel vault. • It is a modern take on the more traditional gable style. SKILLION • A flat or angled roof steel structure.
WHAT IS THE BEST MATERIAL FOR A ‘COLA’ STRUCTURE? • In most cases, colorbond steel is recommended as the best COLA structure. • It is available in a broad range of colours. • With colorbond roofing, possibilities are endless and colorbond cladding can be also used as the roof structure. • You can also match the gutters and downpipes with your roof colour. • Contrasting colours or 2 tone features are also preferred by many customers opting for COLA. • Another main aspect of your COLA is the steel work. • There are two main finishes for columns. • GALVANISED • A highly durable raw silver/grey finish. • COLORBOND • Very durable and comes in a range of colours.
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