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Let’s talk about the cost of shelter!

Let’s be honest — an aluminium and polycarbonate shelter installed by an agent, whether from Flexiroof, or one of our competitors, doesn’t come cheap!

Flexible sheet materials are strong, cost-effective, and easy to roll up for shipping—making them a practical choice for shelter solutions. However, to withstand wind, these sheets require significant tension, which can put unwanted stress on adjacent buildings, structures, and support posts.

That’s where Kermit DIY changes the game. Our innovative, patent-pending system creates and retains tension entirely within a rigid frame—eliminating strain on surrounding structures while maintaining strength and durability.

This breakthrough design makes Kermit DIY shelters easier to install, more resilient, and ideal for a wide range of applications.

Experience the next generation of tensioned shelter technology—only with Kermit DIY.

Design

Tensioned frame

Tensioned sheet shelters — think shade sails — offer clear advantages: they’re affordable and easy to ship. But if you’ve ever tried putting one up, you’ll know the results can be hit or miss. Without serious tension on every corner, they tend to sag or flap, and always ending up with that daft scalloped edge shape.

The magic of the Kermit design is that it solves all of this. By locking the sheet into a rigid, rectangular frame, it holds perfect tension every time. The result? A clean, tight finish that looks great and performs even better — all in a simple, DIY-friendly kit that’s easy to install and easy on the wallet.

Materials

Strength

The origin of Kermit comes from Flexiroof’s decade-long experience in designing and producing kitset shelters - for agent installation - so we've learned exactly what it takes to build strong, durable structures for New Zealand conditions.

Over time, we saw a real need for a robust, elegant shelter system that could be installed by anyone with solid DIY skills and a few basic tools.

Everything we've learned from installing thousands of shelters around the country has been poured into Kermit. We naturally use high-tensile aluminium and stainless steel fasteners, but the real strength comes from how those materials are used. That’s all about thoughtful design and smart engineering — paying close attention to every detail.

Design

Sizing & multiple frames

Kermit is modular by design and intention!
We have the following rectangular unit sizes :

  • Small: 3.0m x 2.5m
  • Medium: 3.0m x 4.0m
  • Large: 3.0m x 5.5m (coming soon)

Clever Kermit lets you connect multiple shelter units in various orientations. You can attach them to adjacent buildings or even mount them onto existing timber pergolas or beam structures—no posts needed in those cases!

Get started

Whether you're looking to protect your outdoor furniture or create a shady retreat in your garden, a Kermit shetler is the perfect solution.

Add a touch of class to your backyard—order a top quality - Kiwi designed and made - Kermit shelter kit today! (You can install or we can sort this)

The hardest part will be deciding where to place it.

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