Shade Sails | Sun Shades

Cover Your Patio with Shade Sails or Sun Shades for Protection from UV Rays

Shade Sails (Sun Shades) and standard sized Shade Sails are an affordable way to protect and shade your outdoor living areas. Also known as Sun Sails, shade sails give your patio, backyard, or other outdoor areas a unique and stylish appearance. They provide excellent protection from the sun and its harmful UV radiation at a fraction of the cost of most patio covers or structures. Instead of building a traditional pergola or covered porch, you can install Shade Sails for an economical alternative with artistic flair.

Sail Shades are very easy to install; they can be attached to homes, trees, or patio columns. They can also be a completely free standing structure, supported by wood posts or steel columns embedded in concrete footings, and they can be left up year round or easily removed for seasonal use.

Custom Shade Sails and standard sized Shade Sails provide sun protection in any place where needed. Decks, patios, pool areas, gardens, children's play areas, car spaces, and even entry ways can all benefit from the installation of them.

The perimeter of each sail is designed with a gentle cantenary curve inwards towards the center of the sail to control the fabric tension. Shade Sails have reinforced webbing around the perimeter and marine stainless steel D or "Delta" rings at each corner. When properly tensioned, The fabric will not wrinkle, sag, or flap in the wind.

Shade Sails come in a variety of shapes, colors, and materials. They are a decorative and affordable way to create shade that will help keep you comfortable even in hot weather. These state of the art fabrics block the sun's harmful UV rays yet are not affected by rain, snow, and high humidity or even by the extreme weather found in many parts of the country. Some fabrics provide waterproof / water resistant properties.

Custom Shade Sails and standard sized Shade Sails are available in different fabrics and fabric weights. The most commonly used fabric from companies such as Coolaroo is a high density polyethylene material that is very durable and resistant to moisture, mildew, and rot. High density polyethylene Shade Sails are weighted in grams per square meter (gsm) and usually range from around 120 gsm to 340 gsm. A Shade Sail using a 340 gsm fabric will be a more densely knitted fabric than a 200 gsm fabric. The denser the fabric, the higher the UV protection. A quality shade sail (Sun Shades) will use stainless steel D-rings in the corners and will have reinforced edges.

Shade Sail Comparison Chart
Coolaroo	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	280-300 GSM / ~90% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.
Commercial 95	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	340-350 GSM / 96% to 98% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.
Sunbrella	Solution Dyed Acrylic Fabric	96% to 98% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable, Nearly Waterproof.

Read more about the Advantages of Using Shade Sails over other shading options in this informative article.

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