This summer, use your credit card, to purchase shade sails for sun protection. Shade sails also known as sun sails provide protection from the sun. Essentially, a sun sail is a piece of fabric that is stretched between fixing points. Shade sails are made from polyethylene shade cloth. This is a plastic based cloth that originated in South Africa, Australia, Europe, and is now becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Sun sails can be used for a variety of purposes. They can be used to cover a patio, a playground, carport, or just about anything that you can think of.

Shade sails can be store bought at large hardware stores such as Lowes or Home Depot. They can also be bought custom made according to the dimensions that you need. Custom-made shade sails will usually outlast store bought shade sails. Custom sails are usually made from heavy-duty shade cloth that has a UV lifetime of 10 years. Shade cloth is treated so that it does not deteriorate in the sun. Most shade cloth is made to last at least 10 years. Other manufacturers also make 5 year UV rated shade cloth.


Shade Sails are usually tensioned between posts. However, it is also possible to attach the sail to the side of a building. However, many people, tend to underestimate the up ward wind force that is placed on sails. Shade sails, need to be very well secured for a permanent installation. When installed correctly, sun sails can withstand winds of 90 mph or more.

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