Shade Sails Made to Order

Shade Sails

Shade sails are a simple, unique, and effective way to enhance and promote outdoor areas. They are artistic designs that provide sun shade and UV protection for playgrounds, swimming pools, backyard patios, car parks, walkways, restaurants and other outdoor spaces. Sail sizes range from 3m x 3m to 12m x 12m on four posts, larger sizes can be made if req’d. Linking a series of sails together is another great method to cover large areas POA.

Shade Sails Benefits and Options

They are readily suited to cover irregular areas as the support posts can be installed where required, as opposed to a sq or rect shape. The shade provided can lower ambient air temperature beneath the sail upwards of 15 degrees centigrade. Also, because the shade fabric is breathable, it will not trap the heat beneath giving you a very useful additional extension to your outdoor space. Our shade sails can also be made of a waterproof PVC for additional protection from the rain. All of our sail fabric meets or exceeds the NZ Skin Cancer Society’s recommended target of 94% UV block out.

Custom Made Shade Sails

The design options are practically limitless for both business and residential customers, we design your sun sail to enhance the area beyond your expectations, with options for fabric and colour to meet your needs. The aesthetic effect of high and low points on the sail give it a sculptured effect with the fabric. (For shade sails over 50 sqm, ie 7m x 7m or equivalent size, please note planning permission will be required).

Sunshade Life and Maintenance

We can confidently claim that our sails will last 15 years and beyond with the proper care making them a very cost-effective sun protection solution. They are incredibly strong, unless there is a cyclone there is no need to dismantle the sail. You can take it down to clean it approximately every 3 years to prevent mould and mildew (Shadepro offers a full cleaning service should this be required). The post supports are made from pre galvanised, high tensile, grade 350 steel that offers strength and rust protection.(Note, NOT cheaper mild steel which will bend over time)

The posts can be powder coated or painted as required. All fittings including the tensioning wire are in stainless steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are shade sails made of?

Shade sails are made from a wide range of heavy duty, commercial, knitted polyethylene fabric. They are available in many shapes and configurations to suit the site layout. They are especially good at covering irregular shaped areas. Support posts are either factory galvanised or Hot Dip Galvanised, grade 350 high tensile round steel. The posts can either be powder coated or painted in whatever colour is required. All fittings used are 316 stainless steel.

Are shade sails expensive?

Shade sails are an affordable and attractive way to cover patios, swimming pools, car parks, playgrounds, restaurant dining areas and other outdoor spaces. Waterproof shade sails tend to cost more than non-waterproof shade sails.

Do shade sails stop rain?

No standard fabric sails are not waterproof, shade sails are useful for proving shade from the sun and UV protection. For effective protection against sun, UV rays and rain, a waterproof shade sail is the better choice.