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There are 5 steps in creating a custom made shade sail structure: Planning your structure. Installing your fixing points (posts/brackets etc.) Measuring your area. Ordering your shade sail using our online ordering system. Installing your shade sail. Follow these steps carefully and you will have a wonderful shade environment.
- Investing in something too small. Whether you're new to shade sails or not, it can be hard to know exactly what size to go for. Often we are looking for a smaller deck shade idea for a certain area rather than something to shade the entire garden.
- Installing your shade sail too flat. 'Shade sails are a great option to create some respite from the heat in a sunny garden. There are things to be aware of though, including the shape and how you fix it in place,' says Chris.
- Using weak fixing points. 'A poorly mounted sail will lead to sagging and potential problems. Ensure the posts are strong and buried deep enough to manage the weight,' advises Chris Bonnet.
- Buying a shade sail with no UV protection. Knowing what color canopy is the coolest doesn't necessarily answer the question of what will give you the most sun protection.
Commercial. SD Sails is a UK based shade sail company, specialising in high quality sun shade sails and waterproof tensile canopies in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colours, as well as custom shade sails, specifically designed and built to fit your structure. We’ve been providing the best shade sails and canopies to trade and residential ...
Jun 18, 2024 · 6. Maintenance is a must. According to Tension, a commercial cover specialist, when cared for, a good-quality shade sail can last between 5 and 7 years. Get into the habit of doing a routine inspection to check for wear and tear. Regularly check the tension to accommodate fabric stretching and environmental changes.
- Rachel Homer
Proper engineering of your shade project is the only way to ensure structural integrity. Tenshon offers stamped engineering services for any project. Whether you need force calculations to provide to your own engineer, or full detailed engineering of an entire shade structure, we can help. Our only limitation is,
Posts should be set with an approx 5 degree angle leaning away from the sail tension. Allow min 5 days to set before fitting shade sails. Sail Track (also known as cara groove or annexe track) The use of sail track is a very popular alternative that produces a flush edge along a wall or facia.
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