Frequently Asked Questions
Shade Fabric
One of the elements that distinguish a high-quality shade sail over a cheaper low-quality one is the fabric. At Shade Sails Canada we use a range of high-quality fabrics.
Shade sail corner construction
Our shade sails corners use double stitched, triple-layered fabric to ensure maximum life expectancy and safety out of your shade sail.
Stainless steel cable
We use stainless steel cable for a couple of uses. Primarily, it is used in the seam of your shade sail to ensure even tensioning. You can also use lengths of cable to attach your shade sail to your attachment points,
Shade sails shapes – Triangle vs 4-Point
As a general rule, we always suggest a four-point shade sail to our customers over a triangle. While triangles can look great, especially when combining multiple triangular shade sails, four-point sails will provide much more coverage and if you vary your attachment point heights correctly, you can achieve the look of several triangles from a single sail.
What is the UV rating of shade fabric
UV ratings range from 89.3% to 97.7% depending on the colour. Your colour choice will not noticeably affect the temperature under the sail. Note: the surface you are standing on may reflect the sun more then others so the sail rating does not consider UV coming off the ground surface and bouncing up.
Are shade sails waterproof?
Most shade sails are not waterproof unless you are using a waterproof fabric, however, one of the reasons we suggest varying the heights of your posts/attachment points is to encourage water run-off. When your sails are sloped and tightened correctly, the majority of the water will run off to the side of the sail, with only a fine mist making it through the mesh. Heavy rain is not an issue if the sail has a significant slope and is very tight.
