A Guide To Sail Shades

Sail shades are an excellent way of keeping the sun at bay in your garden, whilst providing a stylish and modern design. Originally the concept of the sail shade was from down under in Australia but recently more people are beginning to see the benefits in countries such as the UK. Here in this article we shall look at the best way to use your shades so that they will provide sun shade for you for many more years to come.

Sails shades in the garden work well when they are fitted correctly, with enough tension on the sail to give curvature. There are many companies that sell pre-made shades as they are fairly easy to put together, if you have brought one and installing it by yourself then there are some tips to follow.

You need to consider the slope of the material so that so that the fabric can shed water if it rains and you want to permanently leave your sails out. The best designs for a striking look in the garden are sails that have been pulled and then twisted, not only does this provide extra stability it also creates a dramatic sculptural look.

Next you need to measure the area in which you want to create shade, and then you need to establish which parts of it you want to be shaded. Remember when you are choosing this you will need to consider the height of the sun and the direction within the summer months. A scale drawing of your garden and the area you want to be in the shade is a great way of visualising your new garden shade.

There are many options for you to fix your sails in your garden, including houses and other garden buildings. But it is important to check that the building you choose can withstand the weight, especially in poor weather conditions. A builder or local engineer will be able to confirm with you whether or not the building will be stable enough. If you have fixing points to attach your sail shades to then make sure that they can withstand wind, again engineers can help with this.

Be certain that when you purchase sail shades that they have been manufactured to quality standards, avoid all poor quality weave canvas as they will not last long in the weather. Poor stitching on the product can also come undone so paying that little extra for better quality is well worth it.