TENSIONED FABRIC SHADE STRUCTURES

 

*How much UV protection and shade will a Shade Sail provide?

Shade Sails will provide as much as 97% shade and 99% block of harmful UV-B rays depending on the color.  A white Shade Sail will block approximately 76% of UV-B rays and provide 64% shade while black will block approximately 99% of UV- B rays and provide 97% shade.

*How much maintenance is involved with a Shade Sail?

Sails should be checked periodically for the proper tension and the turnbuckles may need to be tightened as the sail may stretch slightly after the initial installation.  Sails can be scrubbed gently with a mild detergent or just washed down with a garden hose occasionally to keep the sail in its best condition.

*Can a Shade Sail stay up during the winter months?

Shade Sails are not engineered to handle snow loads, so the sail needs to be taken down in the fall and reinstalled in the spring.  Shade Sails are easy to remove by releasing tension on the turnbuckles and unhooking the hardware from the attachment points.  Colorado Shade Sails does offer a service to take down your Shade Sail in the fall and reinstall it in the spring.

*Are Shade Sails waterproof?

Shade Sails are made with a permeable material so during a heavy rain some water will pass through the sail.

*Can I install a Shade Sail myself?

We recommend the Readymade Shade Sail for the homeowner who wants to install the sail themselves.  Colorado Shade Sails can provide all the material and hardware required and can also help with design and installation tips.

*How long will it take to receive my Shade Sail?

A Readymade sail takes 4-5 days to receive after the order is placed.  If steel posts are required for attachments, the posts take 7-10 business days after the order is placed.  Once the posts are set, the sails can be installed two days later.

A Custom sail requires pre-installation of all the attachment hardware and then custom measurements are taken.  The sail takes 4 weeks to receive after the order is placed since the sail is custom made in Australia.

*How long will a Shade Sail last?

Depending on installation, climate and weather conditions that the sail is exposed to, a custom sail will last approximately 8-10 years and a readymade sail will last approximately 3-5 years with proper installation and basic care.  Colorado Shade Sails makes no guarantees or warranties to the length of time a Shade Sail will last.