shade sails, an excellent option to keep the sun and UV radiation off

Shade sails are an excellent option to keep the sun off any outdoor place. They are aesthetically pleasant and there are plenty of designs to adapt to any site. They are versatile and waterproof, and protect from UV radiation.

Shade sails are an excellent option to keep the sun off any outdoor place. They are aesthetically pleasant and there are plenty of designs to adapt to any site. They are versatile and waterproof, and protect from UV radiation.

Shade sails are an excellent option to keep the sun off any outdoor place. They are aesthetically pleasant and there are plenty of designs to adapt to any site. They are versatile and waterproof, and protect from UV radiation.

This type of sail is generally polygon-shaped and is fix. The corners of the sail are fastened to a supporting structure with rings that allow us to tighten the sail to occupy all the space.

Canvas is one of the main elements used in shade sails, so it is essential to get a type of sail that provides UV protection to all the area. Moreover, it must be completely waterproof and breathable so as to avoid it to turn into a hothouse and get hot, especially in summer.

One of the latest materials used to make shade sails is Commercial 95 canvas, a high-quality fabric made of HDPE –High Density Polythene–, especially created for outdoor spaces. It is highly resistant and durable and provides up to 98 % UV protection. Maintaining Commercial 95 is fairly simple; besides, it doesn’t get cracked and its manufacturer offers a 10 years warranty for all the degradation caused by the sun.

Another label that offers a wide variety of canvas for shade sails is Soltis. They manufacture microperforated fabrics offering a high level of thermal protection that blocks sun radiation and minimizes heat. They allow to make an efficient use of sunlight and to see through the fabric thanks to the microperforation.

Serge Ferrari Précontraint 622 is an excellent alternative regarding waterproof shade sails. Its plastic-coated PVC covering provides characteristics as important as fireproofing, anti‑mildewing, colour keeping, etc. The main advantage of Précontraint fabrics is that they stretch out less than other fabrics manufactured using the classic system, both when it is being loaded and when it is being unloaded. This characteristic prevents it from bagginess, noise, flexing and shaking provoked by the wind, causing the slower deterioration of the structures.