Welcome to the Buyer’s Guide to Shade Sails

5 things you need to know

They are shower proof

but not fully waterproof

The sail has a fabric

that allows it to breathe

They will protect you from a light shower

but not a heavy shower

We advise that you install them

with a slope of 15 degrees to help the rain run off the surface

If they are correctly installed

they can withstand high winds

The wind force will be transmitted from

the sail into the mountings so they must be secure

The amount of tension

depends on the size of the sail

30-50kg of tension

will be needed in each corner

High quality fittings and a reinforced border

also help to resist the wind force

They absorb over 90% of harmful UV rays

The fabric is breathable

which allows hot air to escape through and give you a cool shade

The most common are

triangles, squares and rectangles

There is a limited range

of sizes and colors in the ‘standard’ range

Custom sails are available

in a wider range of shapes and colors, but are more

expensive

A 4 sided sail will provide

more shade than a 3 sided sail

To cover a larger area

multiple sails can be superimposed

Smaller sails will be less affected by the wind

Standard quality material

is suitable for residential applications

For larger sails & commercial applications

a heavier grade of material is best

For more information

https://voiledombragefrance.fr/