The Official Consumers“Five Step Technical How To Guide”

ofCustom Shade Sail Structures

Create a Spectacular Shade Experience with anExciting Shade Sail or Shade Structure from your

Outdoor Lifestyle Design Specialists…

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Dear Friend

Today, in a world where the ozone layer is depleting, global warming is increasing and litigation is out of control, we have an obligation as councils, business proprietors, schools and parents to protect our children, staff, patrons and ourselves from the damaging effects of the harsh Aussie sun.

At Del-Ray Canvas Australia we have been creating quality shade solutions for our clients for over thirty years. We have learned a lot in thirty years and feel it is our responsibility to educate the public in the best way to correctly provide a shade experience that not only looks terrific but provides practical shade.

Please take your time and read our comprehensive guide to give you a better understanding of the science of shade protection so you can make an informed decision when purchasing your shade requirements.

Kind regards

Mark LewisMark LewisManaging DirectorDel-Ray Canvas Australia

There are 5 steps in creating a custom made sail shade structure:

1. Planning your structure 2. Installing your fixing points (posts/brackets etc.) 3. Selecting your required shade cloth and colour4. Measuring your area 5. Installing your sail shade

Follow these steps carefully and you will have a wonderful shade environment.

Step 1 – Planning Your Sail Shade Structure

There are many, very important considerations when planning your structure, and in fact this is the single most important aspect of the whole process. Proper planning will ensure that your sail structure performs in the way it was intended.

Before our consultant comes to visit have a clear idea of the area in mind that you wish to cover with a sail shade. It may be a paved area, a courtyard, a deck, a pool; regardless, the area is known but the “how to” remains in doubt. There may be opportunities for creating attachment points for your sail on areas of existing structures, or we may need to install steel posts to create a totally free standing structure.

To follow are the many points that we at Del-Ray in consultation with yourself will consider during the planning phase:

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1. Movement of the Sun

The sun rises daily in the east and sets to the west. As the seasons progress, it also moves from low in the sky during the cooler months to high in the sky during summer. Your structure should be planned to provide maximum shade protection during the height of summer, on or around the longest day of the year, December 21st, or summer solstice as this is when it will be needed most. We conduct what we call a ‘shade audit’ where we take into account all the different variables that need to be considered when creating an effective and practical shade structure.

Things like: The time of the day you will usually be using the area and need shade. The location of the site. Where is the sun coming from? The exact area where solar protection is required. The usage of the area. Are there lots of kids running around? Aesthetic considerations. You really want shade but you want it to look great as

well! Wind exposure. Are we in a sheltered spot or do we need to ‘beef’ up our fixing

points to handle a stiff sea breeze. Are there any trees or buildings that will also cast shade onto the area.

This shade audit ensures that the finished structure not only looks good but creates a practical shaded area that encourages usage when the sun is beating down at its hottest.

2. Sail Design & Architectural Twist

Sails work best when they are designed to have a “twist”, or architectural hyperbareffect. This is where the fixing points, being steel posts or brackets, are created at different heights, such that the sail is then twisted in order to fit. A flat sail is harder to tension correctly, and in times of heavy downpour can catch and hold water for long periods of time, and this puts excess load pressure on the fixing points. As well as that, from an aesthetic perspective, they look boring. We recommend installing your fixing points with diagonally opposite high and low points, to avoid these problems and create a visual such as the following:

To get a good proportionate difference in height, a good rule of thumb is to divide the distance between the two adjacent poles by four and that is the difference in height that you make the poles. I.e. if the poles are four metres apart then the difference in height will be one metre. Of course the more difference you make in the height of the poles the more spectacular look you will give the sail.

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If a twisted effect cannot be achieved or is not suitable then it is important for the sail to have a pitch, either a slanted effect or at least a low point that will prevent any pooling of water that may occur.This is more important with water proof sails, but even though our sail is made from a porous shadecloth it will still hold water in the case of a heavy downpour.

3. Sail Size

You may have noted in the pictures above that the sail is actually smaller than the area between the columns. In order to fully tension the sail shade, we require a space between the sail and fixing points for rigging turnbuckles, and also catenary curves in the sides of the sail. For larger sails, these tension gaps and catenary curves need to be quite large, to ensure maximum tension and that means maximum longevity of the sail. So for this reason, we strongly recommend installing your fixing points reasonably further apart from each other than the actual shaded area you desire. As a general rule, your sail will begin about 300mm away from the fixing point, although this varies depending on the size of your sail. We do, however use a clever device, designed in Australia by a friend of ours, called Ezy D’s and Ezy T’s. These stainless steel attachments make it unnecessary to have a turnbuckle on every fixing point and that way we can anchor the sail closer to our fixing point. This is great when you want to get your sail as close as possible to something like your house or shed. Ezy T’s allow sails to attach to other sails. This allows us to create interlocking sail designs which look fantastic and increase the shade area.

4. Fixing to Existing Structures

Caution is imperative when considering fixing to existing structures, such as your house. In instances of poor weather and strong winds, the loads placed on fixings by the sail are enormous, and should not be underestimated. To ensure that your existing structure is adequate to handle such loads, we may need to consult a local engineer or qualified builder. For the best safety practices, you should remove your sail when high wind conditions are forecast.

Of course we have the expertise and the products to correctly attach to existing structures if they are structurally strong enough and we have access to engineers and builders experienced in shade structure design and installation when the job is beyond our capabilities.

5. Steel vs. Timber

We recommend steel posts and not timber posts for your sail structure. Steel is stronger, will not overly deflect (i.e. bend from the ground up), and will not rot. Rust factors can be compensated by using galvanised steel or a properly treated black or painted steel post.We tend to steer clear of aluminium poles in most instances.That said if you are prepared to remove your sail periodically, or to have it up only temporarily on necessary occasions, then many of our customers have successfully used timber and aluminium posts. It is important that you don’t use a pole with too thin a wall as this will cause deflecting when the sail is under load. Using our

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engineering process we can recommend the best suited pole for your structure if you want to construct and erect your own poles or we can do it all for you.

6. Post Footings

Required footing sizes vary dependant on the size of the structure, the span between the fixing points and the height of the post out of the ground. For this very reason we follow strict engineering guidelines in regard to our pole sizes and our footing sizes.Correcting a post that has been leant over in high winds due to an undersized footing is a difficult, sometimes impossible, job. Even a small movement of your footing will also compromise the ability to tension the sail, and all this leads to the likelihood of a flapping sail that turns into a hammock and you just don’t get the years out of it that you should. You just have to have the right footing.If we are digging through land fill or raised garden beds, these depths are not included in the overall depth of the footing. Engineering plays an important part in ensuring a super tight, great looking and long lasting sail.

The ideal situation follows with the depth and width depending on the mathematical formula which is determined by the height of the pole and the span to the next pole or fixing point:

7. Underground Services

We must ensure your area is clear of underground services, such as sewage and water plumbing, or electrical cabling, prior to digging holes for your footings. Damages to services can be dangerous, and expensive to correct. We will need to see a plan of all services that may be under the ground prior to digging. Things like reticulation, telephone cables, electrical or gas lines are costly to fix and dangerous if damaged if we don’t know they are there. We can help you with a services search if you do not have plans of underground services available. In WA call 1100

8. Local Authorities

At Del-Ray we are aware of most of the local authorities guidelines as to relevant building regulations that may be a factor in your development of a sail shade structure.Different shires have different rules with relation to shade sails. We ensure that we are up to date with all local government rules and regulations.

NBWe often install supporting poles near a swimming pool. It is important to note that the pole must be the same distance or more away from the edge of the pool as the depth of the poles footing.Remember this engineering concept when designing your shade sail with our consultant

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Now that together we have properly planned your sail shade structure, it is time to move on to the first of the installation phases – installing your fixing points.

Step 2 - Installing Your Fixing Points

Once we have resolved the issues raised in step 1, it is time to install your fixing points. As previously stated, we never underestimate the importance of being fully engineered with your footing dimensions, poles and fitting to existing structures – a well installed Sail Shade will last many years, and become a very cost effective means of shading any area. The more liberal we are in these earlier phases, the longer the life of the sail structure we build.

The Poles:The professional installers at Del-Ray are proficient when installing poles and fixing points following strict engineering guidelines.

In most instances 100 x 100 x 5mm poles are used for all shade sails up to a span of 5 metres and a height of 3.5 metres. Anything over this size needs consultation with our engineer.

The strength of these poles ensures that there is no bending when under a load. Unlike many of our competitors we do not use poles of lesser strength than this in any circumstances; why? Because inferior poles will deflect (bend) and within a few months your once tight shadesail will look like a hammock. The right poles, the right sail and our expertise will ensure your shade sail will remain tight and look fantastic for years. We guarantee it.

Poles can be powder coated to suit your colour scheme or left galvanized.

We also have the expertise to attach to walls and roofs using quality sail specific hardware. As with the poles, we can supply you with the hardware and the know how so that you can erect and fit yourself or we can simply do the whole lot for you.

The Hardware:

All hardware, turnbuckles and shackles, that we use are

Del-Ray is pleased to offer you a consistently high quality product that you can rely on. You can be assured all our stainless steel rigging products come from trusted suppliers with extensive experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry.

Sensible PricesHigh quality products do cost us more to supply and for you to purchase however not all products are created equal; this can be especially so with stainless steel. Often cheaper products can have poor functionality and low quality finish, reduced breaking strains and may rust easily. At Del-Ray we offer a good quality value for money product with long term dependability that will satisfy you our customer. It is our belief that it is better to pay slightly more for a higher quality product and have a 100% less problems.316 grade stainless steel not only has the reliability needed for

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a quality shade sail, it also finishes the sail of with a really professional look, a look you won’t get from cheaper stainless steel or galvanised rigging.

When fixing a shade sail to an existing structure it is important not only to attach to a solid weight bearing fixture but to use the right hardware fittings in the right application. We use the following brackets and fittings when attaching to roofs, facias and walls.

Wall fixings:

Inside Corner Corner Brackets Outside Corner Diagonal and Square Plates

Roof fixings:

Fascia Brackets Roof Rafter Brackets

Stainless Steel colourbond roof fittings suitable for spans of up to 4 metres or where a rafter or fascia bracket is unsuitable.

Step 3 – Selecting Your Required Shade Cloth and Colour

There are, quite honestly, hundreds of shadecloth manufacturers in the world today; and finding the best shadecloth for the conditions we experience in our little part of the world is an arduous task to say the least.

Through extensive trial and error we have narrowed down the choice and can proudly recommend what we feel is arguably the best quality shadecloth on the planet, Monotec 370. Monotec is the strongest shadecloth on the market today, as well as being the only shadecloth manufactured in Australia. It is also more suited to larger sails and retains its tension and rigidity under all conditions.

Shadecloth typically is made two ways (i) monofilament or (ii) monofilament and tape.Now sorry to bore you with technical stuff, it is a technical guide after all, but the different construction of the shadecloth makes a difference to the end product that is your shadesail.

The monofilament fabric has a higher strength and a lighter weight, while the monofilament and tape typically has a greater UV factor but is a heavier fabric. A monofilament fabric with a high tread count per square inch, such as Monotec with a

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thread count of 16, has high strength as well as high shade and as such is the premium shadecloth on the market.

The fabric is designed for the purpose of tension shadesails, has an exciting range of vibrant colours and colourful hues and has a great guarantee. That’s why we are confident to recommend it.

One of the best things about Monotec is its width. It comes in two sizes, 3.25 metres and 6.5 metres wide. This means that there are less chances of having seams in your sail and that makes for a better looking sail.We have attached a brochure to this guide and you can ask any of our friendly staff for a sample.

Del-Ray’s Manufacturing process

We pride ourselves on making the best possible shadesail money can buy and that doesn’t end with supplying the best shadecloth. In the case of shade sails the thread used can be one of the most important factors

Tenara™ thread, a long lasting UV treated thread is used on all our sails. Wind and weather pose a serious challenge to the seams and hems of shade sails. Within only a few years, they can rupture and tear. Tenara™ thread gives you the reliability you need. It is absolutely resistant to weathering – and that’s guaranteed.

The Average Thread Won't Last

Most shade sail companies do NOT use TENARA® thread because they want to be the "lowest price".So Beware: All shade sails and shade structures are not created equal.

At Del-Ray we use ONLY clear translucent and black TENARA® sewing thread on all of our exterior sun, wind and rain protection products. It is used to seam the fabric panels together and to stitch the perimeter pockets. TENARA® sewing thread is one of the most chemically resistant substances known to man and therefore is the ultimate thread solution.

Seam failure is generally the result of thread that has been adversely affected by the elements. So now with TENARA® sewing thread, that problem is solved.

Outdoor shade products like sails, umbrellas,blinds and awnings are exposed to UV radiation, cleaning agents, pollution, saltwater and air, rain and snow. While these elements are detrimental in the long run to both the fabric and seam thread, the

Regardless of how durable the shade sail

fabric and how skillfully it's sewn, shade sail

fabrics are only as good as what holds them

together. The quality of thread selected is a

major factor in how long the shade cloth will last.

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thread usually fails first. Traditionally, polyester or cotton thread has been used for sewing seams even though it would often need replacement every few years. This is no longer the case with TENARA® sewing thread. In fact TENARA® thread has a 10 year warranty!!

This remarkable thread is manufactured from 100% expanded PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethlyene) fibre. PTFE is the chemical name for Teflon. The one significant difference between conventional Teflon threads and TENARA® sewing thread is that TENARA® sewing threads are manufactured from 100% expanded PTFE. Expanded PTFE is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE

TENARA® sewing thread will not deteriorate from exposure to the elements. IT'S AN IDEAL CHOICE FOR SEWING OUTDOOR FABRICS, BECAUSE IT'S IMMUNE TO ULTRAVIOLET (UV) DEGRADATION, THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF SEAM FAILURE.

Why Does Stitching Fail?Outdoor fabric products are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, cleaning agents, pollution, saltwater, air, rain and snow. While these elements affect both fabric and seam thread, the thread usually fails first. Traditionally, polyester thread has been used, requiring re-stitching every few years. Today's fabrics last 10 to 15 years so why not have seams that last just as long?

Why is TENARA® thread Different?Made from expanded PTFE (a unique polymer, very different from polyester), TENARA® thread is non-aging and will not deteriorate from exposure to the elements - even after years of exposure.

Why have I spent so much time explaining about thread?I mean you can’t even see the stuff, it’s just another small component that goes into making a sail isn’t it???No. That’s the stuff that’s holding your shade sail together. If your sail is sewn with inferior thread then it just won’t last. Ask your shade sail provider to make sure it’s sewn with Tenara® Thread

TENARA® thread - for seams that last a fabric's lifetime

*Completely resistant to UV sunlight *Unaffected by cleaning chemicals (even bleach) *Unaffected by saltwater *Unaffected cold or hot temperature extremes *Unaffected by acid rain *Won't rot or mould *Colours won't fade *Non-flammable *100% expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

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So what is it exactly that we are stitching up?Well, in the odd case that we do need to seam more than one cloth together we use a double row of stitching to join cloths together, as well as the pocket that runs around the perimeter of the sail that houses the stainless steel wire and the corner reinforcements.

Seriously, Del-Ray Sails are Strong. We reinforce each fixing point with webbing and PVC for extra strength and hide it all with the same shadecloth as the sail. You see this is where most of the pressure is exerted so we have to ‘beef’ up where the sail is fixed to the poles or building.

EZY-SLIDE D-RINGS & T-RINGS

On every corner we use an ‘Ezy-Slide’ D ring. Ezy-Slides are designed to allow the free movement of perimeter cable in both shade cloth and waterproof membrane sails.All stainless steel content and fully Australian made. The system ensures identical loading on all anchor points and on all curves.

Around the perimeter of the Sail, sewn into the double stitched hem, is a 4mm stainless steel cable (6mm for larger sails). This, with the catenary curve, which is a fancy name for the arc cut into the Sail, gives the Sails their tension and rigidity.

Some shade sail makers sew webbing or just a hem around the perimeter of their sails. These are the sails that you see around that look like a hammock. Droopy sails that flap in the wind after a few months. Not a good look.

The best sails have a stainless steel wire running all around the sail under tension.

The Guarantee:

You have seen how we plan for our shade sails, how we take a great deal of care to engineer our shade sails, how we manufacture our shadesails using only the best quality tension shadecloth and strongest thread, I’ll even show you how to install them later. We are so genuinely positive that we are supplying you with the best possible shade sail on the market today that we are prepared to back our product with a ten year guarantee.If you follow our maintenance guide and maintain maximum tension on your shade sail when it is up over the summer months we will guarantee it for ten years. Along with the manufacturers, we guarantee the shadecloth and the thread, as well as its construction and the quality of all fixing points, pole and footing for a full ten years.Something goes wrong we’ll fix it.

That is way above any industry standard.

How can we offer such an outrageous guarantee such as this? Simply because we use the best quality product and manufacturing concepts in the industry and I am happy to stand by my product for ten years. (in fact most of our shade sails will grow to be more than twenty years old)

The Result…

NO Tight sides…NO Puckers…NO Wrinkles…

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Not all shade solutions are made from shade cloth

A lot of the shade structures that we manufacture are made from European PVC that creates a waterproof shaded enclosure that you can use all year round whatever the weather.

These are commonly referred to as tension membrane structures rather than shade sails and come in all different shapes and sizes.

Classic tension structures like these at the Sanctuary Golf Resort and the Bunbury Turf Club create an all weather outdoor enclosure while cantilever and barrel vaultstructures below also protect from the sun and the rain…

You know the great thing about fabric is that it can be moulded and shaped to fit any situation or style that not only looks unique and eye-catching but serve a practical purpose…keeping the sun, wind and rain off you and your prized possessions.

So don’t think you are after a shade sail…

You really are looking for a solution to your weather protection problems and Del-Ray is here with innovative weather protection solutions for any situation.

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Step 4 – Measuring Your Area

Creating your shade experience is a two step process. Once all the poles and fixing points have been installed we take quite comprehensive measurements. We “triangulate” all of the measurements automatically taking into account the variances in fixing heights and necessary angles to best create your sail. It would not be possible to properly create your sail shade without these measurements, and that is why we cannot install the fixing points and the shade cloth at the same time.Once the measurements are taken they are then input into a CAD diagram where the correct allowances are made and plans for the manufacture of the sail is drawn up.It can take up to a week before the sail is ready to be put up and this gives our footing ample time to cure.

Step 5 – Installing Your Sail Shade

In most instances the first time that the sail is installed will be by our professional team of installers, however it is important to know the process so that you can remove and refit the sail at the change of season in future years

We recommend that at the end of each year, when you take down your sail that you remove all the hardware (shackles and turnbuckles) and give them a spray with a protectant lubricant and store in a dry place with your sail. However there is no harm in leaving them attached to the sail, but still give them a spray with something like CRC or lanolin.It’s a good idea to mark the sail with a letter or number and mark the fixing point as well so that it is an easy task to match when reinstalling

The installing process is extremely important in ensuring you get the most life out of your sail. When reinstalling the sail yourself we recommend you follow these steps:

1. Lay out and attach your components

Each sail point will have a combination of shackles and turnbuckles. Unwind the turnbuckles to full extension, and use the shackles to connect the turnbuckle to the sail corner points if not already done so last season.

2. Attach your sail

Fix your turnbuckle (which is already attached to your sail) to the relevant fixing lug on your fixing points. At this stage, leave the turnbuckles fully unwound, until all points have been attached. Move from point to point until all points of the sail are fixed as required.

NOTE: In the manufacturing process, we have allowed for the fact that the fabric willstretch. This means that considerable force will be needed to wrench up the last points to get them close to the fixing points. We guarantee that this is the best way to manufacture your product, even when you think your sail may have been constructed too small. We recommend you consider creating a quasi-pulley effect to pull the last points up. This is done by tying rope onto your sail corner point, and looping it back and forth to the relevant fixing point.

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3. Tension your turnbuckles

Before you tension up your sail make sure that the wire rope that travels around the perimeter of the sail is locked off. It should have been set when the sail was initially installed but if it has come undone or has loosened off follow these directions:

In one corner (we try to make this the most easily accessible corner) you will notice the ends of the wire. Simply wind the wire around the Ezy D and thread it through the pocket on the other side. Now using the wire grips supplied lock both wires together at the base of the ‘D’. The wire will now form part of the tension on the centre of the sail as the turnbuckles tighten the catenary curves. (This will make sense when you see it in action!)

Now simply move around from point to point, and tension each of the turnbuckles as required. As previously mentioned, the life of your sail is dependant almost completely on how well you maintain tension in the sail. The sail materials, perimeter pocket, and corner fixings are designed to be placed under very heavy load, so do not be too afraid to pull the sail up extremely tight.

Please note that if you are using your sail for temporary purposes only, and will be installing it and removing it on regular occasions, the tension aspect for longevity is not as crucial. However, should the day be a little windy, try to maintain as much tension as possible, as the constant gusty movement of the sail creates a whipping effect and will eventually damage the corners and compromise the overall product.

Once again, if you wish, you can get our expert installers to install the sail for you.To remove your sail simply follow the preceding steps in reverse order.

And that’s it! Your custom made sail shade area is now completed,so sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Del-Ray Maintenance Program.

We are happy to offer you a ‘No worries’ maintenance program where we look after your sail for you.We will take down your sail at the end of summer, check it over and give it any necessary repairs, store it at our factory and put it back up again at the end of spring.You don’t have to worry about a thing.Ask your design consultant about the details.

You may have access to purpose built pulley systems such as block and tackle, and if so we recommend you use them. Continue this process until all fixing points are in place. Your turnbuckles should still be fully unwound.

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Difficult Keeping your Shade Sails Tight?

Del-Ray have developed a winch system that makes it easy to keep your shade sails constantly tight as well as making life simple when it comes to removing and reinstalling your sails in the winter and stormy months.

You know the winch system used to wind your boat onto its trailer, shade sail winches work in a similar way.

You see shade sails need to be constantly tight. A sagging sail not only looks ugly but the constant flapping puts undue pressure on not only the sail but the anchor points where the sail is attached. This flapping can seriously reduce the life of your sail and cause damage to the poles and buildings the sail is attached to.

Using the winch and a simple heavy duty pulley system you can now attach the winch wire to the attachment point on your shade sail and simply wind the winch to your desired tension. When the sail looks like it needs more tension it is an easy matter to give the winch a few turns to ensure a tight sail.

No more climbing up ladders, no more elbow grease tightening turnbuckles or ropes, no more unnecessary flapping.

This new winch system is so flexible it can be installed to your new sail or retro-fitted to an existing sail as long as you have a solid base to fit the winch head on to.We use winches with removable handles so they cannot be tampered with, especially in public places.

We can supply you with all the winch components for your sail as well as a step by step procedure to install yourself, or we can install or retrofit the winch system for you to save you the hassle.Alternatively you can easily buy all the components for the winch system from your local hardware store and install the winch yourself.

To see examples of the winch system in action you can check out the shade sails at the back beach, at the Sanctuary Resort pool area, at the Port Authority playground or the working example at Del-Ray

Full Assembly The winch Top close-up

If you are looking for an easy hassle free way to keep the tension on your sails this summer or a simple way to install and take down your shade sails whatever the weather then this winch system is the only way to go. Ask our design consultant.

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OK, I have explained about the best shade sail that money can buy…But of course it comes at a price, and sometimes it comes at a price that is way outside many budgets.

So in a blatant attempt to match the price of most of our competitors shade sails, Del-Ray has introduced a range of budget shade sails which are exactly the same quality as those flooding todays market.You see we were losing far too many jobs to competitors who were supplying adequate sails but nothing near the quality of the sail we were producing.Building companies sometimes are only interested in the cheapest quote and do not care about the best quality to pass on to their clients, the end users.So we thought if you can’t beat them join them and have introduced our new “Standard Budget” range to complement our Del-Ray Deluxe Shade Sails.

But don’t fear we have a reputation to uphold, so we have searched for a quality shadecloth from one of the cheaper manufacturers and make sure that even though we are offering a cheaper product it can still be of a reasonable quality.

Now, you may not believe this but is hard for us to lower our standards to make a budget shade sail but this is what we are going to do… (well, actually it was quite easy, all we had to do was to copy what all our competitors were doing, the hard part was to convince my staff to make an inferior product to what we have been making for years!)

Firstly we have sourced a cheaper shadecloth, ‘Commercial 95’.

Premium Commercial Grade 340 GSM Shade Sails

ColourUVA%

UVB%

Mean UPF

Shade %

Brunswick Green

95.7 95.5 23 91

Aquatic Blue 91.8 91.8 13 79

Desert Sand 90.5 91.3 12 73

Cherry Red 92.8 92.9 14 79

Rivergum Green

86.3 86.0 7 74

Natural 94.3 94.5 18 88

Steel Grey 95.0 95.4 23 78

Navy Blue 96.3 96.2 27 89

Sky Blue 90.9 90.9 11 95

Black 95.9 95.8 24 97

Ochre Red 94.0 95.0 19 88

Turquoise 95.8 95.3 21 89

Yellow 95.3 95.2 21 73

WARP WEFT

Breaking force/50mm: 799 N 2147 N

Breaking extension: 83.5% 63.0%

Tear resistance: 172 N 282 N

Bursting force (Steel Ball): mean 1861 N

Bursting Pressure: mean 3000 N

Premium Commercial Grade 340 GSM available in 13 colours:

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This material is made in China by an Australian owned company and is a good qualityshadecloth for its budget price.

Secondly, rather than sewing a PVC patch and then covering it with shadecloth at every fixing point and then sewing a pocket to fit our wire cable in, the budget shade sail has 50mm seat belt webbing sewn around the perimeter which also forms the reinforced corners so this greatly reduces the manufacturing time and therefore the end price of the shade sail while still maintaining a strong corner.

1. Stitch webbing around outside 2. Double webbing on corners

We will still stitch our standard budget shade sails with Tenara thread because it is the best thread to use for shade sails and we just can’t take that little bit of quality away from a Del-Ray sail be it a Deluxe sail or a Standard sail’.

So now I have shown you the technical differences what are the real differences…

Component ‘Del-Ray Deluxe Tension’ ‘Del-Ray Standard Budget’ Shade cloth Monotec 370 Commercial 95 Perimetre 4 – 6 mm S/Steel wire in dbl

stitched pocket with s/steel rope grips.

50mm webbing

Corners PVC reinforced with s/steel ‘Ezy-slide’ D ring

50mm webbing with s/steel D ring

Rigging 316 grade stainless steel turnbuckles, shackles

Rope (can upgrade to Galvanised or s/steel turnbuckles)

Thread / seams Tenara™ thread Tenara™ thread Warranty 10 years on shadecloth,

workmanship, rigging, thread, poles & footings.

10 year reducible warranty on shadecloth and thread & two years workmanship

Engineering Fully Engineered to W33 No Engineering Poles and footings Fully Engineered to W33 100mm x 100mm x 5

Footings 450Ø x 1000mm After sales service Within 3 working days Within two weeks Telephone support Free for 10 years Free for 1 year Maintenance

ProgramAvailable for all sails Not available

Guarantee I guarantee a great looking, wrinkle free, fully tensioned shade sail for the life of the sail when properly maintained.

I can’t guarantee that this style of shadesail will remain tight and wrinkle free for its life.

There will be big savings to be made from buying a Standard budget shadesail but remember these are just short term savings. If you really want the best value for money then you are better off spending that bit extra in the first place and purchasing a Deluxe sail that will stand the test of time.

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You have now taken the first step…

And the first step is awareness. You’ve now acknowledged there is a need to come and see me.

The next step is action.

To take advantage of our brilliant and extensive range of shade sails and shade structures in a variety of styles and colours to suit you that’s GUARANTEED to last and Look fantastic call “DEL-RAY” on 9725 4433 TODAY! or send us an email todelray@del-ray.com. I’m looking forward to meeting you as my new and valued customer.

And hey, thanks for reading this technical guide. Sorry if it is a bit too technical but if you want all the facts about buying the best possible product on the market today then you need to do your research. I hope I’ve helped you make an informed choicewhen you make your decision.

Warm Regards,

Mark LewisMark Lewis

P.S. Remember, my comprehensive guarantee on the quality and workmanship of our Deluxe shade sails and shade structures lasts for a 10 year period. You never risk a cent. That’s how confident I am in delivering you the excellence you deserve. It’s that simple!

P.P.S. And please don’t forget, you really can enjoy the advantage of alfresco outdoor living today and add incredible value to your home with a fantastic shade sail from Del-Ray. Start improving your lifestyle today…CALL 9725 4433 or if you are out of town call for the price of a local call 1 300 299 266 or email delray@del-ray.com NOW!

You’ll be glad you did… you’re guaranteed of that!

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Important.The contents of this guide are the copyright of Del-Ray Canvas Australia. No part may be reproduced without permission of the author Mark Lewis. This edition February 2010

Disclaimer

This guide is written to provide technical information to potential customers of Del-Ray Canvas Australia and purchasers of shade sails. The information provided is based on our research and general knowledge as well as information provided to us from consultants and engineers. It is provided in a general nature only and as such no warranty is given until an actual purchase is made from Del-Ray Canvas Australia.

Shade Sail Testimonials

“End Product that Staff, Students and Parents would be Proud of”“In 2007 Del-Ray Canvas became involved in a start to finish project at Adam Road Primary School. The project involved erecting five large sails in our Centre Circle Area.From the start of the project (initial planning and design) to the finished product

Mark and the Del-Ray Team were very professional and provided great assistance to ensure an end product that staff, students and parents would be proud of – nothing ever seemed to be too much for the Del-Ray Team and at all times they displayed excellent communication channels.The finished product is admired by all schools in the District.The follow up service from Del-Ray has been nothing short of “excellent”.LJ Gleeson, Principal, Adam Road Primary School, Bunbury.

“Quality and Friendly Nature”Del-ray have just completed the manufacture and installation of our shaded area over the playground equipment at our new Park. I am happy to say the quality and friendly nature along with their professionalism in carry out this work has made it a pleasure in dealing with them and I have no problem recommending them for future work.David Lantry, Bunbury Port Authority, Bunbury WA.

“Efficient, Friendly, Professional Service”“Del-Ray provided efficient, friendly, professional service during the planning, designing and installation of our shade sails.They were generous in donating canvas to our centre for the children’s stretcher beds.Their service is second to none, and we have been most impressed with their willingness to provide ongoing support and maintenance” Valerie Constantine, College Community Child Care. Robertson Drive, Bunbury, WA

“…service was consistently professional and prompt”“Del-Ray Canvas recently replaced the bookmakers enclosure with one of their custom made shade sails. The service was consistently professional and prompt. The product has been received by the bookmakers, our club members and the public with nothing but praise for the aesthetics and function of the sail. The area has been transformed and now looks sensational. Mark Lewis and his team really helped us out by executing this work as a priority for us with very little lead time.I have no hesitation in recommending Del-Ray’s services and would be happy to show any prospective client our shade sails”Jan Ferraz, Operations Manager, Bunbury Turf Club, Bunbury, WA.