Custom Shade Sails

Custom Shade Sails in Commercial 95 and Sunbrella Fabrics

Do you need a Shade Sail that is not a standardized size or shape. BackyardCity.com is proud to offer Custom Shade Sails to fit almost any shape in a variety of colors and materials. More than ever, people are spending more time outdoors, and protection from the sun has become increasingly important due to the harmful effects the sun can have on the skin. Also known as Sun Sails, shade sails make beautiful additions to your patio, backyard, or other outdoor areas. A shade sail is the perfect alternative to a traditional pergola or covered porch. Floating and curvaceous, Shade Sails make an attractive addition to any property, and with the right design can enhance the existing property with artistic or architectural flair and style.

Shade Sails are a decorative and affordable way to create shade that will provide protection form the sun and keep you more comfortable in hot weather. The state of the art fabrics used in Shade Sails block the sun's harmful UV rays yet remain totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes. Some sail shade fabrics even provide waterproof / water resistant properties.

We offer Custom Shade Sails in both Commercial 95 and Sunbrella fabrics. The Commercial 95 fabric is a high density polyethylene knitted fabric weighted at 340 gsm and is specially designed to breathe and keep you cooler and more comfortable in hot weather. This state of the art material blocks up to 98% of the sun’s harmful UV rays yet remains totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes. And because Commercial 95 fabric is knitted, not woven, it won't tear or fray. Shade sails have reinforced webbing around the perimeter and a stainless steel "Delta" ring at each corner. The Commercial 95 material is not waterproof.

Sunbrella Shade Sails feature Sunbrella breathable fabric to keep you cooler and more comfortable in hot weather. This state of the art material is unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes and blocks up to 98% of harmful UV rays. Sunbrella's solution dyed acrylic fabric is fade and water resistant. The near waterproof fabric also resists stains, mildew, and rot. The perimeter of each sail contains seatbelt type webbing for increased strength and durability. Each corner has a welded solid, marine grade, stainless steel attachment ring to aid in attaching the sail to a structurally sound fixing point.

Sunbrella Shade Sails have to be installed with at least a 20 degree slope to allow water to run off the sail and not pool on top. Due to the limited available Sunbrella fabric widths, there will be seams approximately every 40-57 inches.

All custom shade sails are designed with a reduction of approximately 10% of your attachment point measurements. This is done to allow enough space for the mounting hardware and to tension the sail. All final shade sail measurements will be approximate due to tolerances during the fabricating process.

The perimeter of each sail is designed with a gentle curve inwards towards the center of the sail to control fabric tension. This inward curve will be approximately 10% of the length of each side of the shade sail. Therefore, when tension is placed on the shade sail, the fabric will not wrinkle or sag. Shade sails, when installed properly, do not sag or flap in the wind.

Sail Shades are wonderfully versatile; they can be attached to homes, trees, or patio columns. In addition, they can be supported by wood posts or steel columns embedded in concrete footings, and they can also be taken down seasonally as required.

Shade Sails are the most cost effective shade solution per square foot!