Asked by: Eudald Schultefrankenfeld
home and garden outdoor decorating

How much does it cost to have a shade sail installed?

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Shade sails cost around $6,000-8,000 each for an average-sized sail. Most residential installations use two or three sails to get good shade coverage and a crisp, modern look. However, for large areas or commercial installations requiring sails larger than 400 square feet, you'll need to involve an engineer.


Considering this, how much does it cost to install a shade sail?

Custom made shade sail only including fittings and installation starting from $990 fully installed.

Beside above, how long does a shade sail last? 10 years

Similarly one may ask, how much wind can a shade sail withstand?

Properly installed shade sail can withstand as much as 85 mph winds.

Do shade sails keep rain out?

Waterproof shade sails are and outstanding option because they not only provide protection from harmful UV rays, they keep your outdoor living and entertainment area dry, even when it rains. Hence, waterproof shade sails were developed.

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Iddrisu Ravel

Professional

Do you need planning permission for a shade sail?

No planning approval is required for a shade sail. Shade sails need a building permit when the structure exceeds 20m2. A permit is not required for a shade sail that is less than 20m2 and less than b2.4m in height unless there is already an existing shade sail on the property.

Solemnidad Umbelina

Professional

How deep do shade sail posts need to be?

Dig holes to the required size for your posts height, using the centre of the footing as the approximate locations of the point of the sail. – For a 3m size sail dig footing holes 400mm square and 800mm deep (Image g.)

Aniceta Siefarth

Explainer

How deep should a shade sail post be?

For 5M or larger shade sails dig footing holes 400mm square and 1200mm deep, as shown. If installing your shade sail post on firm ground lay a 100mm (4″) depth of 20mm (3/4″) diameter gravel at the base of the post.

Ascension Gherghe

Explainer

Do shade sails block rain?

While standard shade sails can effectively block out the harsh UV rays of the sun, waterproof shade sails can block out all elements of nature, including the sun, the rain and the wind. This fabric is capable of blocking out up to 100% of UV rays and exhibits high durability, high tensile strength and proven longevity.

Tsvetelina Balakhowsky

Explainer

Are shade sails expensive?

Shade sails should not be done on the cheap. Waterproof sails and PVC Sails, for example generally cost more. Larger multi-sail jobs can range up to tens of thousands, so it is important to have an approved budget for your project.

Merzak Cesari

Pundit

Does shade cloth reduce heat?

Using shade cloth can be an effective solution to reduce sunburn for plants. It also decreases the amount of radiation that reaches the plants. This is because shade cloth can reflect the air and incoming solar radiation.

Violette

Pundit

What is the best sun shade sail?

  1. Petra's 20 Ft.
  2. Windscreen4less 14′ x 14′ Sun Shade Sail Square Canopy.
  3. Cool Area Rectangle 13′ X 19'8” Sun Shade Sail.
  4. Patio Paradise 16'x20′ Rectangle Sun Shade Sail.
  5. Coolaroo 16-Foot-by-5-Inch Triangle Shade Sail. Coolaroo is a popular make in the world of shade sails.

Gaynell Ruggeberg

Pundit

Can you attach a shade sail to a fence?

Can you attach a sail shade to a fence? Yes, we've seen sail shades successfully attached to both metal and wood fences, but only to the posts. The sail shade can create supplementary force on the fence post so you will want to reinforce it with additional concrete.

Valerija Edrosa

Pundit

How do you tension a shade sail?

Apply tension evenly at each corner of the sail - do not fully tension one corner before applying tension to the remaining mounting points. The recommended final tension varies with sail size but is typically 30-50Kg at each corner for sails up to 25m2. Larger sails will require much higher tension.

Diosdado Lukugain

Teacher

Do shade sails hold up in wind?

2. Can shade sails be used in windy locations? A good quality shade sail that is correctly installed will be able to withstand high winds. Shade sails are designed to form a tensioned structure; under tension the sail adopts a relatively solid shape and should not flap in the wind.

Inma Erthel

Teacher

Are shade sails a good idea?

When to choose a shade sail
“But for a modern one-story house, it's a great choice.” Shade sails are one of the few ways of getting shade in the landscape that can be taken down each winter if desired.

Virginijus Blomen

Reviewer

How do I make a shade in my backyard?

21 Ways to Add Shade to Your Outdoor Living Areas
  1. Plant trees. Shade trees are an obvious choice and an eco-friendly, inexpensive way to add shade to outdoor living areas.
  2. Add a gazebo.
  3. Invest in patio umbrellas.
  4. Stash a pop-up canopy.
  5. Install a pavilion.
  6. Include marquees in your patio design.
  7. Hang patio curtains.
  8. Construct a permanent roof.

Dickson Afecto

Reviewer

Why do shade sails sag?

The reason this shade sail is sagging is because the posts which support it have been underspecified – that is, they are much to light to support a sail of this size. To make matters even worse, at least one of the posts has actually moved. The cause of a post moving in the ground is that it wasn't put in deep enough.

Hannibal Michele

Reviewer

Does shade cloth let rain through?

Shade cloth is usually made of loosely woven polyester or even aluminium and can be found in varying densities or degrees of shade from approximately 5% to 95%. All shade cloth is water permeable so that rainwater, sprinklers and irrigation systems can keep your plants hydrated.

Assitan Beiersdorf

Reviewer

What Colour shade sail is best?

Light and Dark Colour Considerations
Light colours will give you slightly less UV protection than dark colouredoutdoor sail shades, but will let in more light. They will also show up the dirt more. Dark colours give a better UV protection and let in less light. They are known for hiding the dirt well.

Ladji Helices

Supporter

How much do shade sails stretch?

A properly mounted and tensioned shade sail will have approximately 150 pounds of tension on it and will have few to no wrinkles. Most installations have the 1st corner is directly connected to the anchor point. Continue to connect the other points by stretching the corners tightly and attach.

Goundo Schmidleitner

Supporter

Which side of shade cloth faces the sun?

Which side should the coating side face up or down in the Weather Proof shade cloth? The coated (shiny) side should always be installed facing the sky.

Enai Estal

Beginner

How do you attach a shade sail to a tree?

How to Hook Sun Sail Shades to Trees
  1. Climb the ladder and use the chalk to make a mark on the tree trunk where you want your shade to be installed.
  2. Wrap a bungee cord around the tree once, leaving both ends facing in the direction your sun shade will be installed.
  3. Lay your sun sail flat on the ground over the area where shade is desired.

Gegham Wrenn

Beginner

How do you make a shade structure?

Build instructions
  1. Inventory and sort all of your materials.
  2. First, the 4x4x10s must be set in the ground as posts.
  3. The posts need to be level both side to side and front to back.
  4. Let the concrete set for several hours before completing the shade structure.
  5. Next, take the [4] 2x6x12' boards and lay them on the ground.

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