You can enjoy maximum UV protection and shelter from the rain without worrying about being uncomfortably warm beneath your shade sail. And once you’ve got your shade sail up, then you need to start thinking about the sun moving and changing shade areas.

The fact that there are only three points to hook up on a triangle shaped sail makes it easier to set up too, so that’s maybe something you want to think about before you decide on what shape you’d like. I bought 2 square sails last year from this seller and was so impressed that I bought this one and am contemplating another. We pack our goods extremely carefully and damages are rare, however, once you have signed for the goods it may not be possible to prove that the damage occurred before they came into your possession. The sales pictures make these shade sails look like a dream of shaded areas and beautifully comfortable ambience. Of incorrectly sized and flexible poles , the lack of slope and the lack of tension can lead to really unpleasant and dangerous situations, especially in waterproof sails where there is the possibility that form pockets of water of hundreds of liters and therefore kilos!Despite its light makeup it is surprisingly strong: think stainless steel D rings are sewn into each corner with 2m lengths of tough nylon ropes. It covers and shades the table and seating area, and the big advantage is that there are no 'legs' or poles to trip over. Choosing the correct size of a wing can be frightening for those who are faced with this choice for the first time, but thanks to this guide everything will be easier.

We had immediate responses to questions, detailed description and options which allowed us to have confidence in our purchase.Despite not being waterproof, the fact the fabric allows rain to drip through it prevents the accumulation of rainwater that could potentially weight down and damage your sail.

This should be left for a minimum of 48 hours to allow it to set completely before you attach the sail shade.The sail held up with a good ten litres of water sagging it down – a fair old bit of weight on the rings.