by TJKakuris
Those who like to spend lots of time in the great outdoor with friends and family or just to enjoy a good book will benefit from a shade sail. Sun sails look great and provide UV protection for any outdoor setting. Keep your loved ones and personal property protected from the harmful damage that UV rays can cause. In addition, these structures also add to the architecture of any home or businesses. Sails can be arranged in a variety of configurations that will transform any area into a modern looking patio or stand alone structure that provides the best in sun protection.
The uses for sun shades are almost endless. You can attach to a sturdy tree, the side of your home or even sink posts into the ground. Sunken posts can either be made from wood or metal. Metal or steel posts are more expensive than standard wooden posts. They will last longer and can be painted or powder coated. Wooden posts can be painted but not powder coated. Furthermore, a wooden posts is more apt to crack than a steel one. However, you can also find some extremely sturdy very large wooden beams, such as something used for a telephone pole that will last many years as well.
Shade sails are also more economical than a standard patio addition. An addition, to your outdoor patio, depending on the complexity of the project can run in the multiple thousands of dollars. Even if you have experience, you still need to purchase materials and higher help or spend many of your own hours doing the labor. On the other hand, a custom shade sail can be purchased for about $ 4 per square foot.. Steel posts installed in the ground should cost no more than $ 500 per post. A 15 foot X 20 foot area can be covered for a very reasonable price. A 300 square foot custom shade sail will cost approximately $ 1200 plus the posts. You can also save money by attaching to the side of a building or a house so long as the structure is sound.
Sun sails are normally made from shade cloth, however, other alternatives such as Sunbrella ® fabrics are also used to fabricate sails. Shade cloth is a breathable fabric that allows water to pass through. The advantage is that water build up is not as significant with the porous holes. Sunbrella ® fabric is a closed woven fabric that only allows micro amounts of water to go through the fabric in order to prevent molding. However, sails made from Sunbrella fabric do need to be angled well in order to allow for water run off. Either fabrics are available in a 10 year UV warranty. Typical UV warranties provide protection from factors such as fading, mildew or rotting during a specified period of time.
The uses for a shade sail structure are only limited by the imagination. Shade sails have been very popular in Australia, South Africa and the Middle East. They are just now starting to become more popular in the United States and are being used to cover everything from playgrounds to pets.
ReadyMadeShadeSails provides top quality shade canopy products at an affordable price. Sun sails will make an excellent addition to any outdoor setting.
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