1. Tensioned Corners & Curved Sides
Smooth Curves - Stylistic Twists - Strong Tension
Traditional shade sails are attached only at the corners. A triangle ring is sewn into each corner. This ring then connects to attachment hardware such as turnbuckles, cable, chain, rope pulley systems, or cabled winches. The attachment hardware then is secured to a mounting point (eye or hook that is immovable). Triangle rings can also be directly attached to mounting hardware using a shackle or carabiner.
Traditional shade sails can have 3, 4, 5, or MORE corners!
Mounting eyes are installed on posts or existing structures. These need to be able to withstand large lateral forces from the sail.
The perimeter of each shade sail is designed with a curve to control the tension of the sail. This detail ensures that when tension is placed on the shade sail corners the fabric remains taut, creating an aesthetically pleasing feature that eliminates any sagging or flapping in the wind.
2. Straight Sided with Grommets
Full Framed Shade - Many Attachment Methods
Panel style shade sails are placed within a framed structure, where tension can be applied continuously to ALL sides of the sail.
These can be regular shapes, or custom-made to fit a particular frame. Panel sails are typically used to shade pergolas or similar structures. You can even forego the grommets and simply weave a narrow sail over and under pergola slats.
A gap of space is required between the sail edge and the frame. This allows laced rope, cable, bungies, zip ties, carabiners, or other attachment methods to be used to maintain tension on each side.
3. Narrow Strips Secured Only at Each End
Perfect for Weaving Over/Under Pergola Slats
Many customers come to us with pergolas or similar structures that they would like to shade. Often, the best way to shade these areas is to weave fabric over and under wooden slats or beams. A high amount of friction among each of the contact points helps secure the sails.
Pergola Weave sails are narrow - standard widths are 16" to 20". Each end features a reinforced edge with at least 3 grommets, which can be secured to a pergola beam using screws and washers.
