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What
Is A Shade Sail?
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| Shade
Sails are made of high-density polyethylene
shade cloth that is especially manufactured
with tensioned fabric structures in
mind. The knit is made using monofilament
and tape filler. The fabric is treated
with UV stabilizers to give it long
life in direct sunlight. Depending on
color, the average shade rating is approx.
90% and the UVR block is approx. 95%.
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The
perimeter of each sail has a catenary
curve designed into it that controls
the fabric tension in the center of
the sail. Therefore, when tension is
placed on the perimeter, the fabric
will have uniform tension. They do not
sag or flap in the wind. |
| Attachment
hardware is all marine grade stainless.
Generally, one turnbuckle is used per
sail, and the remaining corners are
attached using "D" or "Twist"
shackles of the appropriate size for
the expected corner loading. Sails can
be attached to existing structures with
a variety of common or custom made brackets
and hardware. |
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They can be supported by their own
columns made of either timber or steel
pipe. We prefer to use schedule 40
galvanized steel pipe embedded in
concrete footings. If timber posts
are used, then we generally use temporary
power poles with a preservative added
to the wood.
Depending
on local building codes and engineer's
requirements we add either threaded
rod or rebar to the footings or posts
to tie the concrete and post together.
In general, there is very little gravitational
load, but uplift is the concern, and
footings can be quite deep. |
| SolProtec
Shade Sails are the ultimate in stylish
sun protection. Courtyards, pool areas,
gardens, children's play areas, car
spaces and even entry ways can all benefit
for the cool good looks of a SolProtec
Shade Sail. |
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Only
SolProtec Shade Sails feature Commercial
Grade high-density polyethylene knitted
fabric specially designed to breathe
- to keep you cooler and more comfortable
in hot weather. This state of the art
material blocks up to 90% of the suns
harmful UV rays yet remains totally
unaffected by moisture and natural temperature
extremes. And because SolProtec fabric
is knitted, not woven, it won't tear
or fray. |
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perimeter of each sail has a gentle
curve inwards towards the center of
the sail designed into it that controls
the fabric tension. They have reinforcing
webbing around the perimeter and a stainless
steel "Delta" ring at each
corner. Therefore, when tension is placed
on the shade sail, the fabric will not
have any wrinkles. They do not sag or
flap in the wind. The material is not
waterproof. |
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STYLISH
SUN PROTECTION
for...
- Courtyards
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Pool Areas
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Gardens
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Car Spaces
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Children's Play Areas
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Entry ways, and more !
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