We also looked for style, and sought out shade sails made by companies with excellent customer service and solid warranties. We reviewed hundreds of options, and selected high-performance shade sails crafted from quality fabrics. While we’d love to geek on the math and engineering involved, all you really need to digest is that it makes your shade sail stronger and looks fancy. Positioning one or two corners at varying heights creates what’s known as a hyperbolic or “hypar” canopy. You will need to screw the brackets into the eaves of your roof, and then run a rope or cable through the eyelets on the brackets. The most common way is to use metal brackets that are specifically designed for this purpose. The SSK-18 is engineered to hold a 500lb direct load, 1,500 lb. There are a few ways that you can attach a shade sail to a roof. The SSK-18 is an innovative, elegant solution designed to elevate a Shade Sail above an existing structure’s roof. Roof top Post for installing Shade Sails above the roof line. It’s best to mount shade sails on a permanent structure, whether that’s the roof of your house or posts anchored to the ground with concrete. Shade Sail Roof riser by Skylift Hardware. Hardware is typically rust-resistant stainless steel. if the shade sail you buy comes with a hardware kit, pieces should be made of rust-resistant stainless steel. That said, if you live in a location that gets snow in winter or has a rainy season, you may want to store your shade sail for part of the year. All offer some degree of UV protection (typically up to 95 percent) and are made to hold up to the elements. The majority of shade sails are water-resistant, but not waterproof, made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) fabric, which stretches and allows air to pass through. There are also complete hardware kits available for as little as $20. With some of the budget buys, you'll have to spend a bit more on supplies, though items like mounting brackets, hooks, and carabiners aren't terribly expensive. The pricier shade sails on our list include all the hardware you’ll need for installation. While they're perfectly nice hanging solo, in some spaces -particularly narrow ones - using two or more can create an elegant, upscale look. You have a choice of three: triangular, rectangular, and square.
The majority of shade sails come in several sizes (and colors), plus there are custom options available. Keep in mind that the shade sail will expand and contract slightly (likely no more than a half-inch) depending on weather conditions. A good rule of thumb is to add at least 2 inches on all sides beyond the area that will be shaded. The most important thing to determine is just how much space you want to cover. We've outlined the most important below, and offer installation tips. There are a few basics to nail down before you shop, starting with finding the right size and shape.