Shade Sails An Attractive Option For Providing Your Family With Uv Protection
- Date: 2007-04-10 - Word Count: 495
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If you are seeking an inexpensive method to provide shade and additional UV protection for your family then shade sails are a possibly convenient solution. Shade sails, which are used extensively in Australia, provide up to 90% UV protection. Shade sails attractive cantenary curves of a perimeter of the sails add to their beauty and to the uniqueness of the outdoor setting you are creating. This architectural style adds to the strength of the shade sail's material allowing for minimal maintenance. They are also easy to care for and clean.
What is a shade sail also know as a sail shade, shade cloth and tension sail? Shade sails come in a variety of shapes and sizes; triangles (sail shape), square, or rectangles are common shapes produced for retail sale but custom design are also available. They are made from knitted High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) which allows them to breathe. Thus, the hot air is released through the fabric and not trapped underneath the shade sail. As a do-it-yourself project a shade sail can be mounted in less then one day or a weekend, depending on the size and nature of the project or if mounting multiple shade sails.
Premium quality shade sails resist mildew and mold, and are UV stabilized for long life. Usually require nothing more than hosing off to clean. Good quality fabric is unaffected by temperature extremes allowing them to remain in use in almost all weather conditions except the most extreme, such as hurricanes. They are designed to tolerate enormous tension at their mounting points so they do not sag and if hung with the proper slope from corner to corner for drainage they will not collect water or debris.
Shade sails will add beauty to your outdoor living area because of the limited amount support structure needed to mount them. Their high level of architectural style adds beauty and uniqueness to your outdoor living environment. At the same time they protect you from excessive sun exposure because they block 90% of UV rays while allowing enough sun to penetrate through the sail to allow some sun exposure.
Shade sails are an option for homeowners, schools, day care centers, municipalities and businesses seeking to provide shade for an outdoor setting. Shade sails with their architectural style will provide good UV protection and create beautiful environment for picnic areas, courtyards, play areas, pool areas, entry ways, and outdoor setting that might benefit from having a shaded area. Their knitted fabric has the cooling effect of sitting under a shade tree and you do not have to wait for it to grow. Because they require minimal structure for mounting they are less expensive to install then a pavilion and less intrusive in play areas for example and can be installed to provide shade over or around a pool. The minimal structure requirement puts installation in the skill range of many do-it-yourself installers or allow for the hiring of a contractor at a nominal cost.
What is a shade sail also know as a sail shade, shade cloth and tension sail? Shade sails come in a variety of shapes and sizes; triangles (sail shape), square, or rectangles are common shapes produced for retail sale but custom design are also available. They are made from knitted High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) which allows them to breathe. Thus, the hot air is released through the fabric and not trapped underneath the shade sail. As a do-it-yourself project a shade sail can be mounted in less then one day or a weekend, depending on the size and nature of the project or if mounting multiple shade sails.
Premium quality shade sails resist mildew and mold, and are UV stabilized for long life. Usually require nothing more than hosing off to clean. Good quality fabric is unaffected by temperature extremes allowing them to remain in use in almost all weather conditions except the most extreme, such as hurricanes. They are designed to tolerate enormous tension at their mounting points so they do not sag and if hung with the proper slope from corner to corner for drainage they will not collect water or debris.
Shade sails will add beauty to your outdoor living area because of the limited amount support structure needed to mount them. Their high level of architectural style adds beauty and uniqueness to your outdoor living environment. At the same time they protect you from excessive sun exposure because they block 90% of UV rays while allowing enough sun to penetrate through the sail to allow some sun exposure.
Shade sails are an option for homeowners, schools, day care centers, municipalities and businesses seeking to provide shade for an outdoor setting. Shade sails with their architectural style will provide good UV protection and create beautiful environment for picnic areas, courtyards, play areas, pool areas, entry ways, and outdoor setting that might benefit from having a shaded area. Their knitted fabric has the cooling effect of sitting under a shade tree and you do not have to wait for it to grow. Because they require minimal structure for mounting they are less expensive to install then a pavilion and less intrusive in play areas for example and can be installed to provide shade over or around a pool. The minimal structure requirement puts installation in the skill range of many do-it-yourself installers or allow for the hiring of a contractor at a nominal cost.
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Hi, I am John Gudknecht, (pronounced goodneck) I live in Rehoboth Beach, DE with my wife and parents. I enjoy fishing and boating and entertaining in my backyard. Because of my love for the outdoors I have developed a full respect for the sun and its effects on the skin. My wife and I have both notice skin damage. Shade sails, portable gazebos, and market umbrellas are all good choices because they are made with fabric that breaths. At www.coolshadesails.com we these products. Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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