Kookaburra Waterproof Garden Sun Shade Sail Canopy in Ivory 98% UV Block (3m x 2m Rectangle)

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I hooked one side of the sail onto our house, and the other onto two poles that I had already planted firmly into the ground. Our 160gsm shade sails allow you to stay cool and comfortable in the shade while also staying dry during rain showers. Kate says, “As well as protecting you from the sun and light showers, shade sails will quickly define a space”.

When I reviewed and tested this a couple of years ago, I was impressed, I have since decided this is better than the Greenbay and so moved it up to second in my ranks – I feel it’s justifiable given the last couple of years Kookaburra have proven themselves. This waterproofing comes at a slight cost of breathability because of the tightness of the weave that keeps the water off you.

We are so confident in the quality of our sail shades that we offer a 2 year warranty and consider the quality of our waterproof sail shades unrivaled. I mean what could be better than a bit of lunchtime and afternoon shade whilst I’m using the charcoal bbq (pictured) and bbq smoker. Our shade sail makes a restful, shady spot on your patio, backyard, playground, park, deck, or pool.

Note: All dimensions are measured manually with deviation （ranged）at 1-2cm, hope you can understand. I’ll admit, I too am a culprit when it comes to this despite warnings from my wife, each and every time. Now, we Brits aren’t the smartest people when it comes to dealing with the sun, and it’s fair to say that a lot of us simply whip our shirts off at the slightest sign that it’s going to be a bright and sunny day. When you choose a "Saill" or "Solaria" sail with standard sizes or when you configure it "made to measure", you will come across the term "size under tension". We used tensioners and a nylon rope that weren’t included in the packaging but thankfully this sail comes with hardwearing D-rings which are, made of the same 304 stainless steel as the Greenbay model below.You will find characteristics and technical specifications of waterproof and breathable sails, when to choose one fabric rather than another.

And whether you’re tying your sail to existing structures or specially bought poles, make sure you angle it at around 30 degrees for drainage. For those that like to blend, La Redoute’s offering features an arresting pattern of botanical motifs, lending a tropical aesthetic to outdoor spaces while keeping the look naturally green. The poles were a little bit further away than they needed to be so I used a chain and turnbuckles to link up with the provided ropes and then adjusted the turnbuckles to make it all pull tight. And once you’ve got your shade sail up, then you need to start thinking about the sun moving and changing shade areas.If you are looking to find a garden sail that offers both sun and rain protection AND that you can install yourself then you have come to the right place. Features often found on the shade sails that we showcase include stainless steel D rings, nylon ropes, machine washability, polyester fabric and more. With the easy D-shaped fixings you can easily rope it to a nearby tree when camping or on the beach for added protection - particularly handy if you have little ones in tow!

And if you don’t have some you may need shade sail posts or poles which take a fair bit of installing! The sunshade is easy to assemble thanks to the stainless steel fasteners at every corner and the included ropes. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Both the square and triangle shade sails have convex sides designed to convey the tension to the corner fitted D-rings and help prevent sagging in the middle once set up.When the sail arrived and I first removed it from the packaging, I was impressed with the quality of the material as it was thicker than I expected yet still flexible. If you want to see that process I would look at my how to install a fence on a wall article as I use big anchors for that.