Please read our detailed guides covering the most common use-cases, best practices, and how to install & maintain our products.

We love helping our customers. Feel free to contact us anytime and one of our customer service agents will help you with your next backyard project.

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Shade Fabrics

One of the elements that distinguish a high-quality shade sail over a cheaper low-quality one is the fabric. At Shade Sails Canada we use a range of high-quality fabrics.

Learn more about our different fabric options

How to Create a Custom Order

  • Step 1 – Plan out the area you want to shade

  • Step 2 – Install & mark your posts/structure

  • Step 3 – Install your attachment hardware (optional)

  • Step 4 – Taking your measurements

  • Step 5 – Submit your measurements

  • Step 6 – Our team will contact you

Detailed Guides

  • How to Shade a Pergola

    How to Shade a Pergola

    Pergolas are often the centrepiece of our deck or patio and provide us with a...
  • How to Install a Roman Shade

    How to Install a Roman Shade

    Ensuring the correct assembly of your Roman Shade is vital to its aesthetic...
  • How to Shade a Patio

    How to Shade a Patio

    Patios are the cornerstone of many people’s gardens and outdoor spaces...
  • How to Install a Shade Sail

    How to Install a Shade Sail

    Making sure your shade sail is installed properly is essential to ensuring its...
  • How to Shade a Deck

    How to Shade a Deck

    Your deck can be one of the defining features of your outdoor space, it’s often...

  • Where Can I Attach a Shade Sail To

    Where Can I Attach A Shade Sail To?

    When shading any space, the first thing you will need to figure out is where it is...

Tips, Tricks & Misnomers

  • A wooden pergola with green hanging shade sails installed, creating a shaded area beneath. The background includes a clear sky and tall trees, highlighting an outdoor, nature-inspired setting.

    Protecting Your Outdoor Furniture with Shade Sails

  • Cozy backyard deck with comfortable seating and a large blue diy shade sail offering shade and relaxation.

    DIY or Professional Installation? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Shade Sails

  • close up image of an orange deck shade sail

    Creative Shade Sail Shapes and Configurations for Any Space

  • Shade Sails in Commercial Spaces: Cafes, Parks, and More

    Shade Sails in Commercial Spaces: Cafes, Parks, and More

  • Modern house with a large balcony and a garden in a shaded area, illustrating the need for the best solar lights for shaded areas.

    Combining Shade Sails with Outdoor Lighting for Nighttime Ambiance

  • A cozy outdoor seating area under a wooden pergola with orange fabric shades providing a stylish and practical shade solution.

    Shade Solutions to Beat the Heat

  • Vibrant blue canopy awnings stretch between poles, providing ample shade in a beautiful outdoor area. The awnings create a cozy space beneath, surrounded by lush greenery, tall trees, and well-maintained landscaping, enhancing the serene atmosphere.

    Transform Your Outdoor Space with Canopy Awnings

  • An outdoor swimming pool area featuring several sun shade posts with blue sails providing shade for people lounging on chairs. The sun shade posts create a cool, comfortable environment by the pool, illustrating their effectiveness in outdoor spaces.

    The Benefits of Installing a Sun Shade Post

  • How to Securely Attach a Canopy to Your Home

    How to Securely Attach a Canopy to Your Home

  • The Benefits of Installing a Waterproof Shade Sail

    The Benefits of Installing a Waterproof Shade Sail

  • Aerial image of a workplace showcasing a black shade sail. This image shows a creative way for sun shade sail installation ideas.

    7 Creative Ways to Install a Sun Shade Sail

  • An image of a patio with a patio set and a small bbq. The patio is covered with a light grey retractable patio shade.

    Unlock Your Outdoor Oasis with a Retractable Patio Shade

FAQ's & Resources

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  • Privacy Panel Mounting Options

  • Where should I position my Cable Clamps?

  • Shade Sail Posts | The Definitive Guide

  • Where do you ship to?

  • Should I vary the height of my posts?

  • Tightening Your Turnbuckles

  • Are the sides of a shade sail straight or curved?

  • How to Install a Roman Shade

  • Shade Sails Warranty

  • Hardware Maintenance

  • Should I take my Shade Sail down in a storm?

  • How do I clean and store my Shade Sail

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