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Detailed Guides

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  • How to Shade a Pergola

    How to Shade a Pergola

  • How to Install a Roman Shade

    How to Install a Roman Shade

  • How to Shade a Patio

    How to Shade a Patio

  • How to Install a Shade Sail

    How to Install a Shade Sail

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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

Tips, Tricks & Misnomers

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  • Black shade sails covering a concrete patio with picnic tables underneath

    Maximizing Energy Efficiency with Shade Sails: A Commercial Guide

  • backyard with shade sail and lights on the patio showcasing how to increase property value.

    How to Increase Property Value with Tensile Architecture

  • image of three shade sails at the zoo providing shade over a bench and maximizing outdoor productivity

    How Tensile Shade Structures Improve Outdoor Productivity

  • man holding parts to secure shade sails representing outdoor security

    The Role of Shade Structures in Enhancing Outdoor Security and Privacy

  • Enhancing Outdoor Workspaces with Tensile Structures

    Enhancing Outdoor Workspaces with Tensile Structures

  • outline of a building with a patio showcasing a shade sail transformation

    How to Transform Your Business Environment with Tensile Shade Sails

  • Maximizing Usable Space with Tensile Shade Structures

    Maximizing Usable Space with Tensile Shade Structures

  • image of CN tower showcasing stylish shade sails

    Functional and Stylish: Shade Sails for Modern Businesses

  • image of beige shade sail with a sustainable design overlooking a breathtaking view.

    Why Tensile Architecture is the Future of Sustainable Design

  • A striking spiral staircase and wooden walkways leading through a forested area, showcasing sustainable outdoor spaces with modern architectural elements and natural integration.

    Creating Sustainable Outdoor Areas: The Power of Tensile Structures

  • A backyard setup featuring beige shade sails extending over a patio area, illustrating the innovative use of tensile architecture for functional and aesthetic outdoor coverage.

    Innovative Shade Solutions: How Tensile Architecture is Redefining Outdoor Spaces

  • image of shade sail representing tensile structure applications

    The Versatility of Tensile Architecture for Commercial Applications

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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

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