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$546.00 USD
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$546.00 USD
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$546.00
Shade Sails Canada
Standard Sized Triangle Shade Sail
Rating: 4.94 out of 5 stars
A Triangle Shade Sail is an excellent choice for those who have minimal attachment options. Offering less shade than a square or rectangular Shade Sail, a Triangle Shade Sail is typically lighter and perfect for those who have, for instance, two anchor points on their house and one post. All standard-sized shade sails come with our Advanced Tensioning System and Hardware Kit.
- 10-year UV warranty
- Fade & tear-resistant UV stabilized shade fabric
- Double-stitched seams & triple-layered reinforced corners
- Marine-grade 316 stainless steel hardware
colour coordinating
Fabric Selection
At Shade Sails Canada, we offer quick and simple shading solutions. Our Standard-size Shade Sails are prefabricated and ready to ship.
We use our high-quality Commercial Grade Light fabric, which means you still receive the 10 year warranty that is applied to this fabric. UV degradation, rot and mould are all covered by this warranty, with this fabric being tear-proof and fade-resistant too!
Our Standard-size Shade Sails are available in our 4 most popular colours!
For more info, please visit our Fabric Page
finding the right shape
Triangle vs. Quadrilateral
Our Standard-size Shade Sails are available in both 3-Point and 4-Point options. Each shape is also available in our most frequently requested sizes to make this process that much easier for you!
The measurements for each sail are taken when the sails are not under tension, so it’s important to ensure that you have sufficient spacing to allow for hardware, as well as some stretch in the fabric.
Not to worry - we have laid out the appropriate site dimensions for each Standard-size so you’re able to easily order the correct Shade Sail for your space. We cover this in the next tab!
shade anchors
Where to Attach My Sail?
Shade Sails are extremely strong and durable systems, but are only ever as strong as their attachment points. We will work with you to ensure your existing structures, posts or frames are substantial enough to withstand the load from these tensioned systems.
It’s important that your anchoring points are strong enough to withstand the tension and forces that are applied when flying a Shade Sail correctly. You should also allow sufficient space for hardware and predetermined stretch that is an integral part of your Shade Sail.
Because of this, we’ve created illustrations of the correct site dimensions to not only help you envision your space, but also to ensure that you have enough space to properly install and tension your Shade Sail.
When it comes to anchoring your Standard-size Shade Sail, we recommend using our Marine Grade Stainless Steel Anchor Hardware - specially chosen to perform exceptionally under all weather conditions for years to come.
How to gauge the height of your Sail
We often say that our Shade Sails are the best combination of fashion and function, with the sails not only looking incredibly appealing and artistic, but are also aerodynamic in high winds, excellent at shedding water and most importantly providing shade coverage where it’s most desired.
In order to achieve this, we look at varying the anchoring heights. Diagonally opposite high and low points help achieve what is called a hyperbolic (twisted) shape!
In measuring your space for a Standard-size Shade Sail, it’s important to keep these height variances in mind. Your measurements should always be from one intended anchor point to the next, and the heights taken from a common reference point - whether it be the flat ground upon which your posts or building sits, or the lowest common point that your anchoring posts or wall share.
What's Included with My Shade Sail?
Our Standard-size Shade Sails are manufactured and shipped fully-cabled with all the appropriate Marine Grade Stainless Steel tensioning hardware conveniently installed. They are ready-to-fly with our Advanced Tensioning System, Double Stitched Seams and Triple Layered Reinforced Corners.
We also take care of shipping costs for you, and our Shade Architects are always ready and willing to take your call should you have any questions regarding fitting your Shade Sail or tensioning it correctly.
Because every installation is unique Anchor Hardware is not included and must be purchased separately.
Custom vs. Standard
At Shade Sails Canada, we specialize in custom-sized shade solutions. We believe that every shade product should fit perfectly and complement your outdoor space. We offer both standard-sized products in a limited range of the most popular sizes and colours and custom-sized products, which can be made to fit any space. We recommend using the calculator on the Custom Shade Sail page to determine the cost for your project and viewing the colour range to see which fabric would fit best for your space.
Using the right shade sail for your space is essential in ensuring proper tensioning and validating your warranty. Please read our shade sails sizing guide.
FAQ
How do I tension my Standard-size Shade Sail?
In order to properly tension your Standard-size Shade Sail, you need to ensure that your corners of your Shade Sail align with your anchoring points - meaning they are as close to one another as possible without the need for cables. (If cables are needed to make up for some distance, that is fine as well but you can expect slightly more movement in your Shade Sail when the winds pick up).
The tension in your Shade Sail will come from the perimeter cabling that already sits within the fabric perimeter of the Shade Sail, and the turnbuckles inserted into the cabling system already.
The first step to ensuring your Shade Sail is set up correctly would be to ensure your cable clamps are tight against the cable. During installation, you would have already tightened these, but it’s a good starting point to ensure your Shade Sail maintains rigidity. (See here for Standard-size Shade Sail installation instructions)
The second step to ensure your Shade Sail is tensioned correctly would be to turn your turnbuckles. It’s important to note that the nuts on either side of your turnbuckle thread are loosened outwards first. This allows your turnbuckle to grip more thread. Turn your turnbuckle until the resistance becomes too heavy. Lock your nuts back against your turnbuckle mechanism. They should both sit flush against your turnbuckle and be tight. This ensures your turnbuckles don’t turn loose in storms and that your Shade Sails maintains its tension and high-performance.
What if my points don’t align with your Shade Sail’s shapes?
If the distances between your anchor points, considering the fact that they should be at different heights, don’t end up matching one of our Standard-size Shade Sails, you should then browse our Custom-size Shade Sails. They’re custom made to fit any space and any size. For optimal performance, the corners of your Shade Sail should always connect directly to the anchor point hardware. You can use some cabling to make up for additional distance, but we don’t recommend relying on this method because it allows for more movement in your sail. When in doubt, reach out to one of our Shade Architects who will be more than happy to assist you and ensure you get it right!
How important is it to tension my Shade Sail correctly?
Simply put - VERY important! Shade Sails perform best when under immense tension. Tension allows the cabling in the perimeter of the Shade Sail to increase the Sail’s rigidity, allows the Shade Sail to not crease and allows for a smooth, aerodynamic shape to transpire. This is one of the most noticeable aspects to a Shade Sail - that if tensioned properly, will experience almost no movement at all when winds or storms arise.
Having your Shade Sail correctly tensioned also allows your Shade Sail to shed water and debris better. A Shade Sail that is not under tension is too vulnerable to pooling water, leaves or whatever else might find itself atop your Shade Sail fabric. The video below illustrates how you can ensure that your Shade Sail is not only installed correctly but is tensioned properly too.
Customer Reviews
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I'm very happy with both the customer service I received and the product that arrived, in a very timely manner I will add. The team did a great job of helping me understand the installation process and that I was ordering the proper installation hardware/material. Would recommend this product to anyone.
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Our sails provide shade for our outdoor space, keep the heat off our patio and sun off the house. Relatively easy to install, and the overlapping sails look great. Highly recommend!
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We are landscape contractors that focus on residential design /build. We often use shade sails in our designs as it is a cost effective and visually dynamic way to provide a sheltered space. In the past we had called in a shade sail sub contractor but Shade Sails Canada was so helpful and offers such complete kits with high quality marine grade hardware we gave it a go. We installed the 18' x 18' Right Angle Triangle in Natural and are very happy with the results. From ordering to installation process every stage went smoothly. I can see many more shade sails in our future.
D
This shade sail is gorgeous! Very well made. I appreciate the company working with us to find the solution that would work best for our space.
C
Were very happy with our shade sail: easy to install and even easier to get tech support by phone. We decided to order a second one this year. Thank you. for your high quality service!
