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

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Detailed Guides

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  • A backyard pergola shaded with bright orange Roman shades, illustrating a stylish and adjustable solution for homeowners exploring how to shade a pergola while enhancing both comfort and design in outdoor seating areas.

    How to Shade a Pergola

  • How to Install a Roman Shade

    How to Install a Roman Shade

  • A bold terracotta shade sail demonstrates how to shade a patio while adding warmth and vibrancy to your backyard seating area.

    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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  • cream shade sail fabric color showcasing shade sail fabric types

    Exploring Horizons: The Diverse World of Shade Sail Fabric Types and Their Unique Benefits</

  • red triangular shade sail over a large backyard patio

    Illuminate Your Outdoor Oasis with the Artistry of Triangular Shade Sails

  • Revolutionizing Outdoor Comfort: How UV Protection Shade Sails are Crafting Safer Sunlit Spaces

    Revolutionizing Outdoor Comfort: How UV Protection Shade Sails are Crafting Safer Sunlit Spaces

  • red shade sail design options for backyards

    Unveiling the Artistry of Shade Sail Design Options: Transform Your Outdoor Space with Creative Flair

  • blue waterproof shade sails on back of house

    Transform Your Outdoors: The Unspoken Magic of Waterproof Shade Sails in All Weather Adventures

  • Transform Your Poolside Oasis: Discover the Art of Elegance with a Shade Sail Masterpiece

    Transform Your Poolside Oasis: Discover the Art of Elegance with a Shade Sail Masterpiece

  • worker in blue shirt installing shade sails using shade sails hardware

    Unlocking Outdoor Elegance: The Art and Innovation Behind Shade Sail Hardware

  • backyard with orange shade sail showcasing shade sail posts

    Crafting Oasis Ambiance: The Transformative Role of Unique Shade Sail Posts in Modern Backyard Design

  • green sun shade sail in a backyard over a patio

    Transform Your Outdoor Oasis: The Art and Science of Sun Shade Sails

  • image of junction shade sail after shade sail installation

    Reimagine Your Outdoor Oasis: The Art and Science of Shade Sail Installation

  • orange pergola cover providing garden shade over a backyard

    Transform Your Backyard Oasis: Unveiling the Art and Science of Garden Shade Sails

  • close up image of yellow shade sail attached to a tree showcasing DIY shade sail setup

    Crafting Your Oasis: The Ultimate DIY Shade Sail Setup Adventure

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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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