Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
Custom Sized Shade Sails
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Custom Sized Shade Sails

Custom Sized Shade Sails

At Shade Sails Canada we specialize in the perfect fitting Shade Sail. Our attention to detail is our foundation and is paramount to the longevity of your Sail and its performance in any wind and rain. Using only premium well tested fabrics, our sail construction methods give you a product that will last you many years, if not a lifetime. We are proud to be the leader in Shade Sail manufacturing, and to bring you the best product on the market.

  • Available in over 50 colours, light or heavy fabric
  • Fade & tear-resistant UV stabilized shade fabric with up to 15 year UV warranty
  • All tensioning hardware included, anchor point hardware sold separately 
  • Proven wind and rain performance. Our Shade Sails survived the Cyclone Oswald
  • Ships within 5 business days!
  • Please check our downloadable guides for further information.

For questions or custom sizing email us at info@shadesailscanada.com

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15 year UV warranty

Custom vs. Standard

A Custom Shade Sail gives you the freedom to create almost any shape you want in a Sail, allowing  you to benefit from maximum Shade and Aesthetic.

In many cases a Custom Sail is also the most economical solution, as we can create your Shade Sail to attach to your existing anchor points (House, Garage, Large Tree, etc) instead of adding multiple new posts. 

You simply provide us with accurate measurements of your space (Anchor point to anchor point) and we make your sail to fit, considering stretch, hardware and all. This is as simple as it sounds.

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Customer Reviews

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C. (Saratoga Springs, US)
Wonderful Experience

Working withShadeSailsCanada was a delight!
From start to finish, Jake and the entire staff were helpful, informative, knowledgeable, available and professional. The final shade sail exceeded my expectations. It fits perfectly, is of the highest quality, and looks beautiful. I would highly recommend ShadeSailCanada for your outdoor project.

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Thank you for your kind words!
It was a pleasure working with you and we're so glad you love your shade sail.
We wish you outdoor comfort and enjoyment for years to come!

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Jim L. (Guelph, CA)
Enjoying our shade sail so much we’ve been too busy to write a review!

We started planning a deck rebuild in February and was fortunate to find Shade Sail Canada via the web. They provided us with many resources to help us decide on the final look and were extremely responsive to my many questions. We also used their shade analysis which was very helpful in the deck planning with our contractor.
Jake was very patient as he guided us to our final design which arrived here in Ontario 2 weeks later.
Can’t say enough good things about this company! Thanks so much.

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Hi Jim,
Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you are loving your shade sail and enjoying your outdoor space. It was a pleasure collaborating with you throughout the design process and we love to hear that the final design meets your needs perfectly.
We hope you love your shade sail for decades to come!
- The Shade Sails Canada Team

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George E. (San Diego, US)
An exceptional design, build and purchase process!

We recently had a custom shade sail designed and fabricated for our home in San Diego by Shade Sails Canada, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The custom design provided by the Shade Sails design team optimized our backyard usability and gave us a modern, comfortable space that extended our living area beyond our expectations.

Working with Jake and the rest of the Shade Sails Canada team was an absolute pleasure. They were professional, easy to communicate with, and made the entire process worry-free. The quality of the shade sail is outstanding, and it has truly transformed our backyard into a perfect oasis for relaxation and entertainment.

We love our shade sail and highly recommend Shade Sails Canada to anyone looking to enhance their outdoor living space. Thank you, Jake and team, for your exceptional service and craftsmanship!

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Hi George,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your custom shade sail and that it has transformed your backyard into a relaxing oasis. It was a pleasure working with you and we are glad we could help enhance your outdoor living space. Thank you for choosing Shade Sails Canada and for your kind words. Your backyard looks amazing!

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Kurt S. (Kingston, CA)
Two custom shade sails

We purchased two sails. I first worked with Chris from sales and he was super helpful as we talked about options. I then worked with Jake on the design and they were super patient as our design evolved. It took a few tries but once we got it right, the order was place and we had our sails in Ontario within 2 weeks. Awesome service all around. The install was super easy (30 mins to put up the two sails - with a friend). Everything worked like a charm. Thank you for your help. We will recommend this to all our friends.

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Hi Kurt,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience working with our team and that you found our service to be helpful and patient.

We are also glad that your custom shade sails were delivered quickly and that the installation process was easy. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we truly appreciate your recommendation to your friends.

Thank you for choosing our product and we hope to work with you again in the future.

Best regards,

Shade Sails Canada Team

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Nathan P. (Collingwood, CA)
Custom Hip Structure Sail

Great to work with, Sail fit perfectly!

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for leaving such a positive review for our Custom Sized Shade Sails. We are thrilled to hear that our team was great to work with and that the sail fit perfectly. We are always here to provide top-notch customer service and ensure that our products meet your needs. Thank you for choosing us!

Best,
Shade Sails Canada Team

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Richard W. (Toronto, CA)

Custom Sized Shade Sails

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Heather C. (Brockville, CA)
Perfect Solution for the River

We live on the St Lawrence River in a very open area and have very high winds at times, we wanted to enjoy being down on the dock but also wanted the option to be sheltered of the sun. The option of using umbrellas was just a no go, so we are so happy to have found the perfect solution, Shade Sails Canada. The process was so easy, we confirmed our design, installed the posts and submitted the measurements on the form provided by Shade Sails Canada. We were notified once the shades were in production and received them in Ontario in just a little over 2 weeks. Everything was in one little box, the sails have the cable and all the hardware already in place, no need to try to figure things out. After watching the installation video my husband and I tackled the job on our own and he was so impressed with the ease of installation. Thank you for the rope tip.
We would highly recommend the product and your company. I can't say enough about how much I love the look, but most of all the quality. Thank you Shade Sails Canada

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Hello Heather, thank you for your kind words and for choosing Shade Sails Canada! We are thrilled to hear that our custom sized shade sails were the perfect solution for your home on the St Lawrence River. We take great pride in providing high quality products and making the installation process as easy as possible for our customers. Thank you for your recommendation and we hope you continue to enjoy your shade sails for many years to come. Happy sailing!

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Joel W. (Columbia City, US)
Custom Solar Shade

We needed a shade to cover our patio that could handle high winds in our area (Frankfort, IN). We utilized the Design Service to get an idea what we needed. The process was quick and included excellent graphics to help us picture the design. We then worked with our sales specialists, Jake, who provided excellent feedback on the specific things we needed to make this design happen. He kept in good contact to make sure our project was progressing. In the end, we have a solar shade that will provide the shade we need, will handle the winds, and looks fantastic. The shade coverage is exactly as shown in our digital preview. I would highly recommend this company!

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Hi Joel! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with our custom solar shade. We are thrilled to hear that our design service and shade specialist, Jake, were able to provide excellent support and guidance for your project. We are even happier to know that the final product met your expectations and provides the shade and durability you were looking for. Thank you for recommending our company and we hope you continue to enjoy your new shade sail!

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William B. (Beach Haven, US)
Buzby shade sail

From the day I ordered our shade sail to the day we installed it, the time was 14 days. The instructions for measuring between my supports were clear and easy to follow. The installations instructions were equally clear. It took about an hour to install the sail. We couldn’t be happier with our sail. Shade Sail Canada is an excellent company to deal with. We couldn’t be more satisfied.

Hi William! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth experience ordering and installing your Shade Sail. We pride ourselves on clear instructions and top-notch customer service, so we're happy to know that we met your expectations. Enjoy your new shade sail and let us know if you need anything else in the future.

Take care!

Shade Sails Canada Team

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Al L. (Colville, US)
Pacific NW Shade sail

After viewing a number of off the counter sails we decided to go with Shade Sails Canada's custom sails. I say sails ,because after installing our 25 ft square sail we are in the process of working on second sail .Shade Sails Canada makes the process of measuring, ordering and installation easy.The first sail included 3 roof truss brackets and tree sling. Even with all of that it was a smooth process .Superior quality hardware and materials. Accurate measurement's made the installation process go just they said would.

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Hi Al,
Thank you for your positive review! We are happy to hear that your experience with Shade Sails Canada was smooth and easy, and that you are satisfied with the quality of our product. We strive to provide accurate measurements and superior hardware to make installation a breeze. We look forward to working with you on your second sail!

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How to Create a Custom Shade

  • 1 — Rendering

    If you are unsure of exactly where to start, the best option is to contact us. We will work with you to design your Shade Sail and create detailed Renderings and Shade Analysis. This allows you to see how the Sail will look in your space, tweak any design details, ie: Anchor points, heights, size etc before you send us measurements to order.

  • 2 — Measuring

    Please follow this Measuring Guide. You will need a long spooled tape measure to reach between your intended anchor points as indicated in the Guide. Label your corners and orientation on the order form as instructed. Complete your detailed measurements as instructed on the form.

  • 3 — Choose Anchor Hardware

    We offer a broad range of specially selected Marine Grade Stainless Steel Anchor Hardware for you to attach your Shade Sail to a variety of building materials including wood, brick, concrete and roof trusses.

  • 4 — Submit Measurements for Approval

    Use our online ordering process to proceed to check out with your measurements.

    Don’t worry, we cross-check all of your measurements to make sure there are no errors. We aim for your Shade Sail to fit perfectly, and we will be in touch if there are any questions about your measurements.

  • 5 — Manufacturing

    Once your measurements are approved your Shade Sail is on order.

    Your Sail will ship direct from our Sail Loft to your door within 2-3 weeks, you will receive a tracking number once the Sail has shipped.

  • 6 — Send Us a Review!

    Share the photos of your new Shade Sail and give your feedback. We are always aiming to improve and also hear how you are enjoying our products.

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FAQ

Are the sides of a shade sail straight or curved?

The sides of a shade sail are curved to ensure proper tensioning. The amount of the curve (catenary curve) depends on the shape of the shade sail and can be adjusted when ordering a custom shade sail.

A standard catenary curve is 7%; this percentage relates to the distance between attachment points. If—as shown in the diagram below—the distance from A to B is 10 feet, a 7% catenary curve is 8.4 inches (7% of 120 inches). This is the distance—shown in white—from the midpoint between the two attachment points (A & B) to the midpoint in the curve of the shade sail (C).

Curvature is not solely for tensioning purposes, it can be increased (to go around a tree or other obstruction) or decreased in some cases. Our design software automatically optimizes the catenary curve for each design.  Please get in contact with our design team for any unique requirements.
What is the UV rating of our Shade fabric?

UV ratings range from 89.3% to 97.7% depending on your fabric and colour. Your colour choice will not noticeably affect the temperature under the sail.

Note: the surface you are standing on may reflect the sun more than others so the sail rating does not consider UV coming off the ground surface and bouncing up.
Why are flat shade sails inferior?

We always aim at providing Shade Sails that are not only well tensioned, but perform optimally too. A flat Shade Sail - meaning all the anchor points are at the same height, or the Shade Sail lies on a perfect slope with both high points at the same height and both low points at the same height - will always catch the winds. This is why we prefer to alternate and vary anchor heights in order to get more shape out of the Shade Sail and give the system better aerodynamics. Designed by Shade Sails Canada and installed following our instructional videos, your Shade Sail should be extremely rigid and you should experience very little to no movement at all in your Shade Sails especially in periods of higher winds.
Are posts included?

It depends! In a commercial setting, we provide full turnkey solutions whereby we oversee not only the fabrication and finishing of steel posts but the installation of them as well. In a residential setting, we provide you with all the specifications pertaining to your posts, whether they be steel or pressure treated wooden posts.

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Shade Analysis & Design Services

Our Shade Analysis & Design is the best way for you to not only visualize your next project but it’s also the best way for you to analyze just how much shade will be created at different times of day or year.

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