Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails
Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails
Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails
Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails
Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails
Shade Sails Canada

Custom Sized Waterproof Shade Sails

Waterproof Shade Sails offer protection from sun, rain and wind and are tailored to fit your specifications exactly giving you complete control over your design. Available in a range of colours, all Waterproof Shade Sails come with a full hardware kit and Advanced Tensioning System.

  • 5-year UV warranty
  • Fade & tear-resistant UV stabilized shade fabric
  • Double-stitched seams & triple-layered reinforced corners
  • Marine-grade 316 stainless steel hardware
  • Non-continuously cabled corners
  • Ships complete with all attachment hardware

The design of waterproof sails is important. There can be no areas for water pooling, the water has to be able to run-off.

  • We recommend Shade Sails that have spans no longer than 25' for Waterproof fabric 
  • Waterproof Shade Sails should have a hyperbolic design (anchor points alternate high-low-high-low) to introduce a diagonal ridge. Depending on the size, there should be no less than 5' to 6' height differences between the low and high posts.
  • For any design that is not hyperbolic please contact us

If you're experiencing difficulty with your online order please email us at info@shadesailscanada.com

Click the following links to download your PDF installation guides:

Measuring Guide

Custom Shade Sails

Drop & Fly Service

Standard Shade Sails

Roman Shades

Roman Shades with Pulley System

Shade Weaves

 

Consult a shade designer

Free Shipping over $500
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.

Learn more about Standard vs Custom.

Customer Reviews

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Anne P.

I wanted to cover my vintage trailer for the long long rainy Seattle fall/winter/spring. The problem was it needed to be attached to the house, but still be high enough to back the trailer into the spot going downhill while also keeping within the city code for maximum square feet. The people at Shade Sails Canada where so helpful. I had lots of questions and changed my mind several times about how to have it attach to the house on that edge. We decided to have a track along fascia of the roof. They helped me find the right set up(I even got to see a computer image of it beforehand and it looks great! I felt like they really cared about helping me through the process each time I talked on the phone. I got the waterproof black sail and so far it has endured some high wind and many inches of rain. The hardware is top notch. My trailer has stayed dry. I am so happy I found this high quality product and I highly recommend it!
It hard to tell in the photo, but all three attachment points are at different heights and the track at the top is level.

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Jason R.

A great team behind a quality product. With such a unique project requiring a huge amount of knowledge and support, this company came through in spades. They will truly put in the time and patience for creative endevours.

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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