When the sun is shining, life often takes place in the garden. However, too much sun is not good, which is why, for example, an awning in the garden should not be missing.
The sun sail is certainly one of the most popular shading options in the garden today, because it can be used flexibly in practically any garden. Regardless of whether it is a permanently installed, flexible or rollable sun sail. You can not only use them as shade indoors and outdoors, but also as wind, rain and layer protection.
Sun sails are now available as custom-made products or in common standard sizes. The latter variant is often even offered in hardware stores at favorable prices.
Tips for choosing a suitable shade sail
Tip 1 - Material selection:
It is important that when you buy an awning you pay attention to the material used and its processing, which also ensures a long service life. Especially when it comes to the choice of fabrics, specialist retailers make a strict distinction between waterproof, water-repellent and wind- and water-permeable fabrics. The latter choice of fabric is particularly suitable for indoor use, e.g. for indoor pools, conservatories, etc., while waterproof and water-repellent fabrics can be used outdoors.
By the way, an awning achieves optimal durability through the use of stainless steel supports ( alternatively, cheaper, hot-dip galvanized steel supports can also be used) in combination with various guying equipment, such as ratchets, slide rails, textile ropes, tensioners, etc.
Tip 2 - Shapes & Colors:
The sail shapes that are generally offered in the trade are mostly between rectangles, squares and triangles. In the case of made-to-measure products, round and oval sail shapes are increasingly requested. Depending on where you want to set up this sun protection, you should think about a suitable shape beforehand.
The choice of color is subject to the RAL color card for most retailers and is sometimes supplemented by sample fabrics. Sun sails in beige and light colors are particularly popular with customersshades of yellow. Fabrics in dark red, aubergine, dark green, anthracite and brown are also often ordered. So, when it comes to color choices, you're spoiled for choice.
Tip 3 - prefer a roll-up sun sail:
Awnings can usually be placed anywhere in a garden. Only trees and high-growing shrubs that represent an obstacle need to be taken into account. Furthermore, you should not shade any plants with an awning, because - permanently shaded - they would naturally die.
For this reason, you should prefer roll-up sun sails in the garden so that even lawn areas can be supplied with sufficient sunlight from time to time. In the meantime, sun sails that can be rolled up electrically are even being offered in this segment, which can be rated as extremely pleasant, especially with large-area canvas fabrics.
You can of course also shade terraces, balconies, patios and pool areas with a sun sail, which always creates a great atmosphere in these places.