subject: Australian Shade Sails [print this page] Ever seen those cool-looking sail-like awnings that adorn the front of modern galleries, or around the tables of restaurants outdoor seating areas? Theyre called Australian shade sails, and theyre available to buy, at domestic sizes and prices, for the home.
Australians have learned how to cope with the sun. Anyone whos visited the land Down Under will know that sun, and the many ways to live with it, is the number one topic of conversation: unlike the UK, whose residents seem to think that sunshine has to be lapped up in skin-burning bursts, Australians have developed ways to be out in its rays all day without getting skin cancer or leathery faces. The Australian hat; super-strength sun cream; light protective clothing: all these are items pioneered by the Land of Oz in its struggle to live under the auspices of the hottest object in the universe. As are Australian shade sails which, in Oz, adorn every house and restaurant and line the paths of every park.
Australian shade sails are made from a deeply technical material, the properties of which are probably best expressed in some kind of complicated chemical equation: but the effect of which can be described simply. Australian shade sails block the suns harmful rays, and they also diffuse the suns heat, creating genuinely cooling patches of shade in which users can enjoy the glorious weather for hours.
The material Australian shade sails are made from is called shade cloth, and it offers more than 90% UV protection in a uniquely stylish package. Australian shade sails look the business: unlike their cheesy flapping counterparts the parasol, awning and gazebo Australian shade sails add a touch of arty class to any exterior domestic area. From patio to garden nook, from driveway to poolside, Australian shade sails provide comfort, cover and protection whilst making the garden look funky and inviting.
Suspend Australian shade sails over a pool to create a safe swim; install them on the patio for an al fresco breakfast area; or use them over the driveway to protect the car from sun damage, dropping sap and the unwelcome attention of birds. Spread Australian shade sails from one side of the house to create an outdoor conservatory. Their uses are as varied as the shapes and spaces of a houses external areas: and, with typical five year guarantees on the effectiveness and lasting of the cloth, theyre an investment for summers to come, too.
