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Anyone who likes to spend time outside but is afraid to because of the sun's harmful affects will benefit greatly fromshade sails. Sun Sails, as they are also referred to, will provide sun protection for any outdoor area, either large or small. Shade sails can provide more UV protection that your typical outdoor patio umbrella. Furthermore, they can be arranged into a variety of configurations that will provide a modern, stylish affect for your home or business. These artistic sails will transform any outdoor area into an oasis.
There are many uses and applications for sun sails. They can be attached to trees, your house, or posts that are sunken into the ground. These posts can either be wooden or steel. Steel posts are usually more expensive, however, they will outlast most wooden beams. However, a very large wooden post such as a telephone pole will make a great sun shade mast. The sails can easily removed and put back on, however, leaving them up is just fine.
Sun shades are typically made from shade cloth which blocks out the sun's harmful UV rays but lets in a small amount of light through tiny air holes. The cloth is available in a multitude of brands and colors as well. The lighter colors tend to let in more light and will block out less UV rays while the darker colors will provide more UV protection. The tiny air holes allow the cloth to breathe and for water to pass through easily. In addition, anything that is underneath the sail structure will enjoy a climate that is 20 degrees cooler.
Sail structures are also more economically feasible than your typical patio structure. The cost of a patio cover in many cases can well exceed $8000, depending on what part of the country you live as well as what type of cover you get. Most contractors charge a significant amount of money to buy the materials, labor, tools, etc needed. On the other hand a 20 Foot X 20 Foot shade sail can be purchased for about $1200, depending on the quality and warranty provided. The posts can be installed and powder coated for about $400 per post. Many times you can attach your sail to the side of a house of building, eliminating the number of posts that you need. A 400 square foot patio will come out much more expensive if you build a traditional patio.
Sail structures can be used to provide coverage for a variety of applications. Anything from a car wash bay, swimming pools, deck areas, restaurant patios, smoking areas, playgrounds and parking lots can be covered very will with a shade structure or sail. Businesses will benefit from additional customers when people stop and check out the sails. It is not unheard of for a car dealership to cover multiple car lots with shade structures in order to draw more customers to their lots as well as protect their cars. A pub owner can easily expend his businesses by providing a covered outdoor area for people to gather.
Sun sail structures have extensive uses and benefits that are sure to please anyone. They are available in either pre made sizes or custom made sizes as well. Transform your patio with a sun shade and be the talk of the town at your next party.
