Kookaburra Waterproof Garden Sun Shade Sail Canopy in Ivory 98% UV Block (3m x 2m Rectangle)

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The poles were a little bit further away than they needed to be so I used a chain and turnbuckles to link up with the provided ropes and then adjusted the turnbuckles to make it all pull tight. Harmful UV rays can cause skin cancer in adults and children, but shade sails can provide a considerable level of protection from them. This waterproofing comes at a slight cost of breathability because of the tightness of the weave that keeps the water off you.You’d expect a quality product from a company whose raison d’être is shade sails, and Clara’s rectangle blue sail doesn’t disappoint. The ropes that come with this model are made of polypropylene which is a material known to be strong and durable and should last longer than some of the cheaper nylon ropes you sometimes get. Hardy and tolerant to rain, the coconut fibres will double in weight when wet but they dry in a jiffy – ideal for our unpredictable weather. It just seemed thicker and stronger than the other products we reviewed, and under closer inspection (plus using my Google-fu to look the product specs up on the web) I saw that it is indeed made of a thicker polyester weighing 220gsm which makes it heavy duty, that’s a lot more weight per square metre than any of of our other reviews. The sail is made from 100 per cent polyester canvas and boasts strong rope ties and finely stitched integrated loops that, we found, are no match for even the strongest winds.

A good example of these fixing points could include anything from outbuildings and garden fences to walls and even just the side of your house. Alternatively, if you’re looking to hang your shade sail directly from the back of your property, make sure you fix it with hooks strong enough to withstand heavy winds. The main material is durable and shouldn’t tear easily, the webbing is strong and well-made and stitching is equally high quality especially around the sewn in straps on the edges. How to choose the size of a sail, detailed instructions on how to best assemble the sail up to instructions to keep the product in excellent condition.If you want to see that process I would look at my how to install a fence on a wall article as I use big anchors for that. To make this easier, the Clara shade sail comes with its own plastic carry bag, so you can just use that. Please note that our liability does not extend to providing compensation for late or failed deliveries. I much prefer to have something that is going to keep me dry should it rain, actually that should read ‘when’ it rains, than a shade sail that keeps you a bit cooler but leaks when wet.