Frequently Asked Questions - Sun shade sail installation Melbourne

Shade sails can be made in either shade cloth (not waterproof) or PVC (waterproof). A typical shade cloth shade sail is not waterproof. See our fabrics here.

Sails offer a more modern design than pergolas, without locking in the summer heat. Many pergola owners find that during the hot summer months, a pergola will retain heat. This is not the case with shade sails. Their open design allows breeze to flow through the area, providing cooler outdoor areas. Because sails are structurally lighter than a pergola, they also give your space a more open style living plan, without the enclosed feeling of a pergola.

One of the main benefits of shade sails is they can be designed to suit any configuration. Unlike conventional pergolas, shade sails are not limited by structural designs. Shade sails can be made to fit irregular shaped areas. Shady Places would take great pleasure in designing a sail to meet your individual needs. 

Shady Places offers a full shade washing and restitching service for your shade sail. Speak to the team today to discuss your shade washing options.

The fabrics Shady Places uses have a vast range of colours available. To learn more about the colours available, see our fabric page here.

Shady Places has a full maintenance program, from shade sail washing and repairing, right through to shade sail audits and inspections. Speak to the team today to discuss your shade maintenance needs.

Shady Places prides itself on designing, delivering and installing sails and structures to the highest standards, while keeping its products reasonably priced. Shady Places will complete all aspects of your sail installation – from the manufacturing of the sails, to installation of poles and building points. This way, Shady Places maintains total control over your job, ensuring it is completed on time and to your satisfaction.