Q & A
Question
Can Shade Sails enhance the appearance and value of my home?
Answer
Yes, most definitely. With the development of Shade Sails over the past 17 years in innovation, design and application as well as the tasteful use of colour, both aesthetics and added value can be achieved.
Question
Is the UV-R% blockout important?
Answer
yes, very important. We are aware of the harmful effects of the sun. The higher UV-R% block fabrics allow less UV-R rays to penetrate, giving you more protection
Question
Is the UV-R% block the same for all colours and shade fabrics?
Answer
No, the sun has a different effect on each colour, therefore each colour will have a different UV-R percentage. For example, Rainbow Shade ‘BLACK’ is 99% UV-R block whilst ‘WHITE’ is only 78%. In addition, the UV-r% block can differ significantly between different makes of shade cloth.
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Is a lightweight Shade Cloth for Shade Sails and advantage?
Answer
Yes. A lightweight strong and stable shade fabric is very important when it comes to the stress and strains shade sails are subjected to. A lightweight yet strong, well tensioned sail subjected to extreme weather conditions will not put excessive strain on the support structure, provided the structure is adequately designed and installed.
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Is the shade industry growing?
Answer
Yes indeed, over the past 18 years we have seen enormous growth throughout Australia and New Zealand. Shade Sail and Structures have become extremely popular and we expect this growth to continue for many years to come.
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Is the choice of colour important?
Answer
Choice of colour is important and depends on the customer’s needs. For example, a high profile car yard will use bright and colourful shade fabrics, possibly in their corporate colours to make a statement and attract buyers. A kindergarten may choose a number of bright and cheerful colours used together, whilst a home owner may use colour to blend or create a statement.