Water Resistant Woven Triangle Shade Sail (140gsm)
- Simple and excellent value, ideal for short term outdoor use
- Quick and easy to install, blocks 96% of harmful UV rays
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty as standard
Kookaburra Shade Sails - Protects you from the sun all day long
Woven shade sails are the most effective sail shades for offering maximum UV protection. The ultra-tight weave of the fabric has been independently tested to UPF34+ making these sail shades near impenetrable by sunlight. More than 96.5% of harmful UV rays are blocked out as a result.
Beautiful, useful and festive, perfect for adding decoration whilst bringing a little comfort to those (few but glorious) hot, hazy days outside. Our 140G sail shades are lightweight, water resistant and ideal for short term outdoor use.
In warmer climates, sail shades are designed with small holes in the weave to allow hot air to escape and to keep it from getting too warm underneath the sail. However, with the British climate generally cooler than many countries and more prone to showers, a tighter weave is ideal. You can enjoy maximum UV protection and shelter from the rain without worrying about being uncomfortably warm beneath your sail shade.
GSM stands for Grams per Square Metre, and measures the weight of the fabric to give an indication of its thickness. The higher the GSM, the thicker the fabric.
UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protective Factor, it measures how much of the suns harmful rays are blocked out. This product has a novel weave structure and denier (related to thread count per inch), which produces sun protective properties.
- UPF34+ (Blocks over 96.5% of harmful rays - certified)
- 2 year manufacturer's warranty as standard
- Water resistant, ideal for temporary outdoor use
- High density polyester (140gsm UV stabilised)
- Webbing loops on each corner (hem only, does not come with stainless steel D rings)
- Easy to install
- 3 x 1.5m rope for Triangle shade sails
- We recommend the installation space be at least 10% larger than the size of the sail shade
- Material: High density polyester (140gsm)
- Waterproof: Water resistant only
- UV protection: 96.5%
| Why X? | How do I fix my Sail Shade?Find a suitable anchor point for each corner of the shade sail, such as those listed below. These need to be strong enough to take the strain of the shade sail material when tensioned. Anchor points could be:
Fixing points should be at least 2.4m above the ground, and it's extremely important that these are sufficiently strong to take the full weight of the shade sail in windy conditions. The wind can add significantly to the stress of the shade sail on any fixings, so it is vital to be certain that they can stand the additional drag. NB: If you have any doubts you should take advice from a builder or structural engineer. Fixing to postsIf you need to install posts, these should be 48mm wide galvanised steel which is 4mm thick (these can be easily painted if required). Posts should be angled away from the centre of the shade sail by at least 10 degrees to provide additional strength and stability.  FootingsFootings for posts for shade sails up to 5m should be 400mm square and 800mm deep and this should increase to 400mm x 1200mm for larger sizes.  FoundationsConcreteConcrete should be well packed down around the post and sloping slightly outwards at the top to ensure water does not collect around the post. This should be left for a minimum of 48 hours to allow it to set completely before you attach the shade sail. We do not recommend the use of rapid set concrete. Firm groundLay a 100mm depth of 20mm gravel at the base of the post. Add concrete and brace post on the angle.  Soft groundPour a 100mm depth of concrete at the bottom of the hole to provide a solid pad. Allow this to set. Add the gravel at the base of the post. Add concrete and brace post on the angle.  Fixing to a wall or fasciaOnce you have decided on a suitable site, the shade sail should be laid out in position on the ground allowing an additional 10% at each corner for tensioning. For larger gaps you may require stainless steel cable or similar to reach more distant fixing points. If you choose a fasciaAs a fixing point you may want to consider adding a fascia support for added strength. These are available from most good hardware distributors and connect the fascia to the joists or trusses.  Fixing to treesIf you decide to use a tree as a fixing point then it should be at least 250mm in diameter. You don't want to pull a much-loved sapling out of the ground! |
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