The French are usually fairly advanced when new fashion trends are concerned, nonetheless it looks there could be a an new trend which they have not acquired on. In fact they have been beaten by the Australians! Any body that has spent holiday time in France over the summer season will know that shade is a essential consideration – outdoor temperatures in the summer sun can be hot. It’s very easy to get sunburned with out even realising it.
No wonder that, during the summer time, the local stores are full of new “shade solutions” – parasols and pergolas to help you generate a shady environment on your terrace. Most of us don’t have the years of patience needed to grow an old vine or wisteria which would provide the “ideal shade solution” – no we need a quicker, man-made solution – but still one that has plenty of style…
Using large pieces of material to provide shade is not rocket science and has been around since Egyptian times. It has been reported that sailors in open boats were the first to make use of sail canvas as a means of providing shade. While this was doubtless effective, the sail canvas was a tough and inflexible material that would not fit into modern garden design. Recent technical advances have allowed the production of a new type of sail cloth from a woven fabric that still provides a high level of shade protection but has the added benefits of being breathable, light and flexible. This fabric is now being widely used and has allowed the rapid growth of shade sails as a realistic alternative to conventional parasols, gazebos and awnings.
It is interesting to note that it was the Australians who pioneered this new technology and these shade structures are now very common “down under”. In Europe, shade sails are relatively new and so far only the “early adopters” have been applying them. However, this is set to change are more and more people start to see the benefits of introducing some architectural style at the same time as providing adequate shade.
No, the reason Sail Shades have been slow to catch on in Europe is the lack of availability in the market. Not surprisingly the best quality Shade Sails come from Australia and exports to Europe (apart from Lamb) are not a top priority. This is now changing and European Distributors are now being appointed by the major players. The biggest of these is Sail Shade World – an Australian company that is currently the biggest manufacturer of Sail Shades worldwide, with over 24,000 satisfied customers. They have very strict quality standards and are not the cheapest available, but do offer a 10 year warranty on their Sail Shades.
Sail Shade Benefits
As opposed to the early Shade Sails manufactured from sail canvas, modern day Sail Shades are created from a kind of knitted material, which presents the Sail Shade a natural degree of expansion. This means that Sail Shade must be correctly mounted and tensioned. This makes it possible for for interesting architectural 3 dimensional final results to be achieved with Shade Sails.
A further benefit of the slightly porous construction of the shade sail is that it allows the material to “breath” – permitting the escape of hot air from underneath the Sail Shade and ensuring that the shaded area remains as cool as possible.
There are a variety of shape and colour choices available in modern Shade Sail designs – grey, beige and green are very popular. The shade sails need to be attached to secure fixing points and are secured with tensioning devices. The installation can easily be accomplished by two people. It is advisable to install a quick release clip at each corner to allow the Shade Sail to be taken down and stored in windy conditions.
Main Benefits Of Sail Shades
Porous sail fabric provides cool shade Guaranteed for 10 years against UV degradation Premium quality, durable sail material Sun block performance equivalent to SPF80. Perimeter re-enforcement. Instead of the usual turned and sewn hem which is used by other businesses, we use added strong seatbelt webbing around the perimeter of all our Shade Sails Attaches to existing secure mounting points or poles concreted into the ground. Corner fittings made from high quality stainless steel. Colourfast, will not rot, develop mildew, shrink, fray or tear
Shade Sails France Supplies Sail Shades In A Variety Of Shapes
Shade Sails France – supplying the English market in France at lower than UK prices and with Free delivery. Our Premium Shade Sails are made from top quality sail cloth and come with a 10 year guarantee. They are available in both square and triangular designs and three colours – Architectural Grey, Porcelain and Coastal Sand.
Sail Shades are much more durable than parasols, gazebos and awnings. These Sail Shades offer both stylish and cool shade thanks to the slightly porous shade sail material.
VERY EASY TO INSTALL – a simple DIY job for two people. FITTINGS Available – We can supply all of the stainless steel fittings required for installation FREE DELIVERY – throughout France TOP QUALITY – Ten year warranty UPS DELIVERY within 48h
To find out a great deal more regarding the strengths of Sail Shades and view a range of different sail shade systems available for acquisition on-line and with free of charge delivery throughout France, take a look at Voiles d’Ombrage.
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