Whether you are talking about a care home, a school, a children's playground or a shelter for your back garden's swimming pool, shade sails make a lot of sense. These devices are now fairly commonplace in public areas, although they are just as frequently now being installed in private properties. If you are considering the benefits of shade sails, then what factors should you be weighing up? 

Waterproof Shade Sails

Firstly, it should be mentioned that good shade sails are not simply there to block out the sun but to provide shelter in the event of rainfall. Waterproof sails are becoming increasingly popular among Australian consumers these days because they have the ability to prevent excessive water flow. For example, if you have one fitted over a terrace or at the exit of a building, then they can act like an awning that will work in all weathers. What's more, waterproof sails are able to provide shelter from hail, rain and even snow.

Ultraviolet Protection

When a shade sail is manufactured from a modern, waterproof man-made fabric, it should be able to block out the sun's most harmful rays. Although parasols and awnings often make you feel safe from the sun when you are beneath them, the fact is that ultraviolet rays can still penetrate through to your skin. If you want to remain safeguarded from UV light, then you either need to hide indoors or fit a shade sail which offers a full level of protection.

Use Your Space More Effectively

Being able to be outside frees up space inside. School teachers know this, which is why you will often see shade sails providing an additional teaching space outside the classroom at schools. For privately owned shade sails, the same principle is true. By installing one in your garden, you can add more effective living space to your property and even add extra value to it, too. Simply put, if you choose to sell up, then potential buyers are more likely to be interested in your property if you have one installed.

A Good-Looking Installation

Finally, it should be mentioned just how attractive-looking shade sails are. With the many different shapes of sail you can have fitted nowadays, these devices create an architecturally pleasing look. What's more, you can get them in any colour you wish, even if you want a fully waterproof version, which means adding a real feature to your property.