Custom Shade Sails (take about a month)
Hi, (Aug 21, 2006)
Just wanted you to know that we got the shipment and put up the shade
sail today. It fits perfectly, and your instructions were easy to follow.
Thank you! We are very pleased with our purchase. We used the sail over
an atrium in our Eichler-style house. It looks perfect. All modern and
sleek. I don't see any pictures of installations like ours. Thanks again.
We are extremely satisfied customers. And it took a lot less than a month!
Trudie Folsom
Dear Don,
The Shade Sail we received
on Thursday 05/12/05 went up this morning without a hitch -- It took about
an hour. I've included some photographs. The quality of the light under
the Sail is really wonderful, and the design lets the trees get a little
less than half a day direct sunlight, which is just about perfect. Thank
you for your help with this project -- I wanted to let you know we are
very pleased ...
Sincerely, Michael Shively
 
 
"I don't mind you using the photos. I have more detailing the hardware etc.. I also intend to take some
when it is in full sun. I am rather proud of the fact that this job was designed and installed by me, the
home owner. I am sure that would be inspiring to others if the photos made mention of this. A Thank
You to all involved, J____ B____l"
We offer two types of custom Shade Sails
(A) Commercial quality with Stainless steel cabled perimeter and extra reinforcement. Made to fit the space with no adjustment needed. Most of the sails seen on this site are these.
Or
(B) "Ready Made" type construction in custom sizes and colors. ("Ready Made" construction cost less but is limited to a maximum of 325 square feet and are not as strong) "Ready Made" Construction Customs are usually made a bit smaller with chain added to the corners to allow for stretch. These sails are made to our "Ready Made" standards like the ones we offer in standard colors and sizes.
 
Mail Ordering Custom Shade Sails
To Your Specifications
DISCLAIMER (Read carefully)
The following installation suggestions are offered as a courtesy to mail
order purchasers and to facilitate accurate ordering of the product. Shade
Sails does not and cannot know the specific intentions of purchaser stress
factors, variables for the area such as soil, wind condition and exposure,
existing structure strength, local access codes, etc. The following is
offered only as a highly generalized summary of installation methods used
successfully by Shade Sails in the past. Shade Sails makes no extension
of warranty by these general guidelines and disclaims any responsibility
for the installation, design of installation, engineering requirements,
code compliance or any other installation related matter. Shade Sails
offers these services on an individual contract basis and purchaser has
elected to purchase the ready-made sail only as a more economical alternative.
Shade Sails are made to fit very
accurately to their attachment points. Therefore it is important to follow
these instructions:
1) Plan your installation. Check
with your local building Dept. Many installations require a building permit.
We are not responsible for obtaining permits or for engineering your installation.
2) To Help you visualize the Sails, you can use string stretched
between your planned attachment points. Remember the sail do not have
straight lines at the edges, they are constructed with a gentle curve
that deflects about 10% over the length of each edge. We have found the
best looking installations have bold changes in height from one corner
to the next, and that overlapping sails or multiple sails give a more
interesting look.
3) The attachment
points should be installed first. Then the sails are made to fit. Therefore,
install your posts with eye bolts, plates, eyes or straps to the house,
tree or whatever you have chosen to support them. Remember, there can
be substantial wind loads. (from 5.5 to 15 lbs. per square foot of sail).
The sails have stainless wire around their perimeters and can handle high
wind loading. These loads are divided between the corners, but it is important
that where they attach to be adequate.
For our posts, we usually start with 4" schedule 40 steel pipe (galvanized)
or temporary power poles (treated) that are 6" or larger for our
posts. They are
usually embedded in a concrete footing, 3 ft. to 6 ft. deep and 1 ft.
to 1.5 ft. in
diameter. As the sails get larger or higher then the post size should
be larger.
Corners of buildings are excellent attachment points and we have designed
a special corner clip for that application (see order form). Also, it
is often possible to connect to remote structures with wire spanning the
distance.
4) The sails have
a stainless steel ring at each corner that must be attached to your attachment
point. This can be done in a variety of ways; the best method for the
"do it yourselfer" is to rope them on with a length of low stretch
Dacron rope. This gives a lot of adjustability and is very strong and
inexpensive. For a more high tech look you can use stainless steel
"D" shackles and turnbuckles.
5) Measure accurately from the outer edge of the eye of one
attachment point to the next. On four sided sails we need diagonal measurements as well.
Also, indicate the highest corner (if there is one) with an H.
6) The hems can be
on top (up) or on the bottom (down). Indicate your preference (usually
down).
7) Choose a color. All our
fabrics have an ASTM Class 1 fire rating. (Colors are shown on "Information"
page.) Other fire ratings such as NFPA and California Fire Marshal ratings
are available in limited colors and at an increased price.
8) To calculate the cost
of the sail, add the perimeter dimensions together and divide the total
inches by 12.
Commercial customs = ($16.00 per linear foot). Then add $40 for each corner. (Prices
subject to change without notice. Please call us first.) (Sails with
perimeters larger than 85' add 10%)
"Ready Made Construction customs" = ($12.00 per linear foot). Then add $35 for each corner. (Prices
subject to change without notice) (The "Ready Made" constructed custom must be limited to 325 square feet)
9) You will need various
hardware to attach the sails, since we compensate the measurements to
include the size of the hardware, it is essential to use our marine grade
stainless hardware as we are familiar with their sizes and the parts are
all compatible. In any case, we need to know how you intend to attach
the sails so that we can adjust the dimensions accordingly. If
you do not use our hardware then we will not guarantee the fit.
Custom Shade Sails take about a month to complete.
No refunds on Custom Orders.
See Hardware
Page for available stainless steel hardware.
More
Commercial Quality Custom info? click here.
Want Fabric
Samples?
We can't send them out for free anymore but if you want samples
$6 will get them out to you.
"Custom" Fabric Samples
$6.00 (click here) 
Samples go out by US mail and take up to 14 days for delivery.
No tracking numbers are available.
Bargain
Shade Sails (click here)
MEASUREMENTS: (measure from the outside of the eye at the point closest (apex) to the
center of the shade sail)
 
Measure to the nearest 1/4"
1_____________
Diagonal measurements needed on
2_____________ rectangles
only
3_____________
Specify which corner is to have a
4_____________ turnbuckle with "TB"
written next to it
5_____________
Place an "H" next to the corner that
6_____________ will
be the highest
Hems: UP___
Down___
Color:______________________
Calculate cost of Sail:
COMMERCIAL QUALITY
Total of perimeter measurements
in inches
divide by 12 inches
times $16 plus $40 per corner
measurement in feet ___X $16 + no of corners__X $40 = $______
Example: 300" / 12" per foot X $16 + 3 X $40= $519
for a 100 in. by 100 in. by 100 in. triangular sail
CA
residents add 8.25% sales tax $___________
Shipping and handling, add $31.95 per Sail $___________
Total $___________
"READY MADE" QUALITY
Total of perimeter measurements
in inches
divide by 12 inches
times $12 plus $35 per corner
measurement in feet ___X $12 + no of corners__X $35 = $______
Example: 300" / 12" per foot X $12 + 3 X $35= $405
for a 100 in. by 100 in. by 100 in. triangular sail
CA
residents add 8.25% sales tax $___________
Shipping and handling, add $31.95 per Sail $___________
Total $___________
Aurora,
CO
       
 
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