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Custom-Made Shade Sails |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 homeowner. 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"
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We offer two types of custom Shade Sails |
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(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.
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(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.
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Mail Ordering Custom Shade Sails To Your Specifications |
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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.
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Shade Sails are made to fit very accurately to their attachment points. Therefore it is important to follow these instructions:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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6) The hems can be on top (up) or on the bottom (down). Indicate your preference (usually down).
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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.
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8) To calculate the cost of the sail, add
the perimeter dimensions together and divide the total inches by 12.
Commercial customs = ($18.40 per linear foot). Then add $50 for each
corner. (Prices subject to change without notice. Please call us
first.) (Sails with perimeters larger than 80' add 10%)
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"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)
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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.
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Custom Shade Sails take about a month to complete.
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No refunds on Custom Orders.
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See Hardware Page for available stainless steel hardware.
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Want Fabric Samples?
We can't send them out for free anymore but if you want samples $6 will get them out to you. |
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"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. See available colors on the Information Page |
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Bargain Shade Sails (click here)
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MEASUREMENTS: (measure from the outside of the eye at the point closest (apex) to the center of the shade sail)
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Measure to the nearest 1/4"
Diagonal measurements needed on rectangles only. Specify which corner is to have a turnbuckle with "TB" written next to it. Place an "H" next to the corner that will be the highest. |
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Hems: UP___ Down___
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Color:______________________
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Calculate cost of Sail:
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COMMERCIAL QUALITY |
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Total of perimeter measurements in inches divide by 12 inchesto get feet and times $18.40 plus $50 per corner
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Measurement in feet ___ X $18.40 + no of corners ___ X $50 = $ ______
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Example: 300" / 12" per foot X $18.40 + 3 X $50= $610 for a 100 in. by 100 in. by 100 in. triangular sail
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CA residents add 8.25% sales tax $ ___________
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Shipping and handling, add $31.95 per Sail $ ___________
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Total $ ___________
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"READY-MADE" QUALITY |
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Total of perimeter measurements in inches divide by 12 inches times $12 plus $35 per corner
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Measurement in feet ___ X $12 + no of corners ___ X $35 = $ ______
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Example: 300" / 12" per foot X $12 + 3 X $35= $405 for a 100 in. by 100 in. by 100 in. triangular shade sail
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CA residents add 9.75% sales tax $ ___________
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Shipping and handling, add $31.95 per Sail $ ___________
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Total $___________
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