We have created a full guide to metal awnings here or get a motorized retractable awnings.
Wind sail awning.
Best wind resistant awnings for the home if you live in an area with considerable wind then we highly recommend either a metal awning which can withstand wind of 80 mph.
The retractable shade sail hand operated awning motorization coming soon defies the rules for traditional awnings with its minimalist design.
Without the slope you could incur damage to your sail and possibly your home.
The rest of the cost would go towards two 6 x 6 x 10 pressure treated wooden posts 4 bags of concrete 80 lbs each 1 bag of paver base and some shade sail hanging hardware.
Able to cover most patios the retractable shade sail can lay horizontal unlike most folding arm awnings.
Diig patio sun shade sail canopy 8 x 10 rectangle shade cloth block sunshade fabric outdoor cover awning shelter for pergola backyard garden yard sand color 4 4 out of 5 stars 706 27 98 27.
A sunbrella shade sail must be hung with an 18 to 20 degree slope for water runoff.
Icover sun shade sail 12 x 16 rectangle canopy 185gsm fabric permeable pergolas top cover for outdoor patio lawn garden backyard awning sand by i cover 36 75 36.
The key to this feature is the use of special handcrafted battens enclosed in the fabric.
A quality shade sail will use stainless steel d rings in the corners and will have reinforced edges.
Because these are so popular among first time homeowners we receive a lot of questions about how and where they can be attached.
Benefits of shade sails include.
Unique features and benefits low load attachment to the structure or building.
The bulk of the price of the shade sail was the actual 16 by 16 fabric sail.
The only required tools would be a drill and you don t even need a ladder.
Sail shades are a great budget friendly choice for patio shading.
Compared to an awning installing a shade sail was a savings of over 800.