A shade sail can be a great addition to your patio, offering comfort and privacy. Here's how to install one yourself -- and when to call a professional.

What you’ll love: For a midrange price, this sail offers cool shade while protecting against 95% of UV rays. Made of HDPE, it’s light, airy and comes with a five-year warranty.

Top sun shade sail for the money Coolaroo Sail Shade What you need to know: This light, inexpensive sail shade is easy to set up and offers airy outdoor coverage. What you’ll love: Made of HDPE ...

Set up A sun shade sail is affixed to vertical surfaces high off the ground, such as trees, posts or the side of a house. Each sail corner has a D-ring and uses some combination of hooks, ropes or ...

Choose a shade sail and plan your configuration A shade sai l can come with either three or four corners and will have eyelets in each, allowing the sail to be stretched across an open area. They ...

Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays from penetrating, while others may be more decorative. Finding the best sun shade sail for you means accurately assessing the needs of your space.

Shade sails Based on ancient ways of using ship sails to shade outdoor areas or sailors in encampments, today's shade sails are a contemporary red-hot way of providing sun protection. Using modern ...

The Amazon sun shade sail measures 3x3 metre and comes in a choice of three colours - cream, grey and orange. It has a 95% UV block sunscreen and is waterproof.