Concise Guide To Determining The Best Shade Sails For Your Commercial Premises
Posted on: 13 December 2019
If you have recently acquired a commercial space for your business, you could be wondering how best to make the exterior and interior of your building as inviting and comfortable as possible. While most people pay close attention to the décor at the interiors, they tend to put some furniture together outside as seating. But this is the least you can do for the exterior of your premises. If you want to improve the visual appeal and function of the outdoors simultaneously, then you should install shade sails. These will prove invaluable for your customers by protecting from them from the elements. Below is a concise guide to choosing shade sails for your commercial premises.
Materials
The first decision that you should make when in the market for shade sails is selecting the right material for your location. Most people associate shade sails with canvas, but this is not the only option available. You could deliberate on choosing PVC, outdoor cloth and so on. It is worth noting that the materials you choose will influence the degree of light that penetrates through the shade sails. On the other hand, you could opt to have your shade sails custom-made with multiple materials depending on your preference.
Layout
Once you have chosen your preferred shade sail materials, you then need to deliberate on the best layout in regards to the space available outdoors. Although you will decide the amount of space that the shade sail should encompass, you should note that other factors would come into play. Firstly, if the area you have chosen is exposed to gusts of wind, then you will be better off several small shade sails that will be capable of withstanding the wind. Alternatively, if you are sheltering a small area, you could select one shade sail of the three-sided variety that not only provides shelter but is aesthetically pleasing too.
Sun and wind resistance
Although majorities of shade sails provide a degree of sun protection, not all are completely UV resistant. Therefore, if sun protection is a top priority for you, then ensure the shade sails can block a high percentage of ultraviolet rays. When it comes to wind resistance, keep in mind that high winds can push the shade sails right off their anchors. Therefore, windy locations should have shade sails that are tensioned appropriately onto the mountings and strong enough to withstand the winds.
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