Disadvantages of Shade Sails Secondly, shade sails don't completely protect from the sun's rays. While they can provide an excellent definition of areas within an outdoor space, they aren't effective against direct sunlight and may leave some areas exposed to harsh UV rays throughout the day.

Shade sails can go from any three points, so they can attach all the way down to a deck rail or even the ground, depending on the kind of protection needed. On the other side, a retractable awning offers protection from a horizontal surface like a door opening, a window, or a wall.

Larger sails naturally require more fabric material, as well as increased installation efforts. Similarly, shade sails with complex or irregular shapes demand customized designs, which can contribute to higher costs due to the need for specialized manufacturing and installation techniques.

The cost of buying and installing a shade sail varies based on multiple factors, such as the size and preferred material. Our shade sail installations range between $200 per square meter for larger sails and $1500 per square meter for smaller ones.