With most shade sails, when a rain cloud hangs over your backyard, it's time to move inside. But this option is truly waterproof, made with super-durable 220 GSM HDPE fabric.

Shade sails can be custom fabricated in different sizes, shapes and dimensions for areas other than homes, including schools, office buildings, parks, churches, swimming pools and parking lots.

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Maybe shade sails. “We’ve been around for 15 years,” said Dan Mezich, owner of SoCal Shade Sails in Encinitas (760-535-1966, sunshade-shadesails.com ), “and demand has really grown over ...

This sun sail is large and in charge. It comes in five colors and includes easy-to-install D-rings on each corner. It’s breathable and blocks up to 95% of the sun’s UV rays.

Usually referred to as shade sails or sun sails, these large - mostly horizontal - outdoor sun-blocking fabric canopies can add a colorful touch, as well as providing instant refuge from the sun.