Cantilever Shade Sail Structures
Shade sails and shade sail structures have evolved significantly since their initial development in Northern Queensland in the early 1990's. Rather than simply suspending a fabric between a series of posts and fixing points, the creative minds of our industry have bit by bit developed some wonderful solutions to traditionally very difficult problems.
The cantilever shade sail structure is one such solution, and we have recently completed 2 x beautiful cantilever shades that show very nicely what can be achieved when a difficult situation presents itself. Shown first here is a new structure at the Arkaba Hotel in Fullarton, which was conceptualised by head of our design team, Andy Taylor:
And shown here is a simple cantilever structure that we built for a car wash:
The point of this story is simple - consider the myriad of options available to you prior to purchasing a shade sail structure. Often, a solution exists that you may not have contemplated.
Cheers, Tim
0 commentsShade Sails - Helping You to Feel Cool
Shade sails are such a wonderful solution for difficult outdoor sunny hotspots. With the ability to free span massive areas, shade sails are the perfect alternative to the traditional patio structure, particularly where you are looking to minimise the amount of unsightly posts and steelwork. Shade sails offer a versatile means for you to feel cool.
Shade Sails - The Video
I've made a short shade sails movie which you can watch here:
Cheers, Tim
0 commentsDo It Yourself and Save
Unfortunately there are not many resources available for those of you keen enough and sufficiently capable of constructing your own shade sail structure. Or even if you just need to replace an old sail, and don't need anything other than the custom made sail itself. So we've built a website specifically to put these resources into your hands - Sail Shade World.
The website has loads of content and "How To" information that answers all your questions about purchasing and installing shade sails. You can obtain quotations for custom sized shade sails any time of day, 365 days a year, with our automated online quotation system, so you don't need to wait for a staff member to price the project and get back to you. Included in our pricing is freight to absolutely anywhere in Australia - even the remotest regions of outback Australia.
Also available are the Sail Shade World range of pre-made shade sails - touted as the highest quality pre-made sails in the world. We are very proud to be Sail Shade World's Australian distributor and are working with the company to develop a network of outlets stocking these sails around the country. In the meantime, the sails are available 24/7 via our online store at the Sail Shade World Website.
Check out this video which highlights some of the work we've done with Sail Shade World over the years:
And, of course, if you have any queries whatsoever - or want us to do all the work for you (which we absolutely LOVE to do!), then CONTACT US NOW for a chat about how we can be of assistance.
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Preventing Skin Cancer
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Our sun loving, beach going culture exposes us to the ill effects of too much time in the sun, and many pay each and every day - often with their lives.
However, it is a vital part of our health and wellbeing that we do spend some time in the sun each day, as the light provides us with vital supplies of Vitamin D, the major role of which is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream.
The best solution to this dilemma is to spend time outdoors in the shade. A good shade cover will filter the harmful UV rays by up to 98%, allowing the skin to absorb the other frequencies of light and take in Vitamin D. We do not need to stay inside - but we do have to be mindful about how long we specd outdoors, and how much direct exposure to the sun our skin is taking.
For the best advice on how you can protect yourself, your family, and your friends from the harmful effects of the sun, CONTACT US TODAY
Cheers, Tim
