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When you’ve been in the shade sails industry for as long as we have, it’s understandable that you’ll know a thing or two about them. We’ve been manufacturing and installing custom shade sails for residential and commercial clients since 1996. If you have any questions that are not answered below or you’d like a free quote, please give us a call.
All the shade sail fabrics that we use have a manufacturer's warranty lifespan of 10-12 years.
All our shade sails and structures are custom designed and made for any area, domestic, commercial, and industrial.
Shade cloths and colours have different shade and UV-R factors. For example, black has 99% UV-R and 97% shade. Visit our Fabrics and Colours page to learn more.
All the fixing points attached to your property have been individually engineered for Anthony's Shade Sails. Each application is unique which is why we custom design and manufacture sails to fit.
Each job requires different size posts and footings. All posts are Duragal or galvanised and powder coated in the colour of your choice. A typical post for a 40-square metre shade sail is 100x100x4mm with concrete footings of 350x1000mm. Flange base posts are bolted to an existing concrete slab of a 200mm thickness.
Depending on the size, it generally takes 3 weeks from deposit to completed job. All fitting points and posts are manufactured and installed first, then measured from point to point and custom made in our sail loft.
At Anthony's Shade Sails we can source many different materials as required for different applications. We use H.V.G. Solarblock and Extrablock shade cloth that has a 12-year manufacturer's warranty. We also use DRI-Z waterproof shade cloth which has a 5-year manufacturer's warranty. Ferrari PVC vinyl waterproof membranes have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
Yes. We can wash, restitch, and repair shade sails.
Shade cloth shade sails are not waterproof; however, we can offer alternative materials such as DRI-Z waterproof shade cloth and PVC vinyl waterproof that will make your shade sails waterproof.
We recommend that you take down your shade sails in 'high winds' and when severe storm warnings are issued. We do not define 'high winds' as it depends a lot on the age and the area of the shade sails.
No. The material we use is fade resistant and mold resistant for the expected lifespan of the material (depending on environment and conditions). Everything fades slowly over time if it is exposed to UV rays, wind, and rain.
We give a 12-month warranty on our workmanship and the manufacturer has a 10-12-year warranty on the fabric.
Yes. We hold a QBCC structural metal fabrication and erection licence number 1162089.
Yes. If required we can provide an engineer's certificate form 15 and 16.
Yes. Waterproof can be considerably more expensive than regular shade cloth.
There are many factors which have a bearing on the maintenance required for shade sails. We recommend that you give them a good hose down twice a year and do an inspection of them every 2 years. We provide a wash, restitch, and repair service.
I run a restaurant, and we had a problem with our outdoor seating. We had chairs inside for customers, but once those were filled, the rest of our customers would stand outside and eat, which didn’t look good at all. I wanted to create a welcoming space where people could enjoy their meals comfortably. After talking with Anthony’s Shade Sails, we decided to install some shade sails. They transformed our patio! Not only do they provide great shade, but they also look stylish and inviting. Now, our outdoor seating area is packed with happy customers enjoying their meals instead of standing
Parking my car outside used to be a real struggle. Either the hot sun would bake the paint slowly, or the rain left ugly spots all over it. I often found myself feeling frustrated every time I got into my car, especially when I had to wipe off water spots. After doing some research, I decided to get a carport shade sail from Anthony’s Shade Sails. The installation was quick and easy. Now, my car is protected from the harsh weather. It stays cooler, and I don't have to worry about it getting damaged anymore. It feels great knowing my car
I was really stressed about my daughter’s birthday party because she wanted to invite her friends over to our home. Our house was small and our backyard had no shade. I could already picture the kids getting too hot and cranky. That’s when I discovered Anthony’s canopies when I googled. They were easy to set up, and once we had them up, they created a beautiful shaded area for the celebration. On the day of the party, the kids played happily in the cool shade while the adults enjoyed their conversations. Everyone had a wonderful time, and I didn’t have to
We love having meals outside as a family, but our old umbrella was a big headache. It was flimsy and blew away every time the wind picked up. I remember one day when we had everything set for a nice lunch outside, and just as we sat down, the wind knocked the umbrella over. We ended up rushing to bring everything inside, and it was so frustrating! After searching for a better option, we found a sturdy umbrella from Anthony’s Shade Sails. It’s not only beautiful but also strong enough to withstand the wind. Now, we can enjoy our meals outside
My kids loved playing outside, but the heat made it challenging for them to enjoy their toys last summer. I felt bad seeing them stuck indoors when all they wanted was to run around and soak up the fresh air. That’s when I discovered Anthony's waterproof shade sails. We put one up over our patio, and it made such a difference! Now, my kids can play outside without overheating, and we can relax together as a family. Plus, it keeps us dry when it rains. It turned our backyard into a place we can use all year round!
Recently we had a request from one of our landlords to obtain a quote for a shade sail to be installed at his property. We sent out requests to 3 or 4 companies & the only company who bothered to respond to us was Anthony’s Shade sails. They not only attended the property within a day they provide a very reasonable quote the very next day. Only 3 weeks after we approved the quote the shade sail was completed & installed . Our owner is very impressed with the quality of the sail & the service provided. I will be
