Elegant Shade, Effortless Style
Shade sails from Goodwin-Cole offer an innovative way to keep your outdoor spaces cool and comfortable while adding architectural flair to your home. These tensioned fabric canopies, inspired by ship sails, are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes to fit any backyard design.
When properly installed, shade sails dramatically reduce exposure to direct sunlight but still allow air to circulate, so heat can dissipate and cooling breezes flow through.
Whether you need to cover a patio, pool, driveway, or play area, custom shade sails can blend subtly into your landscape or make a bold visual statement that transforms your yard into a modern oasis.
Design & Configuration
Shade sails are tensioned fabric canopies that are custom-cut into triangular, rectangular, or other polygonal shapes to provide broad area shade. They can be installed individually or in overlapping groups for visual effect and greater coverage. Shade sails are often arranged at varying heights or angles, which is both functional (to better block sun at different times) and aesthetic.
Triangle Sails
Ideal for dynamic layouts, triangular shade sails create visually engaging shapes and shadows. Perfect for smaller or uniquely shaped areas, they allow for flexible positioning and stylish angles. Their tensioned design ensures sturdy performance even in windy conditions.
Square / Rectangle Sails
Providing ample coverage, square and rectangular sails are ideal for shading larger outdoor spaces such as patios, pools, or entertainment areas. They offer clean, uniform shade and can be installed flat or twisted for aesthetic interest and improved rain runoff. Their structured appearance complements modern architectural designs beautifully.
Overlapping Sails
Combining multiple sails at varying heights and angles creates expansive, continuous shade with a dramatic visual impact. This configuration provides superior protection from sun exposure, ideal for large areas requiring comprehensive coverage. Overlapping sails offer limitless creative possibilities, making each installation uniquely tailored to your space.
Fabric Options
Goodwin-Cole shade sails feature premium outdoor fabrics specifically engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions while maintaining vibrant colors and structural integrity. Our knitted high-density polyethylene (HDPE) materials offer exceptional UV protection, effectively blocking harmful rays and significantly reducing heat beneath the sail. These fabrics are breathable, allowing hot air to escape and promoting airflow, ensuring comfortable shade even on the warmest days.
In addition to superior performance, our shade sail fabrics are available in an extensive variety of colors and patterns, from sophisticated neutrals to bold, eye-catching hues. This wide selection allows homeowners to choose shades that complement their existing landscape and architecture or create a stunning contrast to elevate their outdoor aesthetics. Durable and easy to maintain, our fabrics are designed to look great year after year, enhancing the beauty and functionality of your outdoor spaces.
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Hardware & Structure
Goodwin-Cole's shade sails are anchored using robust, marine-grade stainless steel hardware, ensuring strength and corrosion resistance. Essential components include turnbuckles for precise tension adjustment, heavy-duty shackles and secure D-ring connectors, all carefully selected to maintain optimal tension and durability.
For structures, shade sails can be mounted to existing building features like sturdy walls, fascia boards, and roof rafters using securely anchored steel wall plates or brackets. Alternatively, freestanding poles—typically made of powder-coated steel for durability—are available to accommodate open or detached areas where building mounts aren't practical. Each pole is engineered for maximum stability and aesthetic integration into your landscape design.
Installation
Professional installation by Goodwin-Cole ensures safety, longevity, and optimal performance of your shade sails. Each installation considers the proper slope and tension required to efficiently manage water runoff and withstand weather conditions, ensuring your shade sail remains taut, secure, and aesthetically pleasing over the long term.
Mounting to Freestanding Poles
Freestanding poles are installed deeply underground with reinforced concrete footings to resist wind forces and maintain stability. This method is ideal for open yards or patios, providing shade without compromising your home's exterior.
Mounting to your Home
When installing shade sails to your home, anchor brackets are securely fixed into structural components like wall studs, roof rafters, or reinforced fascias to ensure proper tension.
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