San Diego Sail Shades 20'x20'x28' Right Triangle (Grey) - Commercial Grade Shade Sail

First off shipping-- the sail arrived 4 days ahead of schedule, even with a holiday to slow down mail. Doesn't get any better.This is the second sail we have purchased from this seller(South Mission). We enjoy the ease of use and the shade it provides so decided to replace. I went searching through past orders to repurchase and was surprised to find the original purchase was 6 years ago! The reason the first sail was being replaced was because the metal ring tore through the fabric strap that holds it on. The ring is how the sail is connected to the hardware that goes to the post.It gets year-round use and has been taken down for a few days on two occasions for hurricanes winds. Mold is common on roofs around here, so the 1st time it was down, it was cleaned with a house/siding cleaner. That was 2 years ago. The winds caused many roofs to be replaced and there's been a lot less mold in the area in general and no recurrence on the sail. The only other maintenance has been to periodically tighten it due to stretching, which is a normal. I don't know the recommended cleaning method of these sails. What we used was a house/sliding solution for mold/mildew and it likely called for mixing with bleach. The bleach may have added to the wear and the strap tearing. With 6 years of use and killing the mold, we consider that a fair trade off.The Sandy Beach color is great. Provides shade, doesn't hold heat. Good air flow through and around. It shades the yard and side of the house that gets most of the sun. There's a noticeable difference in the heat reduction. Before the sail, the door (a dark color) and doorknob would heat up to the point it was almost untouchable. That is no longer a problem. Setting the post was the biggest part of installation, after that putting it up or taking down is very quick and easy. Originally, we were thinking of using a very large umbrella to shade that part of the yard and house, so glad we did the sail instead. It has been worry free and very tolerant of the weather. Highly recommend!

Mine tore today; it has been up 24/7/365 since 2017, that is 7+ years! This was one of the best buys I have ever made. The rope I used to secure it to trees & house was 550 cord; the 550 cord has broken after 2-3 years of wear & tear; yet this shade held up. Great Buy & super impressed.

First, an explanation regarding how I used/why I bought this sail. I live in the low desert, Summer temperatures here can be brutal, especially on exterior AC units. I installed this sail to provide shade for my AC. After tracking the sun on the longest day of the year, I installed the sail to the left of and several feet above the AC unit and it provides excellent shade during the peak sunlight/hot hours of the day.Now for a review of the sail. The color blends well with the rest of colors of the desert. The dimensions were as described. The edges are double rolled over for strength and durability. The only area of concern that I have is that the canvas straps that fasten to the D-rings will probably break down after a couple of years of direct sunlight, but at this price, that is not a bad lifespan. It comes with nylon cord, but I installed mine with steel cables. So far, it is done what it is supposed to do. It has also been through a couple of dust storms and several of our monsoon rains ... no issues, no stretching.I would recommend this to a friend (and I have) and I would buy it again (and probably will in a couple of years).

I purchased 3 of these sail shades for my home. I used two 12' squares for the side of my house where I usually have my guests sit for bbq's, outdoor entertaining and such. And one 20'x 18' over our pool. So far, so good! I had people over for Easter and we recieved good compliments on how they looked , they were even considering to buy some for their own homes. Here in Southern California we get quite a bit of sun so I know these babies are going to be put to the test. We've had a couple of days in the 80's and it was more than comfortable to be outside enjoying life under the shades :) I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quick and affordable way to make your outdoor space cooler and add a little splash of style. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the shades came with some rope pieces that my husband and I felt were not enough to do the job correctly. So, depending on the size and style that you choose, you will have to probably make additional investment in proper tools, rope etc. But it shouldn't be too much and the end result is worth it!

I put up the shade sail next to the house where it gets too hot. I used 2x2 aluminum posts (bought from a metal supply place) for the parts not on the house itself and lagged against a retaining wall and mounted the other with concrete using a key shape given which way it pulls. The sail works perfectly even in very high winds. We had a few days of winds gusting to 40mph or more and the sail handled itself perfectly. I have a slight downslope away from the wind, so it lifts up (floats) vs. pulls down.Have not had problems with stretching after the 1st day, but I have turnbuckles in case.The only thing is to understand the shape is not really a square since the sides are curved. This means that to get a very flat surface you would need to pull quite taut and a real 45 degree angle on all 4 corners (through the diagonals, the sides do not straighten directly). In my case that was not an option so it hangs lower in the middle and I did not want it so taut that winds would overstress the ropes or anchors. But, it looks good.The light in the morning is great: a romantic yellowish tingle - likewise in later afternoon.Uplights into the sail at night also give a nice glow for evening dining or relaxing.