We all find ourselves spending time outside in the sun on a regular basis – waiting in line, eating a meal, gathering with other people, taking a break from work. An inspired solution that many businesses and public spaces are using are shade sails, also known as cable tension canopies or tension sunshades.
![4th St Shoppes St Pete Shade Sails](https://www.awningworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/4thStShoppes_1430x830.jpg)
Even though these mesh coverings won’t protect from the rain, they do provide a good deal of relief from the sun’s rays, allowing for a cooler space without being closed in.
Awning Works custom-designs our shade sails for each project’s specific needs – from the color of the fabric, to the shape of the sails. Rectangle and triangle designs remain the most popular, but we also fabricate pentagon sails.
![HCC Southshore Shade Sails](https://www.awningworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/HCC-Southshore-1430x804-1.jpg)
![InnovAge Tampa Shade Sails](https://www.awningworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Innovage_1430x830.jpg)
![Spring Run Golf Club Shade Sails](https://www.awningworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/SpringRun_1430x830.jpg)
Our shade sails are built to last, with options for stainless steel hardware and kevlar-enforced corners for the fabric. The clamps that connect to the tension cables can be quick-release, allowing easy maintenance as well as the ability to take down the sails in the event a storm is imminent.
The ability to attach shade sails to either existing buildings and/or steel posts (or even cantilevered, as shown below) means the possibilities for where to add these examples of modern shade are endless.
![Sarasota Dodge Cantilevered Shade Sail](https://www.awningworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sarasota-Dodge_1430x720.jpg)