Whilst thinking about buying shade sails for your home or business, you’re probably wondering if shade sails can withstand storms. Are you concerned that will you find them destroyed after a storm rolls through?
Whether you’re worried about thunderstorms or high winds, it’s important to understand how well shade sails will stand up. Maybe you’re considering a shade sail over your car, swimming pool, patio, paving or deck area. Let’s look at how well shade sails will perform during storms.
Thunder, Hail and Rain Storms
When planning your shade sail design and installation, you will want to think about the drainage and runoff, especially with large shade sails. Where possible allow 1 in 5 fall for water & debris runoff.
If the area covered by your Shade sail is unlikely to be used during the wetter months then you could consider removing it and reinstalling at the beginning of the warmer seasons.
With good quality shade sails, protection from hail can be achieved. Correct installation of both the fixing points for and Shades Sails becomes extremely important when installing shade sails to offer hail protection and we recommend consulting a local builder or Structural Engineer for advice on both angles and fixings required for your local weather conditions.
High Winds
When the winds kick up during a storm, you don’t want to see your shade sails blowing down the road. You want them to stay put and do their job.
High-quality shade sails can withstand high winds and will stay in place if they were installed correctly. They are hard to break and can take a lot of pressure or weight before they will actually break.
Some shade sails can even be custom-made to withstand being installed at high wind speed. If you’re in an area where high winds are common, consider getting custom shade sails made for high wind areas.
Standard shade sails are actually porous. These shade sails will let the wind through, which means they will remain sturdy through most storms. If you have waterproof shade sails, they will also withstand high winds, when installed properly.
Can Shade Sails Become Damaged During Storms?
Yes, of course, shade sails can become damaged during storms. However, the most common reason for the damage is poor installation. If you installed the shade sails yourself or you hired someone with little experience, you might not be happy with the results when a storm rolls through.
Another reason why your shade sails might become damaged during a storm is poor-quality materials. If they were poorly stitched or the materials were cheaply made, they might tear away much easier than high-quality shade sails.
Always choose high-quality shade sails and proper installation. If you don’t think you can handle the installation yourself, hire a professional to ensure it’s done correctly. The last thing you need is a bad installation causing issues.
Luckily, shade sails cost typically less than other outdoor structures. If they do become damaged during a bad storm, they are not nearly as expensive to replace.