Global Shade Blog

Standard Shade Sails vs Waterproof Shade Sails: We put them head to head

March 21st, 2018 · Shade Sails

If you’ve considered getting a shade sail for your home or business, you’re certainly making a great choice! Shade sails are an affordable alternative to permanent shade structures, and they allow you to expand your outdoor living space. Moreover, they offer a great sense of visual appeal. While shade sails are quite effective at blocking …

How your business can benefit from commercial shade structures

March 14th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

As a business owner, you are constantly thinking of ways to make your business better, enhance customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line. However, commercial shade structures are probably on your mind when thinking about different ways you can boost your business, and they should be. It is easy to think that commercial shade structures …

Everything you need to know about Tension Membranes

March 7th, 2018 · Canopies

If you are considering investing in a shade solution for your home or business, you should consider tension membranes. While shade sails, awnings and canopies are also excellent shade solutions, tension membranes are more suitable to some particular applications. But before you start looking for tension membranes on the Gold Coast, you should know a …

DIY Shade Sail Installation FAQs

February 28th, 2018 · Shade Sails

DIY shade sails are arguably one of the most popular shade solutions used here in Australia. Not only are they incredibly effective at offering sun protection, but they are also very affordable. DIY shade sails made of waterproof fabrics offer a wonderful cost-effective alternative to permanent shade structures. At Global Shade, we’re one of Australia’s …

Top 3 outdoor living trends of 2018

February 21st, 2018 · Shade Solutions

There’s certainly no denying that outdoor living is extremely popular in Australia. And, being summer, I’m sure that you’ve been spending plenty of time outdoors. With 2017 behind us, designers and decorators are starting to offer their predictions for this year’s outdoor living trends. And we’re expecting many homeowners to look for special shade solutions …

3 ways café blinds can increase your café profits

February 17th, 2018 · Outdoor Blinds

If you own a café, I’m sure you do your best to attract and retain your customers. Offering great service and providing a relaxing atmosphere to customers are things that you probably pay attention to already. But have you ever thought of using café blinds to increase your café profits? You heard me – by …

Our most asked Shade Sail questions of 2017

February 7th, 2018 · Shade Sails

At Global Shade, shade sails are by far our most popular shade solution. There’s good reason behind this – our high-grade shade sails offer excellent sun protection and they are very affordable. Throughout 2017, we’ve sold countless shade sails all across Australia, and we are always asked the same questions regarding our shade sails. So …

Best 4 shade products to beat the summer heat

January 24th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

Being summer here in Australia, I’m sure you’re looking for ways to beat the summer heat. While there are plenty of things you can do to keep yourself cool, most people overlook keeping their homes cool. In my experience, I’ve learnt that many people simply crank up their air conditioning to keep their home cool. …

8 Tips for keeping your home cool over summer

January 17th, 2018 · Shade Solutions

With the summers here, it’s quite tempting to crank up the air conditioning or sit in front of a fan. While this will certainly keep your home cool, it will also rack up your utility bills tremendously. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to keep your home cool during summer. And, yes – …

Tips for keeping cool this summer

January 10th, 2018 · News

Summer is finally here in Australia and many people are scurrying to keep cool this season. Keeping cool is not just about staying comfortable, it can also help prevent many heat related illnesses. Moreover, our harsh summer sun can also cause melanoma-based skin cancer. As such, it is very important that you keep yourself cool …