4 Pitfalls of buying cheap shade sails

December 20th, 2016 · Published to Shade Sails

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that shade sails are the most popular shade solution in Australia today. If you’re planning on getting a shade sail for your business or home, then if the masses are anything to go by you’re making a great choice!

However, before you head out to your local hardware store to buy cheap shade sails for your needs, let me stop you.

Cheap shade sails are exactly that – cheap. They are inferior grade products which won’t last long.

As a shade sail manufacture, I always urge people to purchase only high quality shade sails, such as those we offer here at Global Shade.

Continue reading this article as I list 4 pitfalls of buying cheap shade sails.

Hopefully, after reading through, you’ll consider investing in a high-quality shade sail that will offer you several years of service. So, listen up!

1. They may tear with time

Cheap shade sails are generally manufactured using low quality shade fabrics. As such, they are very likely to experience wear and tear with time.

If you purchase a cheap shade sail from your local hardware retailer, you’ll end up with an inferior grade product that will inevitably tear over time.

However, you’ll not face this problem with our shade sails at Global Shade. We manufacture our shade sails to the highest standards of quality using only top grade shade fabrics.

Our shade sails exhibit quality stitching and superior workmanship. As such, you’re investing in a product that has a much longer lifespan than cheap shade sails.

2. They get dirty very easily

Another major disadvantage with cheap shade sails is that they get dirty very easily. With time, a cheap shade sail will accumulate more dust and dirt and will lose its colour. You will not be able to avoid this problem if you purchase a cheap shade sail.

On the other hand, Global Shade’s shade sails feature a special coating, which keeps the fabric from accumulating dust, dirt and mould. This coating also protects the colour of the shade sail. This means they require very little maintenance and will still look great even after years of use.

3. They may not be able to withstand storms

Australia experiences harsh weather throughout the year, including heavy rains, winds and storms. Cheap shade sails are unlikely to be able to withstand these harsh natural elements and they may end up getting completely destroyed.

At Global Shade, our shade sails are manufactured to offer all-weather protection. Thanks to the special fabrics that we use, our shade sails are highly tensile and extremely strong and durable. This means they can easily withstand storms and moderate cyclones.

With our shade sails, you can enjoy all-weather protection, come sun, rain or hail!

4. They may absorb water and sag

Finally, cheap shade sails made of poor weave canvas will end up absorbing water and sag with time. These shade sails will inevitably lose their shape and balance.

But, you won’t face this problem with the high-quality shade sails that we offer at Global Shade. Our shade sails feature a special waterproof coating and they do not absorb any water.

Moreover, thanks to high tensile strength, our shade sails will not lose their balance or shape, even after being out in the open for several years.

Conclusion:

You must never purchase cheap shade sails that are offered by local hardware stores. Cheap shade sails will experience wear and tear with time, they will get dirty very easily, they won’t be able to withstand storms and they will absorb water and sag. Rather than choosing an inferior grade product that won’t last long, you should go with high quality shade sails that will last you several years to come.

For high-quality, yet affordable shade sails, look no further than Global Shade. To find out more about our superior grade shade sails, drop us an email at info@globalshade.com.au. Our experts will be glad to offer you all the information you need. So, get in touch with us today!