Shade Sail Checklist for Consumers

June 6th, 2015 · Published to Shade Sails

The popularity of shade sails in the market is constantly increasing. Shade Sails are a great solution for all audiences and applications because they are functional, effective, and they provide necessary protection from the sun in the finest possible way.

If you are looking to protect your residential or commercial property from the sun, shade sails should be your first consideration. As the consumer, you want to make the best decision, and there are many things to consider when in the market for shade sails that go beyond purchasing your shade sails – like finding a shade sail installer.

shade sails for homes

To ensure you’re not left high and dry, the Specialized Textiles Association (STA) have developed a checklist for selecting an installer. I highly recommend you take into account because it will help you know what questions to ask, and what to look for when it comes time to install your shade sail or shade structure.

In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the checklist provided by the STA, here we go;

The installer – When purchasing the shade sails, it is important to learn more about the installer. One of the most significant things is the license every installer must have in order to offer the service. Ask for the license number as well. Working experience, reviews and references are significant as well. Ask the installer about previous jobs, and get the addresses of those jobs. Expertise level is something you need to consider, in order to be sure that everything will go smoothly.

The contract – there are several important things to consider about the contract as well. The first question is, are there terms and conditions, and the price included in the contract. Contact your local council authority to check if a building permit or council approval is required. When it comes to workmanship and materials, check if warranties are offered. Last but not least in this category is the insurance – is it available?

The product – the product itself is one of the most important parts of the checklist. Check if it is engineered. The design should meet your requirements. Also, make sure to compare fittings, steel and fabric brand, and how the components are quoted.

Other considerations – to make sure that everything will go as planned, ask if safety is considered, as well as the protection of the site, and security in general. Also, you should check if maintenance is offered after the sale service.

Conclusion

One shouldn’t go commit to purchasing shade sails without first doing your homework. By looking at the installer, contract, product and other considerations you’ll ensure your shade sail installation goes smoothly and that you have the permits and warranties needed.

I’m very proud to say that Global Shade is a proven and able shade sail company, with a long history. We have offered our services Australia-wide, for years, and we are considered the reliable shade sail company you can trust.

Thanks to the checklist provided by the STA, you have the big picture, and the list of things you need to consider, as well as all the questions you should ask. Global Shade is one of the leading shade sail companies in Australia, and you can completely rely on us and our outstanding service and products. For any questions, you might have about our shade sails and shade sail installation, give us a call 1800 724 407 or visit us online.

Related Topics

Comments are closed.