Made to Measure Shade Sails

  • Are any discounts available for the Made to Measure Shade Sails?

    Unless stated otherwise, all discount codes and sales on our website are not applicable to the Made to Measure Shade Sails. The cost of shipping may reduce if you order more than 1 shade sail, depending on the weight and size, but the only time we can offer a discount on the sails is when 5 or m...
  • Are the Made to Measure Shade Sails waterproof?

    The HDPE material is not waterproof. The 200GSM polyester has been treated to be waterproof, as long as the shade sails are installed correctly. The sails need to be angled at a minimum of 20-30 degrees and pulled as tight as possible, so the material is completely taut,  to allow rain to run of...
  • Can I have a straight edge sail with D rings in the corner?

    No, the sails need to have concave edges to allow for the sail to be tensioned. The concave edges are not as deep as our ready-made shade sails, and you can see some examples of this in the pictures on our Made to Measure page and Customer Gallery - DIY Made to Measure Shade Sails.
  • Can I have Made to Measure Shade Sail with corner eyelets only?

    No we do not offer this as a service. The eyelets are fixed directly into the material of the shade sail seam, and so need to be placed at regular intervals to make sure the weight of the sail is distributed evenly. If the eyelets were placed in the corners only, the weight of the sail would be ...
  • Can I install a straight edge sail by the corner eyelets only?

    We do not recommend you do this, and any sails that are installed this way will invalidate the 1-year guarantee if the sail becomes damaged. The eyelets are fixed directly into the material of the seam of the sail. The placements are in each corner and at regular intervals of 30-40cm (depending ...
  • Can I order samples of the material?

    We only have a limited number of each sample, but you can see additional pictures of each colour option on our DIY Made to Measure Shade Sail Colour Examples page. If you would still like to see what the material and colours are like, you can order samples from our website. We require a deposit ...
  • Do you offer a measuring and installation service?

    Clara Shade Sails do not offer a measuring or installation service, however, our partner supplier for the Bespoke Conservatory Roof Shade Sails is now offering a measuring and/or installation service for the Made to Measure Shade Sails. To request a price, just let us know you are interested in ...
  • What is the delivery timeframe?

    Your Made to Measure Shade Sail should be delivered within 5 to 10 working days from when we receive payment, although we do ask you to allow up to 15 workings days in case there are any delays whilst the sail is in transit
  • What is the guarantee period for the Made to Measure Shade Sails?

    The Made to Measure Shade Sails come with a 1-year guarantee for any manufacturer faults. This will not apply where the sail has not been installed correctly or alterations have been made to the sail.
  • What size do I need?

    If you plan to measure up for and install the Made to Measure Shade Sail(s) yourself, our installation guide and conservatory installation guide should help you work out what size you may need. Please note, we are unable to give you design, installation or measurement advice. Alternatively, our ...
  • What UV protection is offered?

    All material options that the shade sails are made from offer up to 98% UV protection. Please note the 180GSM HDPE is a woven material with tiny holes, so sunlight can still come through.