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DIY Made to Measure Shade Sails
DIY Made to Measure Shade Sails
If you're happy to measure up and install a shade sail yourself, but you can't find the size you need on our website, this option may be perfect for you!
As well as requesting a shade sail in most shapes and sizes, you can also choose from:
- 3 Different materials with up to 98% UV Protection
- A variety of colours for each material
- Straight edges with eyelets and/or curved edges with D rings
Do you need help with measuring and installing? We are trialling a new service with our Bespoke Conservatory Roof Sail partner. If you would like more information, please fill in and tick the box on the Quote Request Form below.
Whilst we offer a range of ready made shade sails in different shapes and sizes, sometimes they aren't quite the right fit for your garden, outdoor area, or conservatory. Therefore, we also offer a made to measure service with a partner manufacturer, for any shape you require.
There are different options available, so you just need to fill in the form at the bottom of this page and provide us with the measurements you need, and we can send you a quote. Once an order has been received, the customised shade sail will be made to your specifications, and should be delivered within 7-10 working days.
Options Available
When ordering your new shade sail, you will need to choose your:
- Edging
- Fixings
- Material
- Colour
You can see all options available below.
If you are uncertain about what options are best for your sail, try our online quiz to find recommendations based on the answers selected.
Edges and Fixings
There are two main edge and fixing options that we recommend:
Option 1 - Concave Edges and D Rings In Each Corner - Installation by the corners only
This is the option for sails which need to be installed by the corners only. The curve is not as deep as our ready made shade sails and you can see examples of how the sail will look in our gallery.
Additional D rings may be needed in the centre of any sides longer than 5m for a square or rectangle, or 7m for a triangle. This is to provide additional support.
Option 2 - Straight Edges and Eyelets Along All Sides - Installation to a frame only
This is the option for sails which need to be attached to a frame. The eyelets are placed in each corner and at regular intervals of 30-40cm along each edge.
Flat edges and eyelets are not suitable for corner only installations, and all eyelets must be used to install the sail to avoid it getting damaged.
We can also offer the following options, but there may be additional costs, and we may require you to provide additional information before the sail is manufactured.
Option 3 - Straight Edges, Eyelets on Two Shorter Sides - Woven pergola strips
This is the option for narrow sails which will be woven through pergola bars. The number of eyelets along the two opposite shorter sides depends on the width of the material.
Option 4 - Mixture of Straight Edges and Eyelets Plus Concave Edges and D Rings - Installation to a wall or fence on one side and remaining corners attached to fixing points
If you need to fix one or two sides of your sail to a straight edge (a wall, fence or beam), the sail can made with one or two straight edges and eyelets in the corners of each straight edges and at regular intervals of 30-40cm in between.
The remaining side will have concave edges and D rings in the remaining corners for you to attach the sail to a pole or fixing point.
This picture is not of one of the Made to Measure Shade Sails, and is just being shown to give an example of the option.
Please note, you cannot have a shade sail with straight edges and just D rings in each corner.
Material and Colours
There are 3 material options available in a range of different colours:
- 200GSM Waterproof Polyester
- 180GSM HDPE
- 150GSM Polyester (Interior use only)
More information about each material, their properties and suitability for your sail is given below. You can see examples of how they look in different light by clicking on the any of the colours on the charts below to see more pictures.
Option 1 - 200GSM Waterproof polyester
- 100% waterproof when installed correctly - see our installation guide for further information
- UV resistant by up to 98%
- Available in 6 different colours colours: Ivory, Yellow, White, Anthracite, Silver Grey and Terracotta.
- Thicker 280GSM polyester available for commercial use - please get in touch for more information.
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Option 2 - 180GSM HDPE
- UV resistant by up to 98%
- Can handle extreme weather areas better due to the ventilation in the material
- Not waterproof
- Available in 7 different colours: Beige, Cream, Blue, Anthracite, Green, Red, and Black.
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Option 3 - 150GSM Polyester
- FOR INTERIOR USE ONLY
- UV resistant by up to 98%
- Available in 3 different colours: White, Light Grey and Ivory
- Widths over 1.5m will be made up of one or more pieces of material
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Please note that the actual colours may vary. This is due to computer monitors displaying colours differently and everyone can see these colours differently.
How to work out what size you need
The made to measure shade sails are still aimed at the DIY market, so we are unable to give installation, size or design advice, however, we have guides and blogs to help you work out what size shade sail you will need, as well as how to install it:
Installation Guide - Please make sure you take a look before ordering. You will find information on:
- Working out the measurements for your sail, allowing for edges, fixtures, and angling and tensioning
- Deciding on the fixtures needed for your shade sail
- Setting up posts or poles
- How to install your shade sail
- How to make sure rainwater does not pool on waterproof sails
Conservatory Installation Guide - includes video tutorial
Conservatory Living - Customer Feedback and Tips - includes feedback from other customers about their installations and fixtures used
Bespoke Conservatory Roof Shade Sail Blinds - If you'd prefer bespoke conservatory roof shade sail blinds, which includes a measuring and installation service, please head over to the page above for more information.
As these DIY Made to Measure Shade Sails are customised sails, we need to make you aware that these sails cannot be returned if the wrong size is ordered. Please visit our Installation Guide for more help on how to work out the measurements for your your shade sail.
Customer Reviews
Please click play to see our DIY Made to Measure Shade Sail Reviews
Request a Quote
Do you need help with measuring and installing? We are trialling a new service with our Bespoke Conservatory Roof Sail partner. If you would like more information, please fill in and tick the box on the Quote Request Form