Set sail for your favorite spot!

Sun sails as flexible shade providers for pleasant temperatures

In summer, the terrace becomes the hub for relaxed gatherings with family and friends. Whether it's grilled meat, salad, cold beer or punch – everything simply tastes better outdoors.

But to prevent a relaxing stroll from turning into a sweaty affair, your favorite spot behind the house should, of course, be shaded. A stylish and very popular alternative to the good old parasol and the permanently installed fabric awning is the sun sail. No wonder, since it's inexpensive, easy to care for, and offers a wide range of design options.

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Equipped with elastic straps, the concave sails can be easily tensioned and aligned. Several sails can also be combined to shade larger areas.

Being so spatially flexible, the sunshade not only protects the terrace, balcony or pool, but can also be used in the garden.

For example, for the play area of ​​small children, because fabrics with a high sun protection factor block up to 90 percent of UV radiation and thus protect sensitive skin.

It even repels downpours

If the sail is made of durable and water-repellent polyester fabric, it will also withstand downpours. Our advice: Attach one corner lower than the others so that the water can run off.

Sun sails are available in square, triangular, or rectangular shapes and in various materials, colors, and sizes. Electrically retractable sun sails, which are attached to a mast via a tension cable, are also now available.

If you prefer a patio roof that protects against wind, rain, or snow all year round, you will naturally need a more robust construction made of wood or aluminum and glass. Aluminum is more suitable for lighter roofs, whereas a wooden patio roof can withstand even severe weather.

About the author

Harry Mohr

Real estate agent (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)

Harry Mohr, author of this article

Harry Mohr

Real estate agent (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)

Harry Mohr is a real estate agent and owner of Immobilien Kontor Saarlouis. As a DEKRA-certified real estate appraiser, he supports his colleagues and clients in all areas of real estate marketing.