New Zealand has one of the highest rates of UV radiation in the world.A shade sail is an ideal way to provide UV protection for yourself and your home in a range of designs and colours. A shade sail will also protect your furnishings from fading. Shade sails are also ideal for schools and kindergartens. They can extend the amount of usable space and provide shelter over pools, play areas, sand pits and so forth. Knitted shade cloth provides up to 98% UV protection while allowing light and ventilation through the fabric. (10-year warranty) We can design and manufacture to add a special look to any area. Our design service is free. We use only quality shade cloth and fittings. However, if the Met Service warns of a “weather event” and you are exposed to the wind you might want to consider taking your sail down to prevent damage. We offer a “wintering” service too for a small fee- so that if you don’t want your sail up over winter, and would rather let the light in, we will remove it, clean it and roll it up. You can then collect it and store it until Spring when we will return to reinstall it. For more related reading – Habitat article