Is it better to have a waterproof sail or a breathable sail?
It depends on the functionality you are looking for.
- Sun protection: all our breathable sails and premium waterproof sails made of HDPE, the fabric provides effective protection from the sun by creating a shaded area.
- Rain protection: all waterproof garden sails provide protection from the rain. However, only the HDPE Sail prevent that cape effect under the sail due to their high degree of breathability.
- Rain and Hail protection: If you are looking for protection from both rain and hail, breathable sails are more resistant, because hail bounces off the fabric without damaging it, while rain passes through the fabric, which then dries quickly. HDPE shade net fabric is also very durable and is excellent for protecting against rain.
- Sun, Rain, Wind and Hail protection: we recommend the HDPE shade net fabric for the waterproof Sail.
Is a waterproof shade sail or a breathable shade sail (HDPE fabric) more resistant?
- The breathable fabric is very durable and can withstand exposure to bad weather without problems. Our patio sails have an anti-mold treatment and dry quickly after summer showers.
- If you are looking for a wind-resistant sail, breathable fabric is more recommended, because it allows the wind to pass through the mesh of the HDPE fabric. In this way, the force of the wind is transmitted neither to the fabric nor to the anchors. On the contrary, the waterproof fabric has a lower percentage of wind resistance, because it traps the wind and tends to transmit its force to the anchors.
- When it comes to storms and hail, the breathable fabric is more resistant because it is slightly elastic, especially when tensioned, and hailstones can bounce off it without damage. Waterproof fabric, on the other hand, takes all the force of the hailstones and transmits it to the anchors, and risks tearing.
The only exception is that the waterproof sail fabric: it is literally the best available fabric
How do I choose the degree of inclination and the point of water runoff?
It is advisable to lower at least one corner of the sail by 25% of the longest side.
Practical example: A 12′ x 12′ square sail must be inclined by at least 3 ft.
Is seasonal or year-round use recommended?
Professional waterproof sail can be used at will for seasonal use or, all year round.