Ready-to-Hang Shade Sail - 90% UV Block Breathable Outdoor Sun Shade with Pre-Attached Ropes for Patios, Gardens & Seasonal Use, 11ft 10in x 8ft, Rectangle, Steel

Summary: We had a 12 foot shade for our bedroom, but at that size, the lowest point was rather close to the house, inhibiting some air flow into the window. So we upgraded to this 16 foot version, which moved the base away, and increased the air flow noticably. The color we received was Pebble, and it is a nice neutral color; lighter than the last (which was a tan), and that actually increased the light in the room. Observations: 1) There was a seam, and I didn't notice it at first, but after putting it up, I decided to orient the seam horizontally rather than vertically; for both aesthetic as well as structural purposes (majority of the forces will be between the top two mounting points, so the seams going between them would be a natural ripping/failure point). 2) This is actually the 2nd Coolaroo product; these first being a dog bed. We were very impressed with the dog bed material, so I have no doubt that this sail shade will last with out a puppy running around on it. Recommendations: 1) When installing the shade, be sure the check that when the shade moves from wind, that it does not rub against anything; in my case, I had it too close to the roof edge, and had to reposition. 2) Lay out the orientation on the ground. 3) Use proper sail shade hardware. When I put up the first 12 foot sail, I just used 550 paracord, and cheap carabiners. But for this installation, I tried out two different Stainless Steel hardware sets. The Weitars was a little stronger/bigger, so I went with that over the Heleman set because of the larger sail size. Pros: Excellent quality, good fit & finish; each corner has cord already attached (can be removed if not needed, which I did); clear instructions. Cons: None. Conclusion: I ordered another one of these for the back of the house. Very much recommend this sail shade. Related Products: Weitars 44 Pcs Shade Sail Hardware Kit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B088HB7KJ2 HELEMAN Shade Sail Hardware Kit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085ZBHBVZ The Original Elevated Pet Bed by Coolaroo https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HX4280

These coolaroos are great for blocking the sun, yet alllowing the breeze to pass thru. The tie ropes are a bit on the slippery side and do require several knots to hold them tight. Have purchased several of these special shades. They hold up well even in very strong winds.

I received this product and haven't used it yet. But It looks great. it won't be good for rain, but it will provide shade.

Wonderful, sturdy, great shade!

These will last several seasons, they are durable and good quality, I am in AZ, many items only last one summer, I purchased these again because I have some that are 3 years old & still going strong.

It took me a bit of trial and error to get this up (would be easier with a helper) but I'm very happy with it. It is so much cleaner looking than umbrellas that I've used in the past, which blow over, poles in the way etc. And I like that it lets some light/sun through so the shade is comfortable (if you live somewhere really hot, you might not like that as much, but I'm often too cool in complete shade so this is perfect). I used the ropes that came with it to install, along with turn-buckles, carabiners and hooks that I had on hand. I highly recommend getting a kit with chains though. That's what I did for a second one I got and it was so much easier to play around with different lengths etc. than trying to do it with rope.

This was nice and easy to install, but it ended up being a bit too small for our deck. So, we decided to purchase another one from another brand to layer. Without comparison, this product was fine. But, when the other brand arrived, we realized the differences were big. This was of thinner material where water/rain could penetrate through; while the other one (SUN shade sail by Petra) was solid. When it rained, I would have to poke the shade sail with a stick to let the water out, but, by being solid, it also provided more shade to more effectively cool down the area. So, it really depends on what you need it for, I guess.

I purchased the Coolaroo 11 foot 10 inch sail canopy to provide afternoon shade under a west facing gazebo. Installation was easy, about 30 minutes - just centered it on top of the gazebo, and wrapped the nylon ropes attached at each corner around the support structure. I may install 8 inch boat cleats on the gazebo and wrap the lines around those for a cleaner look. The area this shades is noticeably cooler without blocking all the light. So far it's weathered several southeast Texas summer wind and rain storms without needing any adjustment. The pebble color is good, and the fabric and stitching are strong. The shade is an equilateral triangle. The sides are curved inwards somewhat more than I'd expected from the pictures but that's not a deal breaker for me. I recommend this product. Update on 9/3/2014: The canopy has withstood the Texas heat and sun as well as the summer storms we've had this year. It looks like it did the day I installed it. Installing the boat cleats is still on my to-do list. Update on 9/3/2015: It survived a second summery of heat, sun, and storms without any rips or tears. The ropes are still attached and the seams are intact. The fabric looks a little worn close up, but it's not noticeable from the ground. I think it's amazing that it's still in one piece. Installing boat cleats is still on my to-do list.

Awesome shade sail. Permeable material so rain doesnt pool on it. Replaced the poly rope with aluminum caribeeners and coated steel cables for maximum tension to keep it from flapping in the wind. Much cheaper solution for a hot deck rather than ridged awnings or erect-a-set gazeebos that will get destroyed in high wind environments. Will be buying a few more to stagger them across the deck for a resort-style spa look. Having just one looks like a giant thong suspended in the air. The neighbors will be so jealous!

5 de 5 estrellas, es un excelente producto, lleva 4 años colocado en el patio de casa y sigue sin ningún detalle, solo tuve que mandar a reparar una esquina porque con los fuertes vientos se desgastó y rompió la cuerda. Sin duda cuando cumpla su tiempo de vida volveré a comprar este producto.

Coolaroo is the best name in sun shade. very high quality. This my third sun shade from it, never disappoint me. Highly recommended!!

We have not used the shade sail yet but will this summer. It seems very well made and we have other Coolaroo products that we have been using for years. We love the roll down shades. They work excellent!

I was so glad to stock up on a few of these coolaroo shade triangles. The material quality is better then I expected, is very similar to a heavy duty burlap bag (not really inspiring I know), but made from synthetic uv resistant fibers and gives the perfect amount of shade and sunblock. It is slightly perforated, but that's a plus because if you do leave it out all summer, the rain will simply run thru, and it wont pool and stretch the material. I cant wait for other colours to go on sale and stock up on some more.