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Shade Cloth

16 years ago

I have been looking at Shade Cloth and Shade Sails. Has anyone had experience with these? I need shade on my patio, it is a western exposure. I wonder about windy days though...it would be a pain if I had to constantly take it down and put it back up. I can run it from the house to the Gazebo I think. Anyone?

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vaodiva
16 years ago
We've used the triangle sails at work a few times and, as long as they're tightened down r e a l l y well, they're good to go, even in 15-20 mph winds :)
sharbear50
Original Author
16 years ago
vaodive, thanks for the info...I am torn between trying the sails or finding trees that will live in pots on my patio that have a dense top and can be limbed up.
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