Breathable Rectangle Shade Sail (Knitted 320gsm)


Kookaburra Sail Shades - Protects you from the sun all day long
Knitted sail shades allow cool air to pass through and hot air to escape, giving you a refreshing and comfortable place to sit outside, even on a hot day.
They're rated to block over 90% of the sun's harmful rays, meaning you can spend even longer outside and enjoying your garden.
Breathable Knitted Rectangle Sail Shade
Perfect For
Enjoying your garden for longer and staying cool all day long
Sun Protection
Certified to block over 93% of harmful UV rays
Connections
4 Corners with quality grade 304 stainless steel D rings
Quick Care
Just wipe off with a cloth


Install with ease
Installing a sail shade means fittings, and we've got everything you need in one handy kit. We've also got handy poles for wall-free installation!
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Breathable Sail Shades by Kookaburra
See our sail shades and installation tools in action, and look for inspiration with both wall and pole fixings at work!


2-year manufacturer's warranty as standard
Complete your Sail Shade
Check out our handy guide on what you need for your dream sail shade setup.


About Kookaburra
Kookaburra sail shades were born from a desire to bring a modern look and feel to UK gardens. Every garden with a kookaburra sail shade stands out, while those underneath it get to enjoy sun (and rain) protection without sacrificing style.
They’re hard-wearing and come with a 2-year warranty so you can rest easy in the shade, installable in less than an afternoon. Our sail shades come in both waterproof and breathable varieties, where cool air can pass and hot air can escape, creating the perfect place to sit on a hot day.
We love bringing quick and stylish shade to our customer’s gardens, and with multiple shapes available there’s always a sail that suits. Over 500 colourful and high-quality sail shades are available, and we love to see our customer’s photos of sails covering barbecues, patios, lawns and more!
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Kookaburra Sail Shades - Protects you from the sun all day long
Knitted sail shades allow cool air to pass through and hot air to escape, giving you a refreshing and comfortable place to sit outside, even on a hot day.
Features
- Provides 93.3% protection against UV rays
- Commercially knitted polymer weave (320gsm) - extremely strong, durable fabric
- Breathable fabric, comfortable to sit under in heat
- Rot and mould proof
- Quality grade 304 stainless steel D rings on each corner
- Shape: Rectangle
- Size: 5.0m x 4.0m
- Colour: Sand
- Installation Space: At least 5.5m x 4.4m
- Material: Polymer weave (320gsm)
- Waterproof:No
- UV protection: 93.3%
Why X? | How to install your Sail ShadeFixing points should be at least 2.4m above the ground, and it's extremely important that these are sufficiently strong to take the full weight of the shade sail in windy conditions. The wind can add significantly to the stress of the shade sail on any fixings, so it is vital to be certain that they can stand the additional drag. NB: If you have any doubts you should take advice from a builder or structural engineer. Fixing to a wall or fasciaGrab your wall and fascia fixings Once you have decided on a suitable site, the shade sail should be laid out in position on the ground allowing an additional 10% at each corner for tensioning. For larger gaps you may require stainless steel cable or similar to reach more distant fixing points. If you choose a fasciaAs a fixing point you may want to consider adding a fascia support for added strength. These are available from most good hardware distributors and connect the fascia to the joists or trusses. ![]() Fixing to postsPick up your Post fixings If you need to install posts, these should be 48mm wide galvanised steel which is 4mm thick (these can be easily painted if required). Posts should be angled away from the centre of the shade sail by at least 10 degrees to provide additional strength and stability. ![]() FootingsFootings for posts for shade sails up to 5m should be 400mm square and 800mm deep and this should increase to 400mm x 1200mm for larger sizes. ![]() FoundationsConcreteConcrete should be well packed down around the post and sloping slightly outwards at the top to ensure water does not collect around the post. This should be left for a minimum of 48 hours to allow it to set completely before you attach the shade sail. We do not recommend the use of rapid set concrete. Firm groundLay a 100mm depth of 20mm gravel at the base of the post. Add concrete and brace post on the angle. ![]() Soft groundPour a 100mm depth of concrete at the bottom of the hole to provide a solid pad. Allow this to set. Add the gravel at the base of the post. Add concrete and brace post on the angle. ![]() Fixing to treesShop for Tree Fixings If you decide to use a tree as a fixing point then it should be at least 250mm in diameter. You don't want to pull a much-loved sapling out of the ground! If you don't already have your poles, fixings, tools and fittings, you can grab what you need on our poles and fixings and installation tools pages! |
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