Customer Reviews

Coolaroo Square Shade Sail 11 Feet 10 Inches with Hardware Kit, Desert Sand

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I installed this shade sail over a courtyard that gets a lot of direct sun. In fact, prior to putting up the shade being in the courtyard anytime after mid morning was uncomfortable. That has changed with this shade.

I think this shade sail is a bargain. The material is thicker and stronger than I expected and the hardware provided is very good quality stainless steel. I expect this shade will last a long time.

I installed the shade myself. It was not difficult. I used some cargo pull straps to pull the canopy tight so it did not sag.

The fabric seems durable. It's more plastic than fabric-like but that really doesn't matter.. The material is great as a sun shade and looks good.

After an early snow our old 12x12 gazebo caved in and only the perimeter metal frame remained. We tied a Coolaroo to the corners and propped a pole in the center to make a peak. The pole runs into a table and is capped with a tennis ball to avoid damage.

But, during a heavy rain storm this spring.. each of the 4 sides filled with 10-20 gallons of water.. I had to run out and push the water out a few times before something collapsed. The fabric holds water which can get very heavy.

It's not Coolaroo's fault.. the instructions say to mount it with two high and two low corners, which is not what we did. If you're worried about rain be sure to mount it per the instructions.

We installed this on the western side of the house where the afternoon/evening sun was beating on the french doors to our dining room. We attached two corners to the house, and the other two to 4X4s put in the yard at the edge of the patio, and painted black to match the iron fence nearby. It looks very nice. We now have a very attractive awning on that patio, and the house is cooler in the afternoons. It is noticeably cooler under this than the rest of the yard.

I made the mistake of ordering my first two Shade Sails directly from Coolaroo - BIG mistake. They came in a plain box with no paperwork and the company did not ever respond to two phone calls and two e-mails.

On the other hand, not only was the price much better, this sail arrived in a box with complete instructions, inside and out! Important, since you want to make sure the connections are secure and you're using the correct screws, etc.

I Received the shade sooner than I thought. The stainless steel hardware that came with it was of very good quality and really helped in the installation. I attached this shade to the side of my aluminum awning that was on the back of my house, because the sun was shinning under the awning during the afternoon and evening hours. This shade looks very nice, and worked exactly like I wanted it to. I can also unhook it from the poles I put up, and let it hang down the side of the awning to block all the sun and keep the rain from getting under the awning when it's raining. I can tell by the way it's made, that it should last a long time. I paid more for this shade than some of the other's on the market, but I'm glad I did. It's top notch.

Totally love this product!!! Purchased the triangle shade sail while in Australia. Returned home and needed the square size to complete the look. Amazon had the best price and delivery options. Everyone loves the shade sail. Makes my yard look unbelievable! Neighbors are so jealous.

Rather quickly installed. It looks great and it gives us some needed shade over the pool. No signs of wear yet :)

have had two of these for several years. one from sky mall pre 9/11 and other for at least 4 years every summer in Arizona sun over pool
finally had seam let go in one of our summer monsoon storms
area lost big big trees so was not surprized at seam failure will buy more... rate AAAA if new quality is as good as past years

I have the Coolaroo Dog bed so knew what to expect in the material. The material is heavy and breathable, and my dogs like the beds, which I began using last year. I ordered the product this week, received it yesterday and installed it today, by myself. I'm a 65yo female, which means installation isn't too difficult. It should be installed as a "sail" high and lower on one side, and repeated on the opposite side. Because of the patio area I'm covering, and availability of places to connect it to (brick wall), I had to install with one side lower and other side higher. It was extremely hot during the installation of the hardware and cover, and I was working on concrete, but as soon as a portion of the shade was up I could feel the difference in the temperature. It remained hot, of course, but was definitely more comfortable. I ordered the color beige, and like it. It is not completely tight, but is as tight as I could get it at the time, and can adjust if necessary. I tried to accomodate so rain would run off. The shade filters the sunlight,but does not completely block it, which is great for me. The included hardware was sufficient for the installation, but you will have to purchase screws as they are not included.

The directions instruct that the shade be unhooked during periods of high winds, and as it is just installed I can't say how well it will do in rainy conditions. I expect it will function pretty much as the dog beds by not holding water, and don't anticipate any problems. I did install my patio umbrella under it, which elevated it just side of center a bit much, but I wanted the extra cover for increased comfort as it is extremely hot these days.

The Coolaroo Sail Shade is much more cost-effective than the Solara 12x10 for $13,500 or even the Sunsetter awning at just under $3,000 for a 12x10 cover. The Solara is nice, but is nothing more than a louevered overhead shade, which does not justify the high cost (at least to me). I feel the Coolaroo Sail Shade will more than meet my needs, without breaking the bank, and it looks nice too! Not bad for a $125 investment!

We purchased two of these and a triangle to provide sun protection for an outside even with over 50 people. They are very well made (strong seams) and the hardware provided with them is first quality stainless steel. We are very happy with them.