SHADE SAILS OVER POOL

We often get asked "What is the best shade for over a pool area?" We have some great products to provide much needed shade and give you the comfort you want so you can enjoy your outdoor area. We will also cover off some issues and things to consider when commencing on your project.

Shade sails over pool

Installing a shade sail over a pool is aesthetically pleasing and a great answer to shade across a pool area. They provide permanent shade for the whole year and can cover a great area. The shape of the shade sail is something to consider. A triangular shape will provide less shade than a rectangular shade due to the very nature of the shape and the concave edges that are part of the design. However, a triangular shape may require less posts to be installed so may be a more cost effective solution. 

The shape of the shade sail can have a great impact on the shade provided. We try to build into the design a high point and low point to both:

  • assist with shedding leaves and water, and

  • getting the orientation of the shade sail to provide effective shade where you need it. We will ask when you use your pool, are you a morning swimmer or do the kids usually use it in teh afternoon. By knowing these facts, we can work out the best orientation and solution for you.

The timing of your installation is also something to take into consideration for your pool project. Whilst we can definitely retro-fit footings through paving and garden beds, if you are at the commencement of a pool project and considering a shade sail, it may be worthwhile doing earthworks for footings when other earthworks are going on. 


The number of posts to be installed will impact the cost of the project and also need to be factored in to how you use the area and the access points to your pool. And forget about attaching shade sails to fences or sheds. The strength and tension required on shade sails is often underestimated. A high tension is required to maintain the shape and prevent the sail from any annoying flapping in the wind. 


"Awning solves our problem with direct sunlight and difficulty with putting up any other kind of shade. Service was extremely good. Very prompt response, helpful advice and friendly approach. It was refreshing to deal with a supplier who responded straight away to our request and kept us regularly updated on progress."

Alice & Mark 

Folding Arm Awning

"After a number of alternative providers failed to attend scheduled quotation appointments we contact Tim at 4.00pm. Tim was immediately proactive and set an appointment at our house at 8.30 the next day. In the meantime, Tim mailed photographs to give us an indication of his work. True to his word, Tim attended and provided us a quote on the spot. Later that day we accepted and agreed on an installation date. The product was delivered and installed on the agreed date. We are very happy with Tim's service and advice, the product itself and the final result. We would recommend East Coast Shade Design, Thanks."

Craig F

Hornsby

Installed Skyspan Retractable Umbrella: "Is an attractive addition to our home entertaining area - neighbours comment favourably. Service: Especially good from order to installation and subsequently, obvious interest in our satisfaction levels was most gratifying. It is a pleasure to do business with East Coast Shade Design."

Dianne V

Dudley

"Excellent - very happy with quality of sails and strength of posts and fittings. Patience and input into design was very much appreciated - end result was perfect. Delivered more than was promised in service, timeliness and effect. Amazing turnaround times - completed significantly earlier than promised."

Emma & Angus H

Maitland

"Very Good Service. Prompt to quote and install. Awning looks great and was exactly what we wanted."

Harol 230 Folding Arm Awning

"Very impressed with the quality of materials used and very cost competitive compared with my other quotes. First Class Service - very timely service. I very much enjoyed having Tim do the work - very professional and reliable and shows great enthusiasm in his work."

James Harrison

Chatswood

"Great creative insight into design - withstands the weather and supports our need for shade. Regular Communication meant work proceeded efficiently and friendly manner. It looks great, kids happy, we're happy."

Karrawong Kindy

Shade Sails:  "Excellent and prompt. Clean and neat (& cheerful) work. Tim Davies was very helpful and patient."

Max & Lorraine Lowery

Mt Errington Early Learning Centre

"We love our new awning. It is easy to use and looks great. Service: Excellent. Friendly. Good Follow-up. Informative. Didn't push me to spend more - recommended what was necessary. We are very happy with end result and it blends with our house as if it was meant to be there all along."

Melinda C

Manly

Outdoor blind installation: "Very helpful, kept informed at all times - installed blind very quickly without disruption. Happy to have done business - would use again."

Neil Hunter

Campus Central, Ourimbah

"Thanks to Tim an and the team for a very professional installation of our new motorised awning. We were very impressed with the product, and with the detailed investigation and resolution of the mounting details and installation process ."

Chris

New Lambton

"The sail that we had installed is excellent in both workmanship and quality. It is better than we imagined and provides us with our desired requirement of privacy and shade. The service provided by Tim is exceptional. His expertise and attention to detail was invaluable enabling us to work together to achieve the desired result even though the area to be covered was unusual and complicated in design. Tim understood the importance of getting our sail exactly right and we are delighted with the result. We would have no hesitation in recommending East Coast Shade Design to anyone considering installing a shade sail. Tim kept us informed from beginning to end of the project."

Paul and Jill

Ashfield

"Heavy sail material, powder-coated posts, stainless fittings all look like a quality product. Excellent communications and Tim is there when he says he will be."

Terry W

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Timothy Davies, Contractor (Builder) Licence No 173020C.

We supply and install throughout the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast and Northern suburbs of Sydney.

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  • Rathmines, NSW 2283
  • Call. 1300 668 187