Understanding your outdoor environment and what sort of shade you are wanting to achieve is crucial to ensuring you get the best outcome.
Some key elements to consider are:
- Style – how the sail will look and its visual appeal, including colour and fabric choice.
- Shape – traditional shapes such as triangles/rectangles or a custom shape based on your outdoor area.
- Size – what level of coverage you require.
- Number – will one sail be enough, or should you consider multiple?
The final piece of the puzzle is to be clear on what you are wanting to achieve with your sail.
You may be looking to create an enticing outdoor space to spend time, extend the lifespan of your outdoor furniture, or provide UV protection to your family, as examples. It is most likely that it will be some combination of these reasons, plus plenty more.
Ultimately, a custom-made sail based on your unique requirements will ensure you leave your mark on your backyard far better compared to a mass-produced off-the-shelf product.