Choosing the right rectangular shade sail

Thanks to their “airy” weave, the rectangular UV-resistant shade sails offered by Espace Ombrage provide effective protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays. Highly wind-resistant, these solar sails are ideal for optimal protection during the hottest hours of the day. They filter out 90 to 97% of ultraviolet rays. Similarly, these shade sails are made from a fabric that does not fade when exposed to light, thanks to a mass dyeing process.

Discover our rectangular openwork shade sails

Entry-level rectangular openwork shade sail

Australe 220
rectangle

Micro-perforated rectangular shade cloth

Australe 340
rectangle

Rectangular roll-up shade sail

Australe 340
with roller

Rectangular coconut shade sail

Coconut
shade sail

Rectangular jute shade cloth

Natural jute
shade sail

Or our waterproof rectangular shade sails

Low-price waterproof rectangular shade sail

Solar 200
rectangle

Waterproof rectangular canvas

Acryl 300
rectangle

Waterproof rectangular shade sail with roller

Acryl 300
with roller

Rectangular sail with a motorized roller

Motorized
roller sail

Why choose a rectangular shade sail?

First and foremost, rectangular shade sails offer protection from harmful UV rays, allowing your outdoor space to be a safe haven from the blazing sun, which is the primary purpose of a shade sail. However, the shape of your sail also plays a role in your outdoor design choices. What's your priority? If the first word that comes to mind is "shade," then rectangular shade sails seem like a good fit for your needs.

Indeed, shade sails all have negative curvatures on each side. These curved sides are necessary for the proper tension of the shade cloth, but they represent a slight loss of shade. So, to best optimize the shaded area above your outdoor living space and achieve harmonious shade, we recommend choosing a rectangular shade cloth.

One of the major advantages of choosing a rectangular shade sail is its versatility. Thanks to its rectangular shape, this outdoor shade sail can be installed in a variety of ways to suit the specific configuration of your space. Whether your patio is long and narrow or spacious and square, a rectangular shade sail can be adjusted to provide optimal shade while maximizing the use of available space.

Installing a rectangular sail is also relatively simple, offering a practical solution to quickly improve your outdoor space. In addition to only drilling a maximum of 4 holes, having a single sail instead of several will also save you money.

Finally, we are aware that one of the determining criteria for a shade sail to be installed on a terrace is aesthetics and that many tend to move towards triangular shade sails. To overcome this "flat" side without making concessions on shading, we can offer to create differences in height to your rectangular shade sail to obtain a twisted effect. In this way, you find the desired dynamism since you will have the impression of having a triangular shade sail depending on the viewing angles.

So, whether you want to create a shaded dining area, a peaceful reading corner or simply add an aesthetic touch to your terrace, the stretched terrace canvas meets all these requirements with design.

How to properly install your rectangular shade sail?

In this video, you'll find the different steps for installing a rectangular shade sail:

- Place the sail on the ground to determine the tension axes (diagonals)

- Set the tension distances at each corner (minimum 45 cm)

- Secure the attachment points (walls and/or masts)

- Tension the sail using the tensioning system

Find inspiration with these rectangular shade sail projects!

Want to see more? Have a look on our clients' projects!