Frankfurt likes to think big. For a sun shade, that isn't automatically an advantage: on roof terraces and between tall buildings, the wind can be significantly stronger than down in a sheltered courtyard. At the same time, the city's districts are home to many compact gardens and terraces where a well-placed shade sail can reclaim a surprising amount of usable space.
UNICOVR shade sails are made to measure. This allows the shading to be adapted to existing attachment points, passageways, and the actual seating area.
Shade sails for Frankfurt roof terraces, courtyards, and gardens
On a roof terrace, wind and easy removal are the priorities. In a courtyard, the focus is often on offset wall points and the correct height. In a garden, however, the path of the sun is the decisive factor in whether the sail still casts shade over the table or play area in the afternoon.
We recommend not treating these different situations with the same standard solution. Several manageable areas can be more practical in exposed locations than a single, huge sail.

Securely attaching shade sails in Frankfurt
Glass balustrades, lightweight railings, or insulated facades are not attachment points just because they are easily accessible. What matters is whether the structure can withstand the tensile forces that occur. If the wall construction is unknown, it is communal property, or larger masts are involved, professional advice should be sought.
Plaster, insulation, railings, extensions, or visible masonry are not automatically suitable anchor points. Before the final measurements are taken, it should therefore be clarified where the tensile forces can be safely transferred into the building structure. If there is no load-bearing point in the right place, an additional post can be the cleaner solution.
Configure custom shade sails directly
From the first measurement to the features: our configurator shows you immediately which version fits your area.
For a practical overview, see our article Planning wall, post, and tension correctly.
Waterproof or water-permeable shade sails in Frankfurt
- For pure shading: air-permeable HDPE that lets rain pass through.
- For seating areas requiring extra weather protection: waterproof coated polyester with a planned slope.
- For complex areas: custom shapes with straight outer edges.
If a waterproof surface is mounted too flat, rainwater can collect. Mounting heights should therefore be included in the sketch before ordering, not just during installation.
Enter measurements, see the price, buy online
The UNICOVR configurator shows the price based on shape, dimensions, and extras. We explain what influences the final price without any hidden tricks on our page How much does a custom shade sail cost?.
Configure your custom shade sail for Frankfurt am Main
To place an order, you first record the attachment points, side lengths, and—for four-sided shapes—the diagonals. The necessary tension space is then taken into account. You enter the actual fabric dimensions—not just the distance between the anchor points.