UNICOVR Custom-made Shade Sail

Custom-made shade sail between two buildings or walls

Two house walls seem to be the ideal starting point: anchor points are available on both sides, and additional posts seem superfluous. In practice, however, the real work starts here. The façade structure, windows, roof drainage, and accelerated airflow between buildings determine whether and how the solution will work.

Not every wall is a suitable partner

Plaster or insulation reveal little about the load-bearing substrate. Tensile forces must be safely transferred into suitable structural components. With two different buildings, the construction, ownership, and movement behavior may differ. Both sides are inspected independently.

Related: Shade sails for courtyards.

Grey shade sail between two houses over a narrow courtyard
Two opposing walls may seem practical – however, the load-bearing capacity, windows, downpipes, and airflow in the space between are the deciding factors.

Realistically assess the wind tunnel effect between buildings

Narrow passageways can channel gusts. A large fabric will be subject to greater stress there, even if the courtyard seems sheltered. Keep the surface area manageable, plan for accessible connections, and leave sufficient distance from roof edges, windows, and the façade.

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Choose shape and material, enter dimensions, and see the price immediately. You can complete your order directly in the shop.

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Use height offset for tension and rainwater drainage

Different attachment heights create spatial tension. With waterproof polyester, this turns into a clear water path toward a defined low corner. Downpipes, doors, and neighboring surfaces must not be located there. HDPE allows rain to pass through but also requires tight, easily accessible installation.

Further planning advice can be found at Attaching shade sails to insulated façades.

Inspect both building sides separately

  • Determine wall construction and load-bearing substrate
  • Clarify ownership and approval issues
  • Keep windows, downpipes, and roof edges clear
  • Plan for the wind tunnel effect and easy dismantling

Configuring shade sails between buildings

UNICOVR shade sails can be configured as rectangles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, or custom shapes with straight edges. The required fabric size is entered after defining the anchor points and tensioning paths. The price appears immediately; the most important influencing factors are explained on the page How much does a custom shade sail cost?

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Why a UNICOVR sun sail?

Custom-made

Custom-made for your space – instead of compromising with standard sizes. For a clean look and optimal tension.

Robust & UV-resistant

High-quality, durable materials for long-term outdoor use – developed for sun, wind, and changing weather conditions.

Directly from the German start-up

For short supply chains, personal accountability, and genuine quality standards – instead of questionable, cheap mass-produced goods from the Far East.