In Solingen, flat square meters are precious. Many gardens slope upward behind the house, are divided by retaining walls, or are situated next to workshops and sheds. The shade sail should capture exactly the usable space.
Shade sails for hillside and workshop gardens in Solingen
Trapezoids and straight free-form shapes can connect offset points without protruding into the embankment. With multiple levels, a compact sail over the table is often more sensible than an area that hangs halfway over unused terrain.
Plaster, insulation, railings, extensions, or visible brickwork are not automatically suitable anchor points. Before final measurements are taken, it should therefore be clarified where the tensile forces can be safely transferred into the structure. If a resilient point is missing at the appropriate location, an additional post can be the cleaner solution.
Slate facades are not a mounting base
Visible cladding must not be confused with the load-bearing wall structure. Attachments must transfer loads into the underlying construction or be replaced by independent posts.
Rain in the Bergisch region needs an exit
A waterproof sail requires a slope. The drainage point should not face toward stairs, basement doors, or workshop entrances.
Configure custom shade sails directly
Is the planning advanced enough? Then the UNICOVR shade sail can now be put together with specific shape, size, and extras.
Water-permeable or waterproof shade sails in Solingen
The material decision starts with the intended use: HDPE for airy, water-permeable shade; PU-coated polyester for additional rain protection. Almost horizontal installation is not an option for the waterproof version.
You can find in-depth information in the guide Water drainage for shade sails.
Those who primarily want shade and air circulation are usually well served by HDPE; rain can drain through the fabric. If a dining or guest area needs to remain usable during a shower, waterproof polyester is the right choice. In that case, the slope and water drainage must be determined from the start.
Allowing workshop doors to open fully
Wide doors and gates require more clearance space than is visible when closed. Check the opening radius, vehicle path, and height before a tension cable is run over them.
Plaster, insulation, railings, extensions, or visible brickwork are not automatically suitable anchor points. Before final measurements are taken, it should therefore be clarified where the tensile forces can be safely transferred into the structure. If a resilient point is missing at the appropriate location, an additional post can be the cleaner solution.
Typical areas of application in Solingen
- narrow hillside terraces
- gardens adjacent to workshops
- courtyards with slate facades
- break areas and club facilities
On private terraces and in gardens, the focus is usually on a clearly defined seating or dining area. For restaurants, daycare centers, or commercial businesses, foot traffic, multiple users, and often multiple sails are added. Therefore, in Solingen, we do not simply cover the entire outdoor area, but rather shade the areas that are actually in use.
Order UNICOVR shade sails for Solingen online
You can assemble your UNICOVR shade sail online, from the layout to the equipment. Plan for connection elements outside the fabric and check the diagonals. Our planning guide walks you through the most important steps.
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For the order, the attachment points, side lengths, and – for four-sided shapes – the diagonals are recorded first. Then, the necessary tensioning space is taken into account. The actual fabric dimensions are entered – not simply the distance between the anchor points.