UNICOVR Custom-made Shade Sail

Freestanding custom-made shade sail without wall mounting

A free-standing shade sail is the right way to think if the seating area is in the middle of the garden or the facade should remain untouched. "Without a house wall," however, does not mean "without a structure": Depending on the shape, three or four posts plus their foundations handle all tension and wind loads.

Choose your shaded area freely, determine post positions early

First, observe the sun's path and mark the desired shaded zone. Then, position the posts outside of pathways, robotic lawnmower loops, roots, and utility lines. Only when these points are fixed can the actual fabric dimensions, including tensioning paths, be derived.

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Freestanding shade sail on four posts over a garden seating area
Without a house wall, the shade can be positioned freely – for this, all tensile forces must be absorbed via masts and foundations.

Masts and foundations are part of the supporting structure

Slender posts look light but are subjected to significant bending stress. Dimensioning, material, mounting, and foundation must match the sail size and the location. Ground spikes or decorative garden stakes are not automatically suitable shade sail masts.

Configure custom shade sails directly

Select the shape and material, enter the dimensions, and see the price immediately. The order can be completed directly in the shop.

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Three posts or four – usage decides

A triangle requires three anchor points and has an airy feel, but offers less continuous shade. Rectangles or trapezoids use four points and can cover a table more precisely. Different heights improve spatial tension; with waterproof fabric, they also determine the drainage side.

Further planning notes can be found under Should shade sail masts be set up straight or at an angle?.

Fully prepare the free-standing solution

  • Determine post positions before calculating fabric dimensions
  • Take into account utility lines, roots, and maintenance paths
  • Professionally dimension mast and foundation
  • Keep disassembly accessible at every anchor point

Configure a free-standing UNICOVR shade sail

UNICOVR shade sails can be configured as a rectangle, square, triangle, trapezoid, or free-form with straight edges. The required fabric dimension is entered after the anchor points and tensioning paths have been determined. The price appears immediately; the most important influencing factors are explained on the page What 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.