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Measuring Guide

How to accurately measure-up for your new custom shade sail

When your new shade sail arrives, the last thing you want is to lay it out only to find that it’s not going to fit. So it’s important to get the process right from the start.

Our tip – wrangling a tape measure is easier with two people; one to hold each end. And make sure to use a tape measure long enough to cover the distance between the two furthest fixing points.

Fixing Point Setup

Measurements must be taken from fixing point to fixing point, so the first step is to install your fixing points. Keep in mind that for square and rectangular shade sails, two of the fixing points will need to be lower than the other two. This creates a twist in the shade sail which reduces sagging in the middle and ensures an even distribution of wind force. For more tips on how to choose fixing points, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Exact Measurements

Place your tape measure on the inside edge of each eye bolt and record your measurements in millimetres. For example, 7 metres and 12 centimetres would be 7120mm. Don’t round up or down; measurements have to be exact.

No Adjustments Needed

Don’t worry about adjusting your measurements to make allowances for fittings and fabric stretch. We’ll take care of that. Just record the actual dimensions from eye bolt to eye bolt.

Cross-Check with Diagonals

Take diagonal measurements as well. They allow us to cross check your perimeter measurements to make sure we get the size just right.

3 Sided Shade Sail

To accurately manufacture your custom 3 sided shade sail, we need you to provide us with a total of 4 measurements, including 3 perimeter measurements and 1 diagonal.

Please note – point D on the diagram is a reference point for a diagonal measurement and does not represent a physical fixing point.

4 Sided Shade Sail

To accurately manufacture your custom 4 sided shade sail, we need you to provide us with a total of 6 measurements, including 4 perimeter measurements and 2 diagonals.

5 Sided Shade Sail

To accurately manufacture your custom 5 sided shade sail, we need you to provide us with a total of 10 measurements, including 5 perimeter measurements and 5 diagonals.