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We often get asked how long it takes for Shade Sails to be installed. The answer is it varies, but here is a general guide. A […]
Like any other building fixture or outdoor structure, shade sails become dirty over time, which detracts from their original architectural beauty. Whether dirt, mould, leaves, droppings, sap […]
Yes, it is possible for a swimming pool to be too hot. Generally most regulatory bodies recommend a swimming pool temperature of 24-27 degrees. Above this […]
In recent years New Scientist and other publications have highlighted the emerging field of Solar Cell Fabrics, a fabric with embedded photovoltaic (PV) cells which generate […]
Summer is almost upon us and some are saying it could be the hottest yet, causing more deadly heat waves and bushfires. Melbourne is one of […]
Shade Sails are striking modern structures, but that doesn’t preclude them from being used in heritage areas. In fact when done well, they can really complement […]
The question of the cost of shade sails and shade sail prices can be a hard question to answer due to the fact that there are […]
Waterproof Shade Sail Solutions are popular during winter months. Due to the colder, wetter conditions of the Australian winter, we typically experience a surge of orders […]
1800 Shade U is helping to reduce landfill with our steel, PVC and Polyethylene recycling program. Steel is one of the worlds most recycled products with […]
Gale force winds and a big storm recently lashed Melbourne’s suburbs. In case you’re wondering if Shade Sails can cope with a barrage of extreme weather, […]
As shade sails and shade structures are typically out in the elements, they require cleaning just like any other building or structure. This should be factored […]
It’s that time of year again… brrrr… winter is back. But just as winter comes around every year, so does summer, and if last summer is […]
Updated: May 22, 2018 Bunnings is typically the home of most DIY stuff in Australia but the first thing to note is that Bunnings don’t really […]
We take Shade Sail Safety very seriously. Although the industry has had some bad press of late since the tragic death of the teenage son of […]
Updated: May 23, 2018 Pre-made or DIY shade sails can sometimes be suitable for smaller jobs. They offer convenience in that they can be purchased online […]
When installing a Shade Sail it is advisable to install posts first and then get a shade manufacturer to fabricate a sail to fit the position […]
Professionals in our industry quoting on large jobs will sometimes talk about “Modulus of Elasticity” (or Elastic Modulus). It sounds quite technical and is in fact […]
A turnbuckle is a device for adjusting the tension or length of ropes, cables and tie rods. We uses turnbuckles extensively in Shade Sail installation. A […]
The Ancient Egyptians were probably the first civilization to use pieces of fabric for shade. They also found sails useful for harnessing the power of the […]
1800 Shade U is a leading supplier of Shade Sails Australia, specialising in Shade Sails and Shade Structures including domestic, commercial and architectural designs and installations. […]
