Shade Sails are the right choice when you need shade over a large area and cannot place posts inside the shaded zone, or when the architectural appearance of the finished structure is as important as its function. Pool decks are a classic application, a sail tensioned from the house wall and boundary wall covers the pool deck without posts that would restrict movement around the pool. Restaurant and café terraces benefit similarly, as do car wash bays where post-supported structures interfere with vehicle manoeuvring.
Schools and playgrounds frequently specify shadesails over jungle gyms and seating areas because the open structure does not restrict play space and the sail can be shaped to cover irregular areas that a rectangular post-supported structure cannot match. For residential properties, a sail over the braai area or entertainment deck is a popular addition that takes less than a day to install.