Architect 400
Fabric Info
Architec 400 is an extremely strong, UV-stabilized knitted shade cloth. It is designed for large commercial tension membrane structures, patio shade sails, and various other sun canopies. The HDPE shade fabric has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, stable tensile strength, and durable resistance to tearing. Architec 400 integrates the best in ultraviolet stabilizers for enhanced color consistency and colorfastness. The shade sail fabric is lead and phthalate free. Update any outdoor area with Architec 400.
Commercial 95
Fabric Info
It's made for tension structures and shade sails, but it's also utilized for a range of other applications. Commercial 95® 340 is the ideal blend of high sun protection, strength, and durability, ensuring maintenance-free long-term performance. It has also received backing from the Cancer Council, Australia's foremost non-profit cancer prevention and support organization.
Serge Farrari Membrane
Fabric Info
This weatherproof awning material is available in a variety of colors and has a designer appearance. It is resistant to UV, heat, and weather, making it excellent for long-term use. It's used to make awnings, canopies, and other shade structures. Fixed frame awnings, commercial or residential awnings, half-spherical awnings, pergolas, and canopies are all good uses for this material.
Sunbrella Awning Fabric
Fabric Info
Sunbrella performance textiles are built to last for years. Sunbrella fibers are mold and mildew resistant, stain and water resistant, and engineered to survive the test of time. Sunbrella textiles are designed to survive the weather in high-traffic hotel lobby areas, as well as on your patio or boat in the sun, rain, and storms.
Shade Fabric Care and Maintenance Instructions
Your shade sail canopy or shade structure should be installed firm and tight so as to reduce "windflap" in the shade fabric. Shade Fabric that is loose and sloppy will cause premature failure due to mechanical breakdown. This is not UV breakdown and is not covered by the warranty. The shade sail might require periodic maintenance to ensure that the shadecloth fabric remains tight.
Your Shadecloth canopy may become dirty over time. Care should be taken to avoid chemicals that may contain Bleach, or other industrial chemicals containing Sulphur and/or Halogens (Chlorine Bromine). These Chemicals may attack the UV stabilizers within the Shadecloth, thus reducing the life of the product and voiding the warranty.
The following list of chemicals that may cause such interactions are only some examples and are not exhaustive. Such chemicals may include: pesticides, metals, metal oxides and metal salts, all halogens and chemical compounds containing halogens or sulphur in all their oxidation states. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to gasoline, kerosene, solvents, oils, etc. When cleaning the shadecloth, we recommend the use of a mild dish washing liquid with the use of a low pressure water hose and a soft scrubbing brush. We do not recommend the use of high pressure water to blast the fabric clean.
If you remove the shade sail for any reason, ensure that it is stored away from rodents and other pests, preferably stored in a protective bag. Make sure the fabric is completely dry before putting away to avoid mildew damage.
Metal & Timber
Shade Structure Materials
At Capital Sunshades we carefully select our materials to ensure every part that goes within our shade systems is immaculate. Our metal and timber materials are prepared and assembled here in the state of Texas, allowing us to have an economical price point and speedy installations.
Metal – Our metal begins in its rawest form where it is then cut to whatever the desired size or shape is requested. After being cut the metal is stripped from the oil that prevents the raw material from oxidizing. This process requires industrial grade solvents to remove the oily residue that preserves the metal from the oxidation (rusting) process. This removal is done during preparation before the shade structure is installed, because of the fact that the solvents used for the oil removal can be hazardous and must be done in a controlled environment. We then begin the process of priming the metal with at least two coats of primer to prevent the future corrosion of the metal. Lastly the metal is painted with its final two (or more coats if necessary) of industrial grade paint to secure the longevity of the metals life expectancy, allowing the metal to last for years to come.
Assembly or Welding – Depending on your desired shade system, there are various types of assembly methods used for the installation process. Our larger structures are welded by one of our master welders, which allows each individual part of the shade structure to be fused together. Our smaller shade structures or pre-fabricated shade structure are prepared within the shop before installation for a fast and easy set-up.
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