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Custom shade sails & structures · Sydney Shade, cut and sewn in Sydney.

Custom shade sails, designed & installed across Sydney with 40+ years' experience · NSW Lic. 294924C · Fully insured.

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40+Years making shade in Sydney
3000+Shade jobs out of Rydalmere
294924CNSW builder licence, insured
5.0★★★★★Rated on Google

Australian made in Rydalmere · knitted shade cloth and waterproof PVC · marine-grade steel fittings · engineered to NSW wind codes

Start with your space

What needs shade?

What we build

Structures, engineered around your space.

From a single backyard sail to a waterproof commercial roof, all custom made in our own Sydney factory.

Shade sail over a café courtyard
For homes & outdoor living

Custom Shade Sails

Breathable cloth or waterproof PVC, shaped around a pool, patio or deck.

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Waterproof PVC patio cover keeping the rain out

Waterproof PVC

Rain cover, with pitch and drainage planned.

Hip-roof shade structure over a large area

Hip-Roof

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Cantilever umbrella shading outdoor seating

Cantilever Umbrellas

Single column, self-supporting canopy.

Shade X freestanding shade structure in a backyard

Shade X

Freestanding or attached. See roof examples →

Retractable shade over a timber deck

Retractable

Open sky when you want it. See canopy examples →

Shade Designer · free · 3D

Design your own shade in 3D. See it in your space.

Try a shape and colour in a 3D backyard, pool or café setting. View the model in your space on a compatible phone, then send us your concept for a site measure and quote.

How it works

From first measure to final tension.

Five steps, one team. Follow a sail from your backyard measure to the day it's tensioned.

Step 1: measuring a backyard site Step 2: designing the shade sail in 3D software Step 3: shade sail engineering drawings Step 4: fabric being cut on a workshop table Step 5: installers tensioning the finished sail 01Free measure & blueprint

Repairs & re-tensioning

Torn sail? Start with a photo.

We repair seams, replace worn fittings and re-tension sails, including ones we didn’t install. Send a view of the whole structure and the damage so we can discuss the next step.

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01

Inspect. We assess the fabric, posts, fixings and tension before recommending work.

02

Repair or replace. Sound fabric may be re-stitched. Worn-out cloth needs a new membrane.

03

Reinstall. The sail is re-tensioned and checked before the area returns to use.

By the numbers

100%

Custom made

40+

Years' experience

3,000+

Jobs completed

7 days

Measure & quote appointments

Selected work

Recent installs across Sydney.

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Blue shade sails over a fenced playground
Shade sails over playgroundSydney
Shade sail over a backyard in Kellyville
Backyard shade sailKellyville
Shade sails over the Dee Why town centre
Town-centre sailsDee Why
Privacy shade sail beside a home pool
Poolside privacy sailResidential
Large blue and red shade sails in Granville
Big blue & red sailsGranville
Terracotta shade sails at Glenmore Park
Terracotta sailsGlenmore Park
A 230 square metre shade on T-posts in Rouse Hill
230 m² on T-postsRouse Hill
Childcare shade on timber posts
Timber-post childcare shadeChildcare
Shade sails at the Campbelltown hospital precinct
Hospital precinct sailsCampbelltown
Custom awnings across a shopfront
Custom shopfront awningsCommercial

Who we shade

Built for every kind of space.

Residential hypar shade sail over a backyard patio

Residential

Backyards, pools, decks and carports. Cooler, drier and more usable, all year.

Commercial rooftop terrace with shade umbrellas

Commercial

Restaurants, carwashes, carparks and playgrounds. Built to code, built to last.

School and childcare playground shade

Educational

SunSmart shade for schools and childcare, with duty of care over every play space.

UV Block·Custom Made·Waterproof PVC·Written Warranty Terms·Australian Made·Engineered to NSW Codes·Fully Insured·

Google reviews

"A-Z have done a wonderful job on a shade sail for my rooftop courtyard. Paul and Kazem were reliable and courteous in all our interactions. I couldn’t be happier with the result."

Kasey Pearce · Google review

"Kazem, Paul and his team was fast, professional, and the new sail looks fantastic. Great quality and solid installation. Highly recommended!"

Gladys · Google review

"We recently had A-Z Shades install a cover at our Community Centre, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team did an excellent job in every way."

ADRA Blacktown Community Centre · Google review

Rated 5.0 ★ on Google · read all our reviews →

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Still unsure? Book a free measure & blueprint and we'll talk it through.

Ask us anything
Do I need council approval?+

A home shade sail can be exempt if its size, height, position and site conditions meet the NSW rules. We discuss those checks at the measure, including whether an approval pathway needs to be confirmed before work. Council approval in NSW →

Will it survive Sydney storms and wind?+

The structure is designed for the wind loads at your site. Fabric, fixings, footings and exposure all matter; the engineering and care instructions set the limits. We can provide engineering certification on request.

Shade cloth or waterproof PVC?+

Shade cloth filters sun and lets air through. Waterproof PVC sheds rain through its membrane; the roof shape, drainage and open sides decide how much of the space stays dry. Choose around how you use the area.

How long will it last?+

Fabric, exposure, tension and care determine service life. Sound posts may outlast the membrane. Ask for the written warranty covering your chosen sail, including the fabric, workmanship and any conditions.

How much does it cost?+

Every project is custom, so pricing depends on size, fabric, fixings and access. For a realistic range right now, try our instant estimate. A free measure, blueprint and quote then firms it up, backed by our price-match promise. Full guide to what shade sails cost →

Can you provide engineering certification?+

Yes. On request we supply structural engineering certification for your sail or structure, covering footings, fixings and wind loading. Tell us about any council or project documentation requirements when you enquire.

Cooler summers. Drier winters.

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