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Shade Sails & Parasols

Elegant large parasols providing comfortable shaded seating in an East African outdoor café.
For more flexible and eye-catching outdoor shading, our Shade Sails & Parasols are an excellent choice. Shade sails are tensioned fabric structures that can be attached in creative configurations (triangles, rectangles, or custom shapes) to cover courtyards, playgrounds, parking lots, or garden sitting areas. Parasols (giant outdoor umbrellas) are perfect for patios, poolside lounges, or restaurant terraces where a freestanding, movable shade is needed. Both solutions use heavy-duty textiles (e.g., PVC-coated polyester, acrylic canvas) that offer high UV protection. The support poles and frames are built with robust materials (steel or treated hardwood for parasols) to ensure stability.

Key Design Elements

Our shade sails come with a complete rigging system – including galvanized or stainless steel brackets, turnbuckles, and anchors – to keep the sail taut and secure. They are custom-fabricated to fit your space dimensions, and multiple sails can be overlapped at different heights for both artistic effect and broader coverage. Parasols we offer often feature tilting and rotating capabilities, and some models can be fixed to the ground or supplied with heavy mobile bases for flexibility. We even offer high-end parasols with integrated LED lighting for evening ambience.

Value propositions:

Shade sails and parasols provide cool comfort in outdoor areas, reducing temperatures by blocking harsh sunlight – a valuable benefit in the sunny climates of Kenya and East Africa. By installing shade sails, schools and parks can create sun-safe play zones for children, and homeowners can enjoy their gardens at midday without worry. Businesses (like cafés or resort hotels) particularly gain from these products as they expand usable outdoor seating, thus increasing capacity and revenue, while offering patrons a pleasant experience. Our designs stand out for their visual appeal – a sculptural shade sail or a row of elegant branded parasols can become a signature feature of your property. We offer guidance on color selection (lighter colors to reflect heat or bold colors to match branding) and placement to optimize the shadow coverage through the day. With local expertise, we ensure all installations are pitched at the right angle to allow rain runoff (for sails) and are stored safely or designed to withstand unexpected tropical storms. Diba Archiventure also provides maintenance services (such as fabric cleaning, tension adjustments, or spare parts for moving components) to keep your shades looking and functioning like new. By choosing our shade sails and parasols, you gain an edge over competitors with off-the-shelf tents – our solutions are custom, architecturally integrated, and proven in East African conditions.

Materials

Tensioned Fabric

Certificate

ASCE 7, ASTM C33, NFPA 101, ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, ISO 2848

Catalogue

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