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Sydney · All of NSW · 40+ Years' Experience

Shade, engineered for the Australian sun.

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

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40+Years' experience
Lic. 294924CLicensed & insured
NSW wind codesEngineered to
5.0★★★★★Rated on Google
Trusted materials
Shade Cloth
Waterproof PVC
Steel Fittings
Australian Made

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
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Custom Shade Sails

Custom tension-membrane sails — shade cloth or waterproof PVC, permanent or demountable.

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Waterproof PVC patio cover keeping the rain out

Waterproof PVC

Custom PVC that keeps the rain out.

Hip-roof shade structure over a large area

Hip-Roof

Cover, protect and waterproof large areas.

Cantilever umbrella shading outdoor seating

Cantilever Umbrellas

Single column, self-supporting canopy.

Shade X freestanding shade structure in a backyard

Shade X

Attach to a building or stand alone.

Retractable shade over a timber deck

Retractable

Shade on hot days, a nautical feel.

Design Studio · 3D

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

Pick a shape, choose your colour, and place your sail in a life-size backyard, poolside or carpark — then send us the exact design for a free 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: an A-Z installer measuring a backyard site Step 2: designing the shade sail in 3D software Step 3: shade sail engineering drawings Step 4: fabric being cut in our Sydney factory Step 5: installers tensioning the finished sail 01Free on-site measure

Repairs & re-tensioning

Torn sail? Fixed the same day.

Because we sew in our own Sydney factory, a damaged sail doesn’t mean weeks under the open sun. We take it down, repair the stitching, seams and hardware on our own benches, and tension it back up — all in the same day. We service sails we didn’t install, too.

Morning

Down. We unshackle the sail and inspect every fixing, cable and corner while it’s off.

Midday

Sewn. Re-stitched with UV-stable thread on our factory benches — seams, hems and cable pockets.

Afternoon

Back up. Re-tensioned, checked and photographed — shade restored before the day’s out.

By the numbers

100%

Custom made

40+

Years' experience

3,000+

Jobs completed

10–15 yr

Warranty

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 — duty of care over every play space.

UV Block·Custom Made·Waterproof PVC·10–15 Yr Warranty·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 on-site measure and we'll talk it through.

Ask us anything
Do I need council approval?+

Often not. Freestanding sails under ~20m² and within 3m of your home are usually exempt development in NSW. Anything near boundaries, attached to the house, or commercial may need approval — and we handle the paperwork, engineering and certificates for you either way.

Will it survive Sydney storms and wind?+

Yes. Every structure is engineered to the wind region for your site under the NSW codes, with fixings, footings and fabric specified to match. We can provide engineering certification on request, so it stands up to summer southerlies and winter fronts alike.

Shade cloth or waterproof PVC?+

Breathable shade cloth blocks up to 99% of UV while letting heat escape — ideal for pools and play areas. Waterproof PVC keeps rain out entirely, turning a patio into an all-weather outdoor room. We'll recommend the right membrane for how you actually use the space.

How long will it last?+

With the right fabric and tensioning, expect roughly 8–12 years from shade cloth and 10–15 years from waterproof PVC. Everything is backed by a full warranty, and because we manufacture in-house, repairs and re-tensioning down the track are straightforward.

How much does it cost?+

Every project is custom, so pricing depends on size, fabric, fixings and access. It starts with a free on-site measure, design and quote — no obligation — plus our price-match promise, so you get a fair, transparent figure before anything is made.

Can you provide engineering certification?+

Yes. On request we supply structural engineering certification for your sail or structure, covering footings, fixings and wind loading. It's often needed for council, commercial or educational projects — and it's part of how we guarantee what we build.

Cooler summers. Drier winters.

Book your free on-site measure, design & quote — 7 days a week, across Sydney & all of NSW.

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