Custom Waterproof Shade Sail – Inner Courtyard Installation

This project features a sharp, custom-designed waterproof shade sail installed within an inner courtyard, providing reliable weather protection while maintaining a clean architectural aesthetic.

Manufactured from Serge Ferrari 502 premium PVC, the sail is fully waterproof and track-mounted along the inner corner of the building, creating a seamless and durable interface with the house. The sail tapers elegantly down to a single external post, delivering both visual lightness and effective water shedding.

The sail was digitally site-measured, CAD-designed, and CNC-plotted, ensuring a precise fit down to the millimetre. All joins are high-frequency welded, with diagonal seam placement chosen for both strength and visual alignment. The perimeter is fully high-frequency welded and reinforced with a stainless steel perimeter wire for long-term shape retention and tensioning.

Constructed using PTFE UV-resistant thread where stitching is required, the sail is designed for longevity in harsh outdoor conditions. A tensioned stainless steel support wire was also installed beneath the sail to allow for the future addition of integrated lighting.

A highly technical solution delivered with a refined, minimal finish—engineered for performance, durability, and architectural harmony.

A waterproof shade sail that also protects from the sun’s harmful rays and lets a good amount of light through. Made from Serge Ferrari 502 fabric, it will look great and perform well for years to come.

The Autowerk engineers made some serious steel for us to anchor our shade sail to, in order to keep their staff cool at lunch.

The old one was looking a little stretched and tired. New one reused the existing posts, but added a rope track along the building to create a waterproof interface between the house and the sail.