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Retractable Shade Sails

Vela Retractable Shade Sail

Slide-on-wire sails on stainless cable runs.

4.7 (41 reviews) 10-year hardware / 5-year fabric Production 3–5 weeks · freight 3–7 days after ship

Product photos

Vela Retractable Shade Sail — installed on a terrace (photo 1)Vela Retractable Shade Sail — structural detail (photo 2)Vela Retractable Shade Sail — in a hospitality setting (photo 3)

Overview

Max width
40 ft
Max projection
16 ft
Wind rating
Beaufort 5
Operation
Motorized track, Manual pull
Frame
316 stainless cable, aluminium posts
Fabric
HDPE knitted or PVC membrane, heat-sealed
Seams
High-frequency heat sealed

Specifications

  • Max run40 ft
  • UV blockup to 98%
  • Warranty10-year hardware / 5-year fabric

Option price list

Typical add-on pricing for this system — final numbers from the configurator after dimensions and photo review.

  • Motorized track / cable$1,180
  • 316 stainless posts (each)$620
  • PVC waterproof membrane$840
  • LED perimeter$540
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Accessories

  • Post kits
  • Tensioners
  • LED cable lights

Installation types

  • Wall mount
  • Soffit mount
  • Roof mount
  • Floor / post mount

Installation instructions

  1. Confirm substrate (masonry, wood, steel) and locate structure with a stud finder or as-built drawings.
  2. Select mount type: Wall mount, Soffit mount, Roof mount, Floor / post mount.
  3. Mark bracket centers from the supplied template; keep the torsion bar / front beam level within 1/8 in.
  4. Torque fasteners to the values in the installation manual. Do not substitute lag length.
  5. Program motor limits, pair the remote, and test sun/wind sensors before leaving the site.
  6. Photograph the installed unit and register the warranty within 30 days.
Download installation manual (rev 2026.1, ~20 pages)

Register your warranty within 30 days on the warranty page. Full manual index in the Support Center.

Videos

Full library — install, fly-throughs, factory, maintenance — on /videos.

Reviews

4.7 average from 41 reviews. Full feed (Google, Trustpilot, Facebook, Angi, Yelp, Houzz, BBB, Judy’s Book, Superpages, Manta) on /reviews.

“Rated 4.7/5 after install. Frame finish and motor quietness matched the spec sheet.”
Verified buyer · Residential
“Lead time and freight window were accurate. We used the BIM package for the permit set.”
Trade customer · Courtyards

FAQs

Q: Can it be installed between two buildings?

A: Yes — cable runs anchor to masonry, steel or dedicated posts.