Several years ago, AZUR needed a solution to the afternoon sun on the upper patio area. We didn't feel that the conventional patio umbrellas were the solution so we began searching for a solution that fit our European-styling. The search resulted in the AZUR shade sails. When hung, they look like inverted boat sails suspended in the air. Every year we install them in the summer and remove them in the fall. In our area, the wind really gusts during the fall, winter and spring. We feel that they really make the upper patio and hope you agree. It's the details that count. See before and after photos.