Does it provide shade well?
360856
Yes - this purchase is amazing. We did position it based on the suns direction - but the ease of use, the ability to get a lot under it - all of it was amazing. We constantly have people asking us about it when we go to the Cape. Have used it for 2 seasons now with great results.
360857
It's a great shelter, depending on your location, your needs, and the weather. I'm in the northwest. In the evenings the shelter isn't great at the beach because you want to be able to look out to the water, but you are facing the sun. But it's great during the day, before the sun gets to far west. There is a cloth base on this shelter. So it's great for picnics when trying to keep out the sand or grass, but doesn't work for shading little ones while they dig in the sand. And when the wind really picks up the shelter isn't great. (Think Oregon on a windy day) It's perfect 85% of the time for our use at the beach and park. It's usually set up well above the tide line, and we also got a Wondershade Beach Umbrella so that all our shade needs are covered. And a Wonder wheeler to lug it all around... When we go to the beach we set up for hours and all our friends can join us in comfort!
360858
Yes! This tent is large enough for 5 people to sit in in (without chairs). Depends on the direction of the sun, but there is always significant amounts of shade. This tent is a must for all day at the beach. I get lots of stares of envy from people, especially those with kids...
360859
yes! it is one of my best investment. very easy to set up and very durable.
1511012
Yes. It keeps the sun out on the side where you hang it...my toddler grandchildren enjoyed naps on the beach in the shade for hours.
1723700
No. It's only a shade. You'd need to tie down items or purchase something sturdier/solid.
348971
It does offer shade but not sure if it technically has UV filters. You would have to check out manufacturers website to answer that one I think. We did use it outside but more as a play structure.
778804
You can probably use any shade out there provided it has that right sized notch in it. Which means it's best that you have them physically together since the photos here aren't detailed enough to make that comparison.
2018991
Yes, but it won't keep out rain. I suppose it could be used for partial shade, though some of the sides are mesh.
428617
Yes. I put shade cloth over the top and 1 side for privacy. Works and looks good.
1699142
no, It is just a large piece of screening. But I never tried that. In my case the shade is much wider than my awning.
791837
also, you would need to provide shade if being used outside in warm weather on a very temporary basis. It is normally meant for indoor use.
665901
We find it doesn't let the sun light in as much as our old charcoal metal screen. But it does let in enough for our needs, we even had to put up a large trellis with perennial vines on the west side of our porch because it was too sunny. We were interested in a strong screen for the pets and wanted a cool breeze to come through and it did that for us.
2274986
I think it's excellent at blocking the sun. I'm very satisfied with this umbrella.
1796003
Mine is set up to get direct sunlight because that just happened to be where I needed them, but I don't think it was necessary. As long as it is not under shade all day it should be fine.
179512
Yes. The only problem you would have regarding a shade is diminished light. But the bulb is plenty bright. Don't use a shade that gets too close to the metal part because it does get hot
561106
I used this sun shade last summer with excellent results. There are indeed grommets in each of the corners through which you can thread a rope to suspend it over your patio.
1109012
If left in shaded area it will be fine, I got it for my twin grandsons and my daughter leaves it up all summer and it is fine, and she lives in Louisiana. Hope this answers your question
2183144
It is not a problem--the shade stays wherever you put it. It does not look bad if it is scrunched up a little at the bottom, and it stays in place. I bought just one at first to see if it worked ok, then bought 4 more. I am very happy with them.
2025921
No, it is only good for shade. It is similar to a mesh and will allow rain to drip through. We use it for roof material on outdoor patio to shade.