Apart from your house, your car is probably the most expensive item you own, so you'll naturally want to keep yours looking its best. Unfortunately, some homes don't come with garages, which people often assume means having to build one themselves to keep their car safe from the elements.

However, that's not necessarily a step you need to take. Shade sails use high-grade material that offers exceptional protection from UV rays and total protection from the rain. Here are just a few reasons why you should pick a shade sail over a garage.

Savings in the Thousands

Shade sails are extremely cost-effective. All you need are anchoring poles and the sail itself. In contrast, a garage requires a huge amount of raw materials, plus all the workpeople needed to erect such a structure. By fitting a shade sail instead of a garage, you can save yourself thousands. Additionally, there's very little that can go wrong with a shade sail. A garage can develop structural problems in the future that will cost a pretty penny to put right.

Goes Up in No Time

It doesn't take very long to put a few anchoring poles into the ground and then clip on the shade sail. In fact, it's something that can be done in just a single day. You'll be lucky to get the surveying done in one day when you choose to build a garage. You'll also need to seek planning permission, and that's before construction even begins. From first step to finished product, expect weeks at best and months at worst.

Takes Up No Space

A shade sail doesn't require any sides, so they don't really take up any space. A garage is different. Each wall needs to be relatively thick, and there needs to be enough space to slip your vehicle inside. As such, garages take up far more space than the footprint of the car itself. This cuts down on your outside space, and the new building could cast shadows across parts of the property that once enjoyed sunshine.

Provides Constant Ventilation

Most of the country experiences plenty of hot days throughout the year, which isn't ideal when you have a garage. The air inside will get stuffy and hot, so getting in your car is going to feel uncomfortable. Shade sails allow ample air circulation since they only provide cover from above. At the same time, the shade they provide still keeps your car cool when the sun is shining its hardest.