These sun shades are top quality they definitely block out the Sun they are waterproof. By your Hardware because it does not come with Hardware. Very easy to put up. Your sale is made of a polyester tarp material seems to be very sturdy. Under the sale you can definitely feel that it is several degrees cooler. It creates a nice Shady spot to hang out Grill some burgers and stay cool I would highly recommend this product very durable very practical.