GTShade Cloth GT Shade Cloth is covered by a 10 year warranty against fading, tears, runs, cracking, and mildew. (Red warranted against fading for 3 years.) Expected life of cloth is 10-12 years, depending on local conditions. Lab tests have shown it will retain 94% of its strength after 8 years of continuous exposure. Ask your local representative about choosing colors to increase shade or U.V. block factors. GTShade Metal Colors We offer a 20 year limited warranty on all upright posts and support structure frames.