Keep in mind these patio shade sails require a lot of tension to get them to stretch tight enough so that they look right and don t flap around in the wind.
Installing shade sail to roof.
Attaching a shade sail to an anchor point above the gutter line ensures maximum shade coverage from the shade sail.
Insert the post with a hold down bolt through the post to keep it secure.
Shade sail installation installing the shade sails is as easy as making sure you have strong supports such as the side of a building or a post.
See diagram pour the concrete footing and temporarily brace the posts until the concrete has set.
A major issue for fence posts is that the force from the sail shade is at the top of the post whereas the support is at the bottom.
Prepare for your shade sail installation.
When the warm weather comes around it s great to make the most of your backyard but with our harsh sun sometimes you want a little extra sun shade and this.
Shade sails can be used to protect your plants from the elements or you can install them over an entertaining area to protect you from the sun.
Raise the shade sail up to the fascia and slip its head rod into the clamps.
Fasten each post with lag.
The mast sits up above the roofline allowing the shade sail to clear the gutter.
The bulk of the price of the shade sail was the actual 16 by 16 fabric sail.
Install three steel posts attaching them to the deck framing to support the shade sail.
Wood shade sail post footing.
Roof extender shade sail anchors are a unique aussie invention for attaching medium sized shadesails to existing rooflines.
Measure the area where you would like to enjoy shade in your garden or.
Suitable for tile or metal roofs rubber boot make it waterproof.
Lay a 4 inch 100mm depth of 3 4 inch diameter gravel at the base of the post.
The sail shade can create supplementary force on the fence post so you will want to reinforce it with additional concrete.
Screw head rod clamps to the house fascia spaced 3 feet apart.
Tighten the wing nuts on.
Compared to an awning installing a shade sail was a savings of over 800.
Plan your shade make sure you have anchor points around the area in which you would like to have your sail.
The rest of the cost would go towards two 6 x 6 x 10 pressure treated wooden posts 4 bags of concrete 80 lbs each 1 bag of paver base and some shade sail hanging hardware.
Step by step shade sail installation guide 1.