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.
Installing shade sail to roof.
Step by step shade sail installation guide 1.
Fasten each post with lag.
When attaching the roof extenda shade sail anchor to the rafter and wall top plate the workload and time taken is greatly reduced compared to traditional means of fixing shade sails.
Tighten the wing nuts on.
Install three steel posts attaching them to the deck framing to support the shade sail.
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.
Measure the area where you would like to enjoy shade in your garden or.
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.
Attaching a shade sail to an anchor point above the gutter line ensures maximum shade coverage from the shade sail.
See diagram pour the concrete footing and temporarily brace the posts until the concrete has set.
Prepare for your shade sail installation.
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.
Roof extender shade sail anchors are a unique aussie invention for attaching medium sized shadesails to existing rooflines.
The bulk of the price of the shade sail was the actual 16 by 16 fabric sail.
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.
Lay a 4 inch 100mm depth of 3 4 inch diameter gravel at the base of the post.
Screw head rod clamps to the house fascia spaced 3 feet apart.
Insert the post with a hold down bolt through the post to keep it secure.
The mast sits up above the roofline allowing the shade sail to clear the gutter.
Raise the shade sail up to the fascia and slip its head rod into the clamps.
Plan your shade make sure you have anchor points around the area in which you would like to have your sail.
Suitable for tile or metal roofs rubber boot make it waterproof.
Also we recommend removing the sail shade before any heavy wind.
The sail shade can create supplementary force on the fence post so you will want to reinforce it with additional concrete.
Wood shade sail post footing.