Bob Stefko
A shade sail is a practical way toadd comfort to a sunny deckor patio.
Upgrade your outdoor living space with our top tips for shade sail installation.
First and foremost, you must identify the possible connection points for the shade sail.
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This means you must be able to securely install strong hardware such as lag eyebolt into a structural material.
While steel may last longer and offer a more modern aesthetic, wooden posts are easier on the wallet.
No matter the material,plan on putting shade sail posts a minimum of 3 feet into the ground.
This will offer plenty of room for tensioning to ensure the shade sail doesn’t sag.
Place a post into each hole and fill the void using quick-setting concrete.Check plumbusing a post level.
Attach two support legs to each post using scrap boards to hold it plumb while the concrete sets.
Unless specified by your post’s manufacturer,refrain from angling the posts for a shade sail.
Attach Mounting Hardware
Attach the mounting hardware to the posts and structural material on your house.
Employ a friend to hold the ladder when attempting to stretch the sail shade to prevent falls.
Tighten Turnbuckles
Tighten the turnbuckles at each corner until they are hard to turn.
If present, tighten the locknuts on the turnbuckle to prevent future movement.
