Install Shade Sail Over Deck
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.
Install shade sail over deck. When you want to make the most of your deck area and want that little extra shade shade sails makes all the difference. Compared to an awning installing a shade sail was a savings of over 800. Patio shade sails photo by landscaping network. How to properly install a shade sail over your deck area.
Triangle shade sails layered over a patio from landscaping network. They need to be very strong so they can withstand the force of the sail being blown in the wind. The bulk of the price of the shade sail was the actual 16 by 16 fabric sail. When it s hot outside and you want to barbecue it s nice to have some shade.
They are a great style icon. Attach the sail to posts set in the ground to provide shade where it s most needed. Installing a shade sail on a deck isn t the most difficult project but it will take a bit of a diy experience. Fasten each post with lag screws and carriage bolts.
Install three steel posts attaching them to the deck framing to support the shade sail. If your deck or outdoor area is lacking in overhead protection one way to get. How to properly install a shade sail. The devices have been created based on the same technology as a ship s sail hence the name.
Installing shade sails has given the patio an overall cozy feeling but they don t block so much light to make it a cave. Rectangular backyard shade sails keep an outdoor dining space cool. We get several hours of good shade in the afternoon over our sitting and dining areas. They have a flexible membrane made out of a range of normally water resistant or waterproof fabrics that s tightened between.
We ve got a few more projects to do for the full patio makeover so stay tuned. Chris lambton adds shade to the yard in a unique way by hanging a real boat sail. Shade sails are a great add on to your backyard area highly functional in commercial establishments. They used the metal fence poles to anchor the sails.
Shade your patio or yard with a triangle shade sail. Screw head rod clamps to the house fascia spaced 3 feet apart. Easy to install and cheap to buy shade sails are the modern day answer to protection from harmful uv rays from the sun in the outdoor areas of our homes and gardens. First you ll need attachment points for each corner.
A boat sail can be found at supply stores and online. The kids have been loving eating outside in the shade. 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.