Installing Shade Sail To Roof

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.

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. The bulk of the price of the shade sail was the actual 16 by 16 fabric sail. Tighten the wing nuts on. Also we recommend removing the sail shade before any heavy wind.

Suitable for tile or metal roofs rubber boot make it waterproof. Step by step shade sail installation guide 1. 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. The sail shade can create supplementary force on the fence post so you will want to reinforce it with additional concrete.

Plan your shade make sure you have anchor points around the area in which you would like to have your sail. Prepare for your shade sail installation. Wood shade sail post footing. Insert the post with a hold down bolt through the post to keep it secure.

See diagram pour the concrete footing and temporarily brace the posts until the concrete has set. Screw head rod clamps to the house fascia spaced 3 feet apart. Install three steel posts attaching them to the deck framing to support the shade sail. 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.

X marks the. The mast sits up above the roofline allowing the shade sail to clear the gutter. Attaching a shade sail to an anchor point above the gutter line ensures maximum shade coverage from the shade sail. Roof extender shade sail anchors are a unique aussie invention for attaching medium sized shadesails to existing rooflines.

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. Measure the area where you would like to enjoy shade in your garden or. Lay a 4 inch 100mm depth of 3 4 inch diameter gravel at the base of the post. 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.

Fasten each post with lag.