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First we centered the 4x4 in the middle of the pot, and while I held it sturdy, Shawn mixed the concrete around it. Tension hooks to adjust tension on sail- you need at least 2- these we bought on AmazonĪfter we gathered all our materials, we got started on the planter post. Large (and I mean LARGE) planter- we bought ours at At Home and it is probably 2’ tall and 1.5’ at the base.Ĥ 1/4” Eye Hooks for anchoring the sail to the house/tree/post (hardware store)Ĭoated cable up to 1/8” and cable fasteners- we needed these on a couple of sides where the anchor point was farther away (hardware store)Ĭarabiners to easily connect/take down sail at anchor points (hardware store) Outdoor String Lights- these are the ones we got and we love them! They are plastic bulbs but look like glass. Tip: be sure you remember that there will need to be some space between the shade sail and your anchor points to properly create tension and keep the shade taut. There are a ton of sizes and colors available. This post was shared on Between Naps on The Porch.Shade Sail- we bought ours on Amazon and got a 14x20 size. If you are ready to plan your outdoor dream space, please join me to create the “Best Life Now” in our gardens (join HERE). For best results, you should attach your shade sail on a permanent structure like the exterior of your house or a reinforced fixture like an anchored post or column. They are the easiest and least expensive option for creating shade in your yard.Ĭhoose a waterproof shade sail for areas that do not need rain. LOCATION: Start your shade sail shopping voyage by determining your anchor location. Installing a shade sail will give your yard a UV-protected outdoor space to relax. Our garden turned into a dreamy nighttime space. Then we installed outdoor solar cafe lights.
#Sail shade install
We decided to install another shade and crisscrossed it in the garden’s center. The first shade was installed without any problem. Note: occasionally, you must re-tension your turnbuckles to keep your shade taught. Next, tension the shade using a tool (a woodworking pencil works excellently) until the shade is taught. Note: consider water runoff when installing the pad eyes. Additionally, you may need a cable to extend to a distant anchor location.Īttach the final corner of your shade before tensioning.
Note: you will need to do the final tensioning when all corners of the shade sail are hung on the pad eyes with either a turnbuckle or snap hook. Next, Then install the following two pad eyes and attach a turnbuckle. This measurement will be the location for the other pad eyes. To determine the location for the rest of the pad eyes, measure your sail shade and the length of the fully extended turnbuckles. Next, clip the shade sail’s D-ring to the snap hook.
Note: this is the anchor for a triangle shade sail. This center corner is the starting point, so it does not need a turnbuckle.Īttach the snap hook to the center (first) pad eye. Next, use a pencil to mark the placement of the pad eye in the center corner. The shape of the space and the area where you can anchor will dictate how you can install your sail shade.īefore installing the hardware, consider the sail’s height will you install additional shade sails on the same post, fascia, or tree? Places you may be able to attach your sail shade are tall fence posts, fascias, and or trees with a diameter of 10” or greater. First Step Order Sail Shade Suppliesīefore ordering a shade sail, measure the location and determine where you can install the shade sail. Installing your sail shade should take less than an hour after you have gathered your supplies and tools. We built the obelisk with solar lights that support tall sunflowers, tomato plants, moon flowers, etc. Shade&Beyond 16'x16'x16' Sun Shade Sail Triangle Canopy Rust Red Outdoor UV Sunshade Sail for Patio Yard Backyard Garden Lawn Garden. We created gorgeous planter boxes with a flower garden flank on either side of the custom garden gate. We love to be outdoors, and the garden is our outdoor heaven. That means I will make a small commission if you purchase from one of these links. It is the easiest and fastest way to create a shaded spot. Therefore, we needed to complete our shade sail installation before it got too hot. Our sunny garden needed a shaded area for some plants and a little break area.
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