The shade sail installation was certainly moving along.
Mount shade sail to brick wall.
Also when using screws it s imperative that you use countersinks for the screws.
If you are 4 metres out of the ground you should have a 1200mm 1500mm deep footing.
So i wanted to make sure the concrete was ready for that.
Connect fixing accessories to mounting points as required.
See below for a shopping list tools and step.
Drill the pit drill the concrete well with a 14 bit 3.
Their larger size is designed to spread the load over a greater area rather than simply fitting a single eyebolt.
Identify location locate the fixing points orienting the pole towards the center of the sail 2.
These wall plates play an important role when attaching a shade sail to a suitably strong brick or concrete wall.
Fasten each post with lag screws and carriage bolts.
Be guided by the size of the shade sail and the height out of the ground.
Ensure all connections face towards the middle of the sail and are tightly secured.
The shade sail posts were going to be subjected to large forces once the fabric was tensioned down.
Over a caravan you might need to go up to 125mm diameter posts with 5mm wall.
Check again to ensure all mounting points are solid.
Install three steel posts attaching them to the deck framing to support the shade sail.
Here s a picture of the two mounted poles.
Lay your shade sail out and commence the installation.
If you just put screws into the mortar it will eventually crumble around the entrance hole and just pull out.
Chemical anchor clean the holes and fill them with the chemical anchor.
Screw head rod clamps to the house fascia spaced 3 feet apart.
Yes brick walls make a great anchor point for sail shades and awnings but you will want to mount the bracket to the mortar between the bricks.
Below is a step by step guide.
The second shade sail now flying high above the side yard is a different type of installation from the lace on version installed near the fire pit.
This version is what i would consider to be the more traditional style of a sail at least in terms of design and the support structure.