Shade sails have become very popular in recent times, because they not only greatly create a shaded area in your home yard or garden but add an elegant style to your home.
Shade sail installation can be knotty, and essentials to set up the sail fabric are 3 things:
- Possible attachment points;
- The dimensions of the space;
- The position of the sun.
These 3 aspects form the foundation on which your selected sail fabric will be anchored and will identify the final result of your installation efforts.
For those who are buying their first sail shade it is a good idea to gain the knowledge of how they are installed, especially if you intend to install it yourself. The followings are presenting some types of problems you may encounter when you install your new shade sail, and you will find some handy hints and tips which will be helpful.
One of the main issues in shade sail installation is that you may require more than one person to set up the structure and a few tools and woodworking materials could be needed in the procedure.
Second, some are lucky to have regular shaped spaces, but this isn’t always the case. Some spaces have unique dimensions, therefore it is hard to measure and find fixing points where the shade sail can be attached. Additionally, sail covers are tricky to position because you’ve got to take the direction of the sun into account, otherwise the structure won’t provide any shade.
Next, we should consider the question – In what part of my home will I install the shade sail? Everyone knows that this sort of shade structure is the most efficient substitute for permanent enclosures like roofs and coverings. Therefore they are excellent for use in the garden, terrace, deck, carport, or in the pool area. The area in which youposition your sun sail is crucial in figuring out where the fabric will be attached and whether extra posts will need to be put up. For example, in the garden, trees are often used as posts. Alternatively, shade sails installed in decks are attached using metal hooks drilled or fixed in the wall.
Last but not the least, you’d better think over whether you need a triangle shade sail, a square shade sail or a rectangle one. Theoretically，the size and shape of the area you wish to cover is something you should know even before buying the shade fabric as these dimensions will decide how big the fabric will be. However for some, this is something that is overlooked as many think shade fabrics are flexible to any size or shape. The correct measurements of the boundary of the area, the rough shape of the space and the sun’s direction are all essential pieces of information needed for successful installation.
