Could I use pots filled w/ cement as anchors (use roof for other sides)? Worried about tautness and don't want permanent post in my yard.
906106
I suppose you could but not sure I'd recommend it. We dug holes a few feet down and poured cement. As far as the shade goes, it's wonderful. Even on the hottest of days it stays much cooler under the shade, and it's been holding up good to wind and weather.
906107
I am not certain that you would be able to get the sailshade taut enough...You may want to think about some other alternatives
906108
I am so sorry. I just installed two coolaroo shades and that is what I thought you were talking about. I actually have not even installed my square one yet.
906109
If you are trying to keep it from blowing in the wind anchoring it to cement blocks could work. The other day I did not have it anchored to anything and a good wind came through and it looked like a sail on a boat. I rolled it up. I do like it though. It is actually lightweight and built well. One end at the top of the curtain rod has a small round cap over the pin to protect it during shipment - you need to remove it --- I discovered it the hard way!
934106
I bought a set of heavy duty anchors with the swing but ended up just using the screw anchors that came with the swing. We have the swing hanging on our porch and I some hard points built into the porch ceiling when we had the house built.
443018
Sounds like you'd use nothing - if so, it will wibble a lot, not be stable. It does need to be anchored so it doesn't move back/forth
2173739
there are metal spikes that fit into the footings ,allowing it to anchor pretty well . I used cable ties to attach them to a chain link fence. I suppose you could put one of those screws with the circle on top into the wall and run a cable tie through the hole and around your trellis. should be stable .
1972231
We used this on the grass and it was perfect. Since we had to secure/anchor it with stakes (we purchased additional larger stakes), to use it on cement I think you'd have to find a substitute for this process.
832060
you'll have to drill and use cement anchors - but yes, it can work. YouTube cement anchor or Masonry Molly and you'll see what you need to do.
1481202
What I did, was to put the anchors in the bottom of the arbor after sealing them at the ends so they wouldn't fill with either water or concrete. I did not use the wood option because I didn't feel it was necessary. I then secured the (vinyl) anchors (furninshed) in concrete at the specified depth (18 in).
1339311
I don't plan on buying any extra anchors. The arbor comes with leg extentions for concreting in the ground.
551897
Yes probably unless you attaché the strapping against the house with something other than nails. I have mine against my trailer and the ground moved during the winter so the second season I just had the roof frame screwed into the trailer at the top, this brought the sides back in line flush with the trailer that have foam in between the strapping and trailer side. But yes it may cause slight damage to the house if you want to secure it really well.Cheers
778030
Yes it will attach to brick and yes the post need to be anchored to prevent the roof from being picked up from wind. The poles come with the bracket to anchor them with. Mine is attached to a wood deck.
1039192
It comes with a set of metal anchors to help steady the arbor. But it is recommended that in areas with high winds the arbor be placed in the ground using cement for the most permanent installation.
54324
Anything can be anchored down if you put your mind to it but why would you want to? It comes with 24" built-in ground spikes as part of the assembly and unless you anticipate using this item in a hurricane, I'd leave it alone! It's strong, but if you start throwing metal straps across the top of it, not only will it look bad but you're likely to crush it!
847572
drill your own holes. depending on how much your going to put in there probably wouldn't hurt to put a anchor in each corner
1299215
We have ours on cement for bike storage. I would think so if put on grass and auger's used to secure.
1417368
I ordered this to take to the beach. I would highly recommend sand anchors. What we did was dig holes aobut 6-8" deep, put the stake in sideways, and pack sand and water on top of it. It held for the most part, but some high winds definitely made the stakes loosen and therefore the net sagged. also note that the poles seemed to dig down into lose sand a bit when trying to make the lines to the stakes tight. Not a problem, unless you must have the net at the exact correct height.
131283
The ends of the arbor posts are like stakes put in the ground, but I used wire cable tie downs (from Home Depot) to add additional stability to the Arbor.
1404155
No, I would not recommend you doing that with that much weight overhead. Post need to be set in ground properly with concrete if you plan too add that kind of weight overhead and it is safer for you and your family.