Installation Can anyone share how they installed this sail? I'm wanting to install it over my apartment's oblong patio.Does it have grommets in the three corners?Thanks! Installation Can anyone share how they installed this sail? I'm wanting to install it over my apartment's oblong patio.Does it have grommets in the three corners? » Read More Installation Can anyone share how they installed this sail? I'm wanting to install it over my apartment's oblong patio.Does it have grommets in the three corners?Thanks! « Show Less
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It has the grommets. I put it up from my fence to the pergola I'm in The middle of building for now for shade for my garden. It's nice for the price
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great idea with the auger anchor. i was going to buy a big square one and i wasnt sure how i was going to attach the opposite side.. i might try that.
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I put an eye hook in the house and an eye hook in a pergola support about 20 ft away from the house. I attached rope to two corners(with a spring clip), fed through the eye hooks and down to a tie-down kleet at arm's reach. This way, I can hoist it up and down easily and clip and unclip easily. For the third side, I put an augor in the groundand attached the rope to it with a spring clip.
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It depends how you install it. We installed ours on a new porch we built at our seasonal campsite where the temps reach up to 100 in the shade. We use it to block out the sun, rain and wind on one end. We created a small seam across the top large enough to get a length of 1 inch PVC pipe through snuggly and cut the sail at the bottom to fit the 9 ft length we needed with another seam turned up to hold another length of 1.5 inch PVC pipe. We filled the bottom pipe with sand and used end caps. We drilled holes every 12 inches in the upper pipe (through the fabric) and then installed hooks every 12 inches into the porch overhang where we attached it. The sand in the lower PVC pipe allowed it to hang smoothly and look really nice. We then put grommets in the sides 24 inches apart and installed clasp hooks with eyebolts at the same distance in the support posts. This allows us to clasp the hooks when we want it down, without fear of the wind catching it and whipping it about. We also installed two curved curtain rod holders into the support posts about 6 inches from the top support which allows us to roll it up and set it in the supports when we want the view. We used the leftover fabric to create a bag to hold the shade for storage during the Winter months. This was a great buy for us and is more than meeting our expectations!
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The sail is not perfectly square. The corners flare out slightly, leaving each side with a gentle curve. I am very happy with the sail. It is not rain "proof". Unlike a canvas or plastic tarp, the sail will allow water to pass through. Most of the water will gravitate to the low point, so be careful about putting a planter under that point In a moderate rain it will take the brunt of the flow, while the rest of the sail will allow a "mist" to penetrate.
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No the grommets are not located on the corners. They run along the bottom of the four sides and they are for rain drainage. I see no reason you couldn't add your own grommets on each corner exactly where you need them. Easy to use kits are available at most hardware stores and through Amazon.
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We attached 3 sides to the soffets of our roof and had to cement a post for the 4th sides. I ordered the installation set and it was helpful with clips and chain to adjust the sail.
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We attached the awning to the edge of an extended overhang on the back patio. It's not a deep overhang which is why we needed more shade and protection over our patio furniture. When the awning is open, it just looks like the overhang is longer. We are very happy with the awning. Hope this helps you.
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These are proprietary to this panel, but get another set of Z brackets (regular ones) in case you need extra support at any other point.I used a a 6"x6" block of composite deck planking (fake wood used for decks) under each bracket, slathered with roofing tar as the base screwed to the roof. (From Lowes... and I got the flat one, not the ribbed one)This gave me more room to get perfect panel location since I used four panels for my array. This also allows you and extra inch of airspace under each panel for summer ventilation. Make sure you get good stainless steel screws long enough to penetrate fully and securely. These are proprietary to this panel, but get another set of Z brackets (regular ones) in case you need extra support at any other point.I used a a 6"x6" block of composite deck planking (fake wood used for decks) under each bracket, slathered with roofing tar as the base screwed to the roof. (From Lowes... and I got the flat one, not the ribbed one)This gave me more room to get perfect panel location since I used four panels for my array. This also allows you and extra inch of airspace under each panel for summer ventilation. Make sure you get good stainless steel... » Read More These are proprietary to this panel, but get another set of Z brackets (regular ones) in case you need extra support at any other point.I used a a 6"x6" block of composite deck planking (fake wood used for decks) under each bracket, slathered with roofing tar as the base screwed to the roof. (From Lowes... and I got the flat one, not the ribbed one)This gave me more room to get perfect panel location since I used four panels for my array. This also allows you and extra inch of airspace under each panel for summer ventilation. Make sure you get good stainless steel screws long enough to penetrate fully and securely. « Show Less
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hi, at first i didn't anchor it and even after it fell once in a storm, i naively thought it would be okay. after the second fall, i put the extensions on and cemented it into the ground. that ought to teach the wind in chicago!
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very easy to install. It will take 4 holes, two per side. Yes, you should find something that can handle the weight of the shade, especially in the wind.
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Depends on where you connect it. If you lanai has strong supports you will be okay if hooking to the corner supports I would suspect. One advantage of this type of sail is that it lets the air pass through it so it does not act like a sail but more of a screen. I am impresses with it and have used mine to cover a boat in florida. It is holding up great and has been in service over a year now. Hope this helps.
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I installed the gazebo with my son yesterday on a cement patio. I don't want to make holes in the patio to bolt it down. Any suggestions how to secure it so that a strong wind won't take it away? Thank you.
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it is triangular and in ech corner has a metal ring.I threaded a very strong cord through each and attached the ends to secure objects like a wall mounted very secure ring. The other two cords are attached to securely embedded garden railings. They need to be secure because it is best to have the cords very tight so the wind dose not fill the coolabar and look like a ship sail and blow away. good luck. have just shifted mine to make the shade in best possible position when sun is at it strongest. 35' C in Greece.
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If you just lay it out, it's great. I poked some holes in it to attach to a VegTrug frame I had, and the wind did tear it a bit in those areas--my fault. But overall it lasted the season very well. I do recommend it. Hope this helps.
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Normally you would have anchor poles and the shade you are about to purchase would be a replacement. But since you are asking, you need to either have anchor poles installed for a shade sail or you can build a frame to support it and attach lines to the corners and run them to anchors you put in the ground like used on a tent, and pull the lines tight, and use a pole in the center to give a peak. Good luck and enjoy, they work great.
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Why yes Joshua, each on of the 3 corners has a stainless steel triangular buckle with reinforced fabric for added strength to the ends. Fabric is lightweight and breathable so that the wind doesn't take it like a sail. Great sun coverage and shade. I really like them. Rafael
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After checking the site, I think that review is no longer there. My husband placed the nails at the base of the edging which is later covered up with dirt. Just remember the sun is your friend before you work with the edging. Make sure you unroll the edging and place it directly in the sun for at least one-half day before you attempt to install. This will ensure ease of installing so it won't keep rolling up while you're installing it. I think you will be pleased with the ease of the installation and the result from this edging.
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I anchored mine for that exact reason. Lots of wind in stl. I was able to anchor to the house using chain and eye bolts into a 2x10 and I had 6x6 wood posts set in cement off the corners 9 ft high. I did that for other reasons but it works great. I would recommend anchoring all 4 corners in some way. Great product, btw