How easy...or difficult....would this be to attach to my deck not knowing anything about how I'd set this up to provide sunshade for my family room ?
1445988
It is not really an easy thing to do properly. It needs to be anchored on all 4 corners to something that can withstand any wind and remain tensioned so that it doesn't appear to sag. Mine is actually folded up in my shed unused.
1445989
I was able to attach this to 3 points of my house and o set up a pole to support the 4th corner. We have had ours up for about 8 months then I had taken it down for winter. We really enjoy this and look forward to spring!!!
1351911
I hired a handyman, took a few hours..didnt seem hard at all........he did have his son with him, who was minimal assist, but an extra pair of hands.........looks pretty simple, and everyone likes it.
1982626
I don't think it would be too difficult. However, something about this gazebo did not atrak bugs even though we used the planeters. It is also cooler in this than at the table we have outside of it.
271860
THis is our second gazebo,the first was from a retil store and was not easy to take down,it broke. Hence we now have the DC. As with the other one we put both on the deck using deck screws. We just went thru almost tornado winds,quarter size and bigger hale and rain like you would not believe. Our"living room" made it thru no problem. We would recommend deck mounting verses grass absoultly!!!!!!! Good luck and enjou your new room. Marty not blown-way!!!
919602
I assembled this myself, and I'm not too mechanically inclined. I would say it's easy. It looks pretty good in our family room and you wouldn't guess it was so inexpensive. Give it a try.
124894
I have mine tied to posts the surround my deck (put there just for my sunshades).
1878465
yeah im sure you could figure out a way to set it up. although you may have to remove your existing light hood and maybe get a glass top.
961456
I would not try to install this yourself if you don't have experience or expertise of any kind in this field. This is a bit more involved than setting up a home theater system or solar lights and such. Go to a professional who does this for a living and you'll save time, money and stress.
303110
It really is pretty simple. The only assembly is to drill holes to attach the buckles for the cover straps. This is a little frustrating, but not difficult. We rarely fasten the straps for the cover- only if there will be high winds.
997315
Sounds to me like you need a chain long enough to reach the fence. Be sure to attach to a fence post and not the fence. I use chains and and attach a turnbuckle to tighten the shades. I just received my order of 4 square sail shades. I have a couple of guys coming in to dig the holes (with a rented auger) and I plan to set seven 4x6x16' posts in concrete. The other side will be attached to my house. This will cover my back deck which in 56' X 18'.
625946
As long as you have enough room (width) you should be fine. It is easiest to use when your hook is mounted straight across from the unit. Perhaps mounting the unit to the outside/underside of your deck, and the hook to a post out in your yard (so you get more sun!)
7694
Instructions are pretty much strait forward... As a home owner I did it. Can be mounted in 15 minutes.
90730
Yes, it is easy. Keep a hold of the visual directions and you will be fine. We love this tent.
177832
I had no issues installing mine at all. The only concern you may deal with is if yours is outside like mine. I put mine up attached to a metal gazebo on my deck. I was able to attach the knobs at the bottom to my deck so it doesn't blow around in the wind. The "crank" is a cord with little plastic knobs that hangs down about 3 feet. Again if outside it will blow around from the wind. I was able the devise a way to anchor mine. At times we leave ours down for days at a time. Does a great job at blocking out the sun. All in all it has worked out perfect for us. Good luck.
64941
It's easy. Just have to insert two "bending poles" through holes on the outside of the tent. It will secure the tent up.
1511585
Yes, you have to put the frame up first but it's pretty easy. The hard part is securing the ties for the canopy in a brisk wind.
139255
Yes, would need 4 brackets to secure a solar panel. For a larger panel, you might even want 2 more, for a total of 6 - depends on whether the wind can get under the panels.