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1. Plot your mounting points (pergola/sundeck, fence post, house, tree, pole), keeping in mind
how the shade will move throughout the day.
2. Attach pad eyes or eye bolts to all your mounting points. Use snap hooks and turnbuckles
as your fixing accessories; triangle shade sails should use at least one turnbuckle and
square/rectangle shade sails should use at least two turnbuckles on the same edge. Attach
your sun shade sail to each mounting point.
3. Adjust your shade sail to ensure adequate tension throughout the sail. A taut shade sail not
only looks better by removing wrinkles but also performs better by shading your area
uniformly and preventing any drooping. a) If you are struggling with achieving a comfortable
amount of tension, try using different fixing accessories. i. For example, if your shade sail is
drooping from lack of tension, try more snap hooks instead of turnbuckles to pull the shade
sail tighter into the corners. Conversely if your shade sail is too tight and you are worried
about compromising the fabric, you can use more turnbuckles instead of snap hooks to
loosen it.
Warning: Ensure that all fixing points are structurally sound and fixings are tightly secured
before attaching shade sail. In extraordinarily harsh weather conditions, consider temporarily
taking down your shade sail. Check with local authorities for any relevant building regulations
in your area, and check with the local utility companies for any underground services prior to
digging holes for the support posts.
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