Anyone put up a shade sail?
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:04 am
Hi All,
i am considering using a shade sail like this http://www.coolaroousa.com/view-product ... 870433505. over my front porch/deck.
I had planned on just attaching 2 corners to the house & the 3rd out on a nice sized tree but I think I have read that it is not a good idea to attach anything directly to the home...Does the type of fabric matter in your decision? The Coolaroo above is knitted mesh but I was also investigating something more like ripstop nylon- maybe not as wind friendly????
If you would not recommend attaching directly to the house would you use 4x4 posts? ...seems like that would look bad & mean a lot more skill/work involved.
I need something like this to cut back on the horrible debris the trees put on my porch & to help some on the amount of rain while I am trying to get in the house would be nice too.
ETA: I have a Double wide on piers if that matters
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer
Cindy in FL
i am considering using a shade sail like this http://www.coolaroousa.com/view-product ... 870433505. over my front porch/deck.
I had planned on just attaching 2 corners to the house & the 3rd out on a nice sized tree but I think I have read that it is not a good idea to attach anything directly to the home...Does the type of fabric matter in your decision? The Coolaroo above is knitted mesh but I was also investigating something more like ripstop nylon- maybe not as wind friendly????
If you would not recommend attaching directly to the house would you use 4x4 posts? ...seems like that would look bad & mean a lot more skill/work involved.
I need something like this to cut back on the horrible debris the trees put on my porch & to help some on the amount of rain while I am trying to get in the house would be nice too.
ETA: I have a Double wide on piers if that matters
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer
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Cindy in FL