Installation Guide

Sunshade Sail Installation Guide
Finding the right sunshade sail: Measure the distances between your three or four mounting
points and subtract 1 - 1.5 feet on each side.
Necessary Tools: Drill, ladder, corresponding triangular or rectangular sunshade hanging
hardware kit.
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 sunshade 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.
NOTE: If you are struggling with achieving a comfortable amount of tension, try using different
fixing accessories.
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.
Sunshade Care Instructions: Rinse with water from your garden hose. Do not machine wash or
put in a dryer. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Rinse with water only.