How to Install a Shade Sail with DIY Cable Railing and a few tips to make it go smoothly

How to Install a Shade Sail with DIY Cable Railing and a few tips to make it go smoothly | Tutorial

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@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

One thing to note about triangle shade sails: They work totally fine, but you'll need 2-3 shade sails for total coverage of an area. The spacing on my deck did not allow for it, so I replaced my original sail with a rectangular shade sail and haven't looked back 😎

@mandapierce3012 4 жыл бұрын

Robuilt on the upside, a triangle was perfect for us because we needed it to stay open over our grill.

@hanschoa4418 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Any update after 3 years?

@workaholic5066 2 жыл бұрын

Honest effort and a quick solution to add some necessary shade to your deck. However I would seriously caution anyone from installing any kind of fasteners into your soffit trim, especially if it's not into a structural component like a roofing truss or rafter board, and if they are not capable of handling the dynamic wind loads on the threads' fastening hardware, or you're using a thick sail. You're just asking for trouble during a moderate wind event.

@TinaVision 4 жыл бұрын

Started this project this morning & it was a disaster. Yeah, so now it's balled up in my yard. But while pouting & drinking a beer, I found your video & as soon as I finish my next beer, I'm getting this done. Thanks!

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, I find it’s best to walk away for a couple of hours sometimes after a fail. A beer definitely helps too. How’d did round 2 go?!

@TinaVision 4 жыл бұрын

@@Robuilt had a ton of rain since so attempting now... After watching your video AGAIN!! {I probably count as at least 5 views by now!} Decided to go with chain rather than cable since it's west side of house I don't have to look at IT & doing it solo so easier for me to adjust. Worried about attaching to house gable in wrong places but what's a few holes to patch, right? 🙄

@TinaVision 4 жыл бұрын

And I SUCK at measuring & math! 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Gradechecker1 2 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out??

@corettaholton407 Жыл бұрын

😂

@prestoncox 2 жыл бұрын

Was curious how to do this with the metal cabling, but you make it super easy. Installing two shades this week as well as party lights. Great demo.

@vrr3256 2 жыл бұрын

you can use carabiners to attach the sail to the turnbuckle so you can easily remove & reinstall the sail. You may need to loosen the turnbuckle to remove carabiner depending upon how much tension you have.

@jeremiahshine Жыл бұрын

Just in case of bad storm. 😉

@mariaestenzo-rebidue169 4 жыл бұрын

Great! You covered some items others didn't. Fun too!

@sherylross1659 3 жыл бұрын

Going to add a sail shade to our new deck....along with our cable railing. Thanks for the helpful videos. We even have the same solar lights as you!

@Gary-rt2oi 3 жыл бұрын

I love the A.D.D. commentary! From a man (look a squirrel!) who suffers from it just a tad...Im beginning my sail and your video has really helped. Thanks!

@roler1973 3 жыл бұрын

Casualmente en estos días había estado pensando en colacar una en el patio de mi casa y definitivamente se me ocurrió una excelente idea de como hacerlo gracias a este video, muchas gracias. Saludos Roger Erosa.

@heididecker707 Жыл бұрын

It looks good at different heights! You did a nice job. I'm trying to finalize my dimensions right now before I use cement for the posts!

@ccjohncc1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob thanks for the sade shale tutorial. I'm going with the cable as well.

@Maybethegirlnextdoor 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Super easy and straightforward. Loved the humor too. Thanks so much!

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Becky-Joe P thanks for watching and commenting. It really means the world to me :)

@latinenergydancecompany7638 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an awesome walkthrough, you are natural brother!!

@TomTubeUK 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shade! I made a similar rectangular one. You may also want to look at thimbles for your wire rope - it makes a nice kink free eyelet when you make a loop on the ends. Cheers!

@lloydprock8873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, this totally helped us set up our shade!

@jimschranz6542 3 жыл бұрын

My brother lives in Rocky Mountains and has three of these randomly placed on a big deck, it can get windy so he used spring loaded attachments along with the turnbuckles, if it's real windy it's better to let the sail give a little rather than being so taunt, it looks awesome, with a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains,

@SRejman0908 3 жыл бұрын

Can you give a materials list he used for the spring load attachments and turnbuckles?

@rachaelmccauley1336 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, Is love to know where to find the spring loaded attachments as well! Maybe I’ll go see what they have at Home Depot if there’s no reply here!

@colinsandlin8575 Жыл бұрын

@@rachaelmccauley1336 I'm doing one now and just using porch swing springs from home depot

@billmchugh8654 3 жыл бұрын

My first time watching you! Hilarious! My kinf of DIY guy, smart and funny!

@stevesurfaro 2 жыл бұрын

"I don't even know why you're following this guy." You're the type of person that deserves follow, sub, thanks 😎

@villarj1 Жыл бұрын

Helping my mom install her sade shails...errrr...shade sails next month. GREAT video! REALLY appreciate the supply links. Also...your friggin' hilarious! Thank you!!

@dadventuresathome4667 3 жыл бұрын

Good pointers and really helpful! I’ll be putting up three 16x20s to give our vehicles some much needed shade in this Hawaii heat. Wish me luck! 😂😂😂

@zhangfatima7741 2 жыл бұрын

we are shade sails suppliers and can supply you high quality product 😂😂😂

@miminolen9821 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this hilariously funny and informative video. I think I can out mine up now.

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes! I hope I helped!

@lorenaduran492 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial love it, love the humor as well, thank you I learned from it!

@rio1971b 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! Looks great

@rondagostino9951 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Dude, you are a riot! Absolutely love your sense of humor. 🤣

@rezopaph6720 3 жыл бұрын

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@carlosceron5258 3 жыл бұрын

I like how real you are. New sub!

@bevgreen4800 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just got a 3m by 2m sail for my garden 🇬🇧 and might get triangle one too . I had about 4 £25 gazebos break in the wind last year , this year we put one up on Friday and by Saturday it was broken by winds . So this is an attempt at a better solution 🧐

@haunt-in-the-hills9096 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at Man of Integrity! Ha! You explained it so well I feel confident.

@jefflebowski4287 2 жыл бұрын

I used hooks and a pulley system which made it really easy to take down.

@Itsmekrodriguez 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guy! you are funny. I think I can make out profit of building customized. Found you to build my own for a patio.

@bryans5150 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content. The only thing that needs to be mentioned is the posts should be mounted on a bias away from the sail. When tension is applied, the post will then appear plumb. There is a lot of force at play here and the posts tend to continue bending into the center of the sail. Thanks again, good job.

@Clickumentary 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great point. Coming from a sailing background I can attest to the heavy load from main to boom to mainsheet. I want to do this under a pergola 'canopy' but I'm beginning to wonder how much load will be applied to 6x6 posts and ledger board. Much to consider.

@bryans5150 3 жыл бұрын

@@Clickumentary there is a tremendous amount of stress on the posts. Consider the amount of leverage the sail has against a post of any size when the pull point is 10 feet or more from the ground. I recently saw an installation with 25% bias on posts and looked good. Also wood will keep bending season to season. May wind up with a bannana!

@The_Notorious_R.O.B 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Thank you so much and I'm going to Lowes now.

@Robuilt 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let me know how it all nets out.

@paulbretz2379 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, and the humor.

@kristieheineman3351 15 күн бұрын

I love you!!! Thanks for being you! I love your silliness!!!❤

@donwyates 2 ай бұрын

Just saw a video of a guy putting one up that used springs (like for a porch swing) between posts (or structure) and cable ends. Allows for a bit of "give", while still being under adequate tension. Also, using carabineers between between cable loops and turnbuckles allows for easier connect/disconnect.

@deannabarnes3771 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed!

@lurvecr 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! Great presentation

@NiAlfie 3 жыл бұрын

Informative and love your sense of humor. I've subscribed, liked and shared, looking forward to many more videos.

@Robuilt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! Happy to have you on board, NiAfie :)

@barryparks4689 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information. Many thanks

@VanesaStay 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome video !

@phonethipsongkham7375 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel rob!!

@jjsiegal1 Жыл бұрын

Good Work Man...thanks for Sharing ~!

@songbirdfeathers297 10 ай бұрын

You are very funny and I cracked up throughout this tutorial!

@ANIG1987 11 ай бұрын

Good job man , now I know to hang that shade 😅😅😅👍👍👍

@themadasshatter1088 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks man

@sidb6826 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation skills

@ryanstewart6121 4 жыл бұрын

Your commentary warms my heart. Thank you. Also, who’s Steve?

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! He's that guy that watches KZfaq tutorials but still ends up doing it his way.

@TinaVision 4 жыл бұрын

@@Robuilt oh great. I'm a total Steve.

@debbiefinch7445 4 жыл бұрын

@@TinaVision LOL!!! Sounds like me too!!! x

@taxistacontoc4869 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Hi from Spain.

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

✋Hope things are well out there! I've always wanted to go!

@2beauty24 3 жыл бұрын

Lol you made me laugh great video definitely looks lovely can't wait to get mine. Love your personality 😁

@S_p_a_r_k_y 2 ай бұрын

👍 Nice job on the video! This definitely helped me with my install. Thanks…

@ih458 Жыл бұрын

This just popped up on my feed... this was my very 1st Robuilt video...3+ years ago...

@FullCup 2 жыл бұрын

You're very Fun! Thanks for the Vid :)

@aimeecole8795 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Made me laugh also 👏🏻👏🏻

@ethanovation 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks!

@benspires956 21 сағат бұрын

That last comment about tickling a ferret!!!😂😂😂

@ellesreptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, but I subbed as soon as I heard Awolnation. 😊

@lennykrapitz4794 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. Very informative tutorial, and effin' hilarious. Subscribed based on laughs, alone.

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I really appreciate that Lenny. Hope to see you on more of my comment threads!

@americaksushantkinazarse5747 Жыл бұрын

Great one man.. keep it up

@Clickumentary 3 жыл бұрын

Love your delivery and this was a pretty solid demo. I'm going to follow you from my other channel. I love the idea of shade sail, but I want to do this from UNDER a pergola that currently only lives in my imagination. Too many ideas and not yet enough time!

@Hydrophish 4 жыл бұрын

Nice finished product 8:41. Debating this vs cantilever umbrellas on a large deck.

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

I love cantilever umbrellas! The only thing I don't like is the price tag. My reco is to do the shade sails and pocket the saved cash for another project!

@joshualee3351 4 жыл бұрын

Imma tryyyyyy thiss

@rolandomota6549 2 жыл бұрын

Cool man - thanks

@nursekjf 4 жыл бұрын

You are hilarious! I really enjoyed your video! I'm gonna attempt to hang tomorrow. Lol

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@LifeMeetsFamily 4 жыл бұрын

good video

@denisecarter5117 3 жыл бұрын

We hung our rectangle sail, worked great for shade, got 1 1/2 inches of rain in an hour, didn’t run off and pulled the hook straight. Tried again heavier hooks. Same thing happened while we were out of town. Third time tried one corner into the brick wall, again pulled out. We are going for the fourth try as soon as it isn’t 105 degrees. Gotta say that much rain is totally unusual in the Texas panhandle. Really frustrating.

@LifeMeetsFamily 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed....... keep it up

@taradinoski8070 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Love patio furniture / sofa. Do you know where you got this? Thanks for the video!

@fretbuzz6893 3 жыл бұрын

I always found using a 'Sail Shade' works a whole lot better than one of those 'Shade Sails', just saying like....... also if you had attached the (centre point) corner that you hooked up to the roof area, if you attached that above the door and the attached the remaining point on a post just above the seating on the right it would have offer more shade over both the seating on the left and on the right.

@smallnuts2 2 жыл бұрын

I want to make a square room for the back of my 4runner when camping. I want it to be strong but be able to see through. I plan to use canopy fittings and metal poles.

@suryamp12 3 жыл бұрын

Sick view dude

@Kevintendo 2 жыл бұрын

7:16 lmao 😂 “I’m a man of integrity.. kill me”

@bkills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have four planters with poles for lights and I want to attach galvanized pipes to a higher level and install a shade sail. My dimensions are the same as yours (8X18), and in the video you said you used a 6 X 15 I think. The amazon link you attached doesn't seem to have that option though. Do you have any ideas for a 6X15 or 6X16? I'm having a tough time finding those dimensions. thanks again!

@johnrogan9420 2 жыл бұрын

Shade sail...thanks ...I never knew what they were called!

@truesimplicity 11 ай бұрын

Add your triangle back in an overlap for aesthetic touch 🔻👍🏼

@jovannyramos1993 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, going to put poles in the ground this week to install two 12x12 shade sales over my deck. Are you worried about the hooks on your poles being a bit small/weak, and attaching the other side hooks to the trim of your house in case there's heavy wind and rips your sail off? Just wondering, there have been other tutorials with more conservative installs and I'm liking your method for easier removal if i don't want them up on an overcast day (I live in western washington XD).

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, first of all, thanks for taking the time to watch my video! I had a shade sail installed (the triangle one at the beginning of the video) for about a year with no issues. These hooks are on the smaller side, but have help up plenty fine! But you could def buy the next size up for extra security and a little peace of mind. I considered doing that for this install, but I didn't want to go to Home Depot (due to the shelter in place) for such a small item. I've had a few pretty windy days too, and again not a single issue! Hope that helps!

@toddsutton2437 4 жыл бұрын

Depending if the shade sails have perimeter cabling, which professionally made shade sails will ! For a 12m x12m shade sail you would need to have posts that are around 125x125x5mm steel and around 1.5m deep by 450mm wide. For peace of mind and being able to sleep at night during storms ! Using little open end hooks like so are not ideal especially that size ! Hope it helps stay safe, bigger is better 😎

@Bestcustomscreens 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👍 Do you install screen doors?

@Omar-td2gl 2 жыл бұрын

Much better much better

@amandawhitis8788 2 жыл бұрын

I like everything about this but I would def use a bigger turnbuckle? I’m out in Arizona and it’s strips those threads like nobodies business. Longer and thicker eye hooks too

@tiffherndon5564 3 жыл бұрын

Lol this guy is awesome! Best/funniest how to video I’ve seen in a long time

@josephluciano2023 3 жыл бұрын

Good job ! Broken down great - Few questions - Do you take this down in a storm or high winds ? The screws that go into the house is that strong enough in the event of high winds it’s windy where I live - Metal or wood poles ? Does it matter ? How deep down do you dig ?

@annettemartinson5826 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really nice. I will watch for tickling a ferret

@touemma2399 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us, for me it came exactly on the right time. Is that a Costco sail shade ? I

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Tou! It's not from Costco, I got it straight off of amazon and I love the quality of materials used. The link is in the description if you're interested in purchasing the one I used for my install :)

@touemma2399 4 жыл бұрын

@@Robuilt thanks for answering

@LorrieMinschew Жыл бұрын

Going to subscribe because you’re funny

@hotpepper4492 3 жыл бұрын

We have a tent shade but how did you set up the pole for the shade? We recycled a pole that was used as vertical for separating within the backyard. We poured concrete to secure the pole but it doesn’t hold well. I wonder if you have any suggestions to make a pole for the shade? TIA!

@HEC892 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed because of the longhorn hat 🤟🏻

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

HOOK 'EM!

@HEC892 4 жыл бұрын

@@Robuilt for a rectangle do I need 4 turnbuckles?

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

HEC892 correct!

@HEC892 4 жыл бұрын

Robuilt thank you 🙏

@dancingpianofairy 2 жыл бұрын

>I don't even know why you're following this guy. Man, you're funny! I watched mostly for that because I was trying to figure out how to stop my turnbuckles from loosening.

@knitterliness 23 күн бұрын

Great video, but I notice that you have it sloped so that rain runs off onto your barbecue. I presume you put that away or cover it when weather is bad.

@Omar-td2gl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I like your G string

@sonnyvidalez9289 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there ... Just curious if you are having any issues with the 4x4s buckling/bending with time?

@eevagirl Жыл бұрын

Funny dude. Awesome thanks (:

@Allen.Fepuleai 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me how you installed the posts? Did you have a professional do it? If so what did you search in order to find them? I’m having difficulty trying to find a company to install them. Thank you

@organize1979 3 жыл бұрын

I like your very informative video! One important question I have though. What is a Crispy Boy?!

@Robuilt 3 жыл бұрын

It's an ice cold beer! Coors, Bud Light and Natty are prime crispy boy candidates.

@organize1979 3 жыл бұрын

Well I like the sound of that even if I drink IPAs!

@jaccounts4659 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, I have researched putting a sail up, I don’t think your mounting points are adequate enough in case of strong wind and rain?

@joyceparkes2678 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks darling 😎

@markfenton4511 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE THE PRICE OF THE 3MM CABLE FROM HF! Do you have a part # for that item by chance? I can't find it on the hF website... Thanks! ~ Mark

@mikeledee8786 4 жыл бұрын

I live in a rural part of central Florida, I have a 14' x 16' front deck on my mobile home, the front of my home faces the west so the afternoon sun is a rough on my that side of my house, I was thinking of installing a shade sail. What is your thoughts of that on the front of a rural home. Thanks.

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

I have actually seen this in person in my own neighborhood and it looks great. I will say that if you want to do this, I think you'd want to install two triangle shades in a cool way to give it a little edge. Two rectangle shades would work too, I just think the triangle combo is usually a little sharper.

@rosellynjoycemalibiran9615 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the sail shade poles?

@SolarPowerMyRV Жыл бұрын

Cool solar bro

@philliangbeihai5388 3 жыл бұрын

Bugger the cable use stainless steel chain and D shackles so much easier and stronger...👍

@the-bu3lb 4 жыл бұрын

So I’m looking at a 20/20 sun shade I see most only hang on 4 corners and don’t have rivot holes every few Feet. Any good ideas it’s going over a back patio to connect to a wood pergola

@Robuilt 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm reading this correctly, I think you would still use the method in my video no? You could still use the cable railing method and attach it to hooks on the wood pergola.