Greatest Shade Sail Project Ever!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Check out my new shade sail project. It’s better in every way!

[@Paula-po9kx]

I can’t find it, would you please post the link?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@Paula-po9kx kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5mUqoiehtKobbc Thank you for watching!

[@Paula-po9kx]

I viewed your project and this isn’t what I am looking to do but thank you. Iam looking to use flower pots

[@lvdisunshade7558]

pretty nice, it's fun to watch the video

[@theblackmountainlion]

I like the music ,made me have a more positive look on the grind

[@johnnyclemyt]

Music choices in this video are fantastic!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@archjen]

Very nice solution to getting shade! Congrats to you and the family and thanks for sharing, too!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you!

[@silkpapi]

Used a door spring from home depot to create tension on my sun shade; makes it snug without the need for constant adjustment. It also provides wind resistance; it glides with the wind and prevents damage.

[@simonem.3092]

Brilliant!

[@renees4392]

Can you tell me what kind of door spring? I looked at Home Depot today and all I saw were screen door springs and they seemed way too small and weak. Thanks.

[@silkpapi]

@@renees4392 Everbilt-1-in-x-12-in-Zinc-Plated-Extension-Spring

[@scottamy6496]

Fantastic project, my only concern would be the rain as you mentioned and I think it would have been better to have it initially lower on the far end all the time, instead of having to move it when it rains. I realize your house isn’t all that tall and you’re limited on the height and the pitch you can achieve, but to have it at an angle from the jump would save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Absolutely right. We have changed a bit of the design because of trapped water in the large sails. Thanks for watching!

[@KimathiTheLeopard]

I know someone else said this already, but I enjoyed your video, especially your music choices!

[@hlmoore8042]

Looks nice.

[@desertforrest]

Great video! Thx fo reposting...love the little underground surprises!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevinh2806]

Nice sized yard!

[@mcwendel8066]

Looks great!!

[@Imwright720]

Very nice project.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you. I have made improvements in another video and I have had much better luck with the 2nd iteration. Thanks for watching.

[@ampm297]

Nice job - cool sound track too! Y'all have a beautiful home. I like the flow though garage and that it leads to your new outdoor living space... real nice. It was cool to see it was a family project also. Good on ya! Thanks for the how too. Hopefully mine will be as appealing.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thanks so much!

[@Old52Guy]

This is just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I am coming out with a new shade sail project....so subscribe.. and stay tuned. It's gonna be awesome!

[@monkeemash]

Let's go shade!

[@billhanson2353]

Nice job!!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Cgh432]

Nice job

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@anthonycaudillo4640]

Good job! Looks really nice and simple👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you! 😊

[@lermancurry6124]

Thanking you for the video from all the way over here in the Bahamas! My red headed Daughter (I'm partial to Red hair) just bought me a 16x20 sailshade and you just gave me some ideas, and the inspiration to put it up this weekend.. Thanks again!!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

You are so welcome!

[@DrewSorensenMusic]

That look is so sharp, I’m gonna need stitches. Thanks for sharing my dude. Can’t wait to copy your design in my backyard.

[@KFowl35]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thanks for watching!

[@veritasestveritas8646]

Arrrrggghhhh! Sound!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Something wrong with the audio?

[@helenwood3199]

How did you transport those long cross boards from the store to your yard?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Through the window of my truck and out the back. Not the best way but it worked. You can always rent a trailer as well.

[@ericalvarez3953]

Good job

[@gone2thedogs265]

I used 6x6 with a post cap, they look better to me. I also hang flower baskets from the post. I mounted mine under the soffit and gutter onto the house. Also I varied the height at the corners to give the sail a twist so the rain runs off and doesnt pool in the center.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Good Input. I was looking for some additional height so I went through the gutters. I also have an overhang over the garage door that would have been almost impossible to connect to the house. Thanks for sharing. Varied height is very important as I have learned. When ordering the waterproof sails they will definitely collect water in the middle if you don't have a way for it to exit.

[@bartosullivan8050]

How did you locate the rafters?

[@KRTube75]

Have you had any rain yet? Those are going to fill with water and something is gonna have to give. I installed those at a 45 degree between two buildings. 45 degree angle because I figured that would keep them from holding water. NOPE. They held so much water that the 3/8" eye bolts bent then broke off. Those are not designed to be installed that way. You are supposed to install then with two diagonal ends up and the other two down. This allows for the fabric to be pulled tight and for water to run off. EDIT: Just saw your storm video.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Yes. I learned the hard way and I posted a video about it. I did try 2 up and 2 down but that still collected water. The shade sails would just not get tight enough for me.

[@mattanderson887]

"It's like 62 but it's gonna get hot" *laughs in Floridian*

[@dougw4383]

Very nice video, thanks. I liked how you use the cement to match your patio. I would like to do the same thing, however I would have to screw the eye bolts in the side of the house with vinyl siding. Any suggestions? Thanks again

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Find a stud. The shade sails have a lot of tension and need something robust to hold against. Good luck.

[@veddar79]

Great video. I tried your method today actually for the gutter pass through. I could only find 8” eye screws though. I got all the threads into the wood, but curious if you had any issues so far. It’s a ⅜” screw. Seems sturdy but once the wind picks up...

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I posted another video with a review last week. Check that out! I have has some issues but a bad storm brought it down. I used the 8" eye bolts. They are strong if you find the rafter behind them. Had it through some pretty high winds but the sails that I got I could never get them super tight. Sagged in the middle.

[@veddar79]

Little About A lot I just watched it. I “think” I got into the rafters. But if so not by much. I’m debating tossing up 2 more posts closer to the house faster seeing your vid. Although I am getting a 16x12 and it’s permeable. Def have me nervous now, but plan to take it up and down with the forecast.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@veddar79 you shouldn't have the water issue that I had and I think you can stretch those permeable ones better than what I had. It was a strong storm and did other damage to other things I've never had a problem with.

[@scot66]

Awesome Video!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@harry-one-kenoby3036]

Cool set up bro! 👍🏻

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thanks! 👍

[@simonem.3092]

What is the material you used? Couldn’t you put each corner at a slightly different height so that water runs off? You’ll get caught with your pants down one of these times by the weather. That’s how she rolls.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Cant remember the type of material. I had 3 hooks up and 1 hook 3.5 ft lower on a corner. The problem was I could never get the shade sail tight enough no matter how I pulled it. Almost as if the sides were sown too short, making it impossible to get the slack out. I eventually changes these out with permeable shade sails which I made another video about and they are great. Thanks for watching.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Why not just go behind it or closer and under or simply quickqrete a lg garden urn with a pole and eye hook? And another eyehook on your wood support with it nailed and ot screwed into support beam on facia board?

[@ericoh5187]

Great video! I also plan to install sails, but am worried about attaching it to the house. Isn't your method just drilling into the facia board? Will that be secure enough? THANKS!

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I drilled through the fascia board and into the rafters. Fascia wouldn't be strong enough to hold the shade sails. Used 8 in eye bolts that went through the gutters and into the rafters. Thanks for watching.

[@hmanone1063]

@@littleaboutalot7478 How did you locate the rafters?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@hmanone1063 I was able to find mine by looking through the eve vents.

[@leedek66]

@@hmanone1063 , for those looking to "find" the rafter ends. If your home had a gutter system that has long nails to attach the gutters to your home, you already know where the rafter ends are located. You just remove those nails and install the eye screws to hold the sail and the gutter. SAFETY NOTE: Never stand on the top step of any ladder. Overhead work, efforts to drill, or many other physical efforts can cause a fall. The little girl helper doesn't want her Daddy breaking an arm or something even worse. BE SAFE.

[@PappyNet01]

Awesome, I assume you are either a carpenter or you were mentored by a carpenter: nonetheless in my humble opinion great job.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Neither, but thank you for the kind words. Just like doing things with my hands and have made plenty of mistakes.

[@Allen.Fepuleai]

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

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I installed them. Dug 3ft down. Centered the Post. Threw some concrete in it and formed out the top portion to look better.

[@Allen.Fepuleai]

Little About A lot oh cool thank you

[@gunnersecuador7515]

You should have made one side lower than the other to allow for water to drain off, or you could have each corner at a dif. height to add flair.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

In the video I talked about the lower eye bolt that we use on a regular basis now. Thanks for watching.

[@fredchilds6808]

Great Job. Safety Tip - - Get a taller ladder and never step on the top.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Haha. For sure. Next time!

[@falures]

How did you know if the eye bolts where in the rafter and not the facia board?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

There is a vent screen running along my eve's. I was able to see the rafter and make a "very good" educated guess from there.

[@usacars2]

To install a Sail Shade. you must make two sides higher than the other sides, FOR Water DRAINING! I install SAIL SHADES.....

[@tabcobra]

Nice work! But, not a fan of anything being built out of treated material, there’s a good chance it will warp up.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Absolutely true if it is not supported correctly. Thanks for watching!

[@JOSUEGONZALEZ-tq1yq]

Hi thanks for the video what are the measurements of the patio ?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

40x22ft. Is the patio dimensions. These are 16x16ft shade sails. Not all the patio is covered by the sails but pretty close.

[@freshstart6]

What about angling them so they wont hold water? Is that posible?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

We tried but there was still to much sag in the shade sails for us. I think the shade sails we got were of mild quality and I could never get them tight.

[@brandimuth7847]

Ha! I am planning to install the very same set up! I have had some nay sayers try to discourage me though. Are you still satisfied with this design? Have you made any improvements?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Overall, It's great. Some maintenance is required. When it rains the shade sails aren't 100% tight all the way across so if they aren't pulled real tight you get water pooling in the middle. I keep mine with 3 corners high and 1 corner low so the water has a place to go. I have added supports if you check out the part2 patio extension project you can see it there. The larger the shades the more issues you will have with wind and rain unless maybe you get the permeable ones. Thanks for watching.

[@nosurf2day0]

Do you think if you had a slight decline on the shade from the house to the poles it would let the rain roll off?

[@charugohel]

Where did you get Sail from?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Amazon. Mothers are many different brands to choose from. This one was on sale!

[@billv.208]

No explanation of your project on how to do the project. Your project looks nice. Enjoy it

[@hannie0502]

great job!!! Love your daughter's appearances. lol. Where can I order a shade to my size? I am in Canada. Thank you~

[@littleaboutalot7478]

we got ours through amazon. You can order just about any size.

[@Frit0Pie]

🔥 music

[@enriquepampillo8445]

Hello I saw you video and this is fantastic, I want to do the same in my patio, but can you tell me what size did you use for the 3 pole.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

the posts were 4x6x12 pressure treated

[@43wagonwheel]

Whats great about it?

[@lovejustbeingme]

You added the extra wood from pole to pole, did that help with stabilizing them? We have strong winds here in the high desert.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Made a world of difference. Yes, absolutely it helped. It also depends on the size of your sails but with these it was bending the 4x6 and then it would snap it back causing even more stress. Definitely recommend extra support wherever you can put it.

[@elisaarias5404]

What was the measurements you used if you don't mind me asking.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

patio is 22ft wide by 38 ft long. post were centered on the rafters from the house. shade sails were 16x16. post were 9 ft tall from the ground up.

[@bcookdc2]

How have the 4X6 held up? Locally I can get a 4X6X12 for $40 or a 6X6X12 for $109. Just don't think I need the 6X6.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

4x6 held up good after the extra supports. They will begin to bend with the tension of the shade sail. With the extra support they are golden.

[@bcookdc2]

Little About A lot Is that the board that’s going from post to post?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@bcookdc2 yes, and I added some that go from the house to the posts. My video Patio extension part 2 goes over it a little bit as well as my video on shade sail review

[@bcookdc2]

Thabks @Little About A lot. I’ve also subscribed.

[@azizitailoring7107]

Nice

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you!

[@azizitailoring7107]

@@littleaboutalot7478 I am also tent tailor at UAE dubai

[@Moondoggy1941]

I am sorry if I missed it buy where did you get your sail?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Amazon. Many brands and sizes.

[@TWong1200]

Good work. What was the length of the eye bolts that you used through your gutter?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I think they were 8 or 9 in eye bolts.

[@JOSUEGONZALEZ-tq1yq]

Little About A lot are those stainless steel or other material ? And where did you buy them?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@JOSUEGONZALEZ-tq1yq they are not stainless. Zinc coated I believe. I got them at home depot. They were the longest ones they had.

[@JOSUEGONZALEZ-tq1yq]

Little About A lot thank you I was able to install mines following the instructions of your video.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@JOSUEGONZALEZ-tq1yq awesome. Hope you enjoy!

[@jjsiegal1]

Tighten Straps 7:50

[@BA-ef4pr]

Could you add to the description the hardware that was used? Great video

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Done!

[@chikin5354]

How much did the shades cost please let me know would love to do this project

[@littleaboutalot7478]

$80 a piece. 16x16ft. Waterproof.

[@kellijohnson7093]

Got our 12 x 12, waterproof, great quality at discount store. ALDI. LIDL had similar ones. ABOUT $ 16.00. We live 2 blocks from ocean and 2 blocks from ICW, SSOOO...its plenty windy. Put them up early last summer, attached to our DECK. STILL FLYING TODAY!!! We did take them down for winter, and of course hurricanes and tropical storms. Also if we are expecting high winds, 40 +, we drop one side down and secure to deck rail, wrapped in a bungee cord. We needed shade on front of house, we were baking inside. It certainly made our den more comfortable, and really cut AC bill because the thermostat-register is located in the den. The other rooms were too cool, while the den was too hot...and the AC ran all day!! This was a GREAT FIX!! When this shade gets old, we will DEFINITELY buy a new one. Actually, after we installed the shade and realized how strong and effective it was, i went back and bought another one!! So I'm set for, hopefully, a couple years. I found my posts on Offer up, they were only $5 each. Theses shades came with the ropes and most of the hardware we needed to attach the shade. I did have to buy hardware to attach posts to the deck. I'm a ? reasonably healthy, 59 yo woman, hubby travels most of the time, so i DID THIS MYSELF. I'm not much with DIY's requiring great skill with power tools, but if I can do it...you can!!

[@sirrednaed1]

waterproof or water resistant?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

@@sirrednaed1 waterproof

[@FarmerJim]

How deep did you dig the holes for the beams?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

3ft.

[@Durttay]

What fabric did you use?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

In Description! Thanks for watching!

[@Watermelon_Shuga]

There are permeable ones that let wind and rain through

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I have redone the shade sails and made another video. I used the permeable shade sails and they work great. I haven’t had to mess with them since I put them up. Check out my newer video with the new sails. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisandrews1188]

Is that cross piece a 2x8?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Yes. The cross supports are 2x8x20.

[@readysetmoses]

Water runoff will be an issue here it looks like

[@littleaboutalot7478]

It was! This was just the first attempt.

[@alexnickchoi]

What size of post wood? 4x4?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

they are 4x6x12

[@DontStopBrent]

Link for sail purchasing?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I bought mine on amazon. Depending on size, type, color all have different manufactures.

[@davidfileccia6317]

You really should let that lumber dry out for a few weeks before staining them.

[@markdomingo1412]

Nice set up and thanks for the instructions but just wondering where did you order the sail shade material? thanks

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I ordered the shade sails through Amazon. They have a large selection of sizes and colors.

[@markdomingo1412]

thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@sonaliwagh.84]

Whats is the material of sail shades.

[@littleaboutalot7478]

They are water proof and made of 100% polyester fabric.

[@robertog9472]

Where did you get them

[@poppy3026]

don't you know that the type of fabric you chose will hold 50 gal. of water and 1 gal.= 8 lbs. your shade is going to stretch and then collapse . lived it and it was not fun at 5:30 am in pitch darkness hearing it crash.

[@robertward553]

Like it

[@littleaboutalot7478]

Thank you sir!. I am coming out with a shade sail review video here soon to go over some things that I have learned over the past couple months. Check back soon and watch that video too!

[@robertward553]

@@littleaboutalot7478 you got it.

[@Ahelm12]

Awesome Video! This was exactly what I needed for my project around our pool. I am stuck between treated post or galvanized post. Did you think about using galvanized at all?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

I did think about using galvanized but they are a bit more expensive and I like the look of stained wood.

[@Ahelm12]

@@littleaboutalot7478 I completely agree. I like the look of the stained wood much better also. Thanks for the input!

[@stevenbrown5210]

Wouldn't it have been easier to mount the post to that big ass concrete pad?!?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

It would have but we didn't know what we wanted to do when we poured the patio.

[@davidjherve]

Nice Job! Looks Great! Curious though, how does it handle in the wind? I'm in central Texas and we get some windy days and am concerned with how it handles?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

The wind is a problem above 20 mph. Depending on how you attach them they have a lot of tension on them. These are 16x16ft sails and they probably could sail a boat. lol. We take them down in high winds and big rain storms. It is less of a problem if you have them at different anchor heights which is recommended by the manufacture.

[@mikeandrews1368]

If you can be so kind to respond with the song list i will greatly appreciate it?

[@littleaboutalot7478]

KZbin Audio=Safety Net, Church of 8 Wheels, Love on Wings Riddim, Toe Jam, not in order.

[@ThailandAmazing]

That WILL RIP YOUR BUILDING OFF

[@irredeemabledeplorable5227]

When sanding PRESSURE TREATED wood (and others ,really), do your lungs a favor and ALWAYS wear a MASK.

[@KRTube75]

Or just don't sand PT wood.

[@garyd.goodwin4264]

Good work. Lose the music. Annoying

[@ThailandAmazing]

Bad idea. Use steel beam. Wood will,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!,,,!!!!! Bend over

[@leargy7043]

Nice but wrong .

[@victorbanuelos8139]

zzzzzzz

[@maryfrady7149]

Too bad you shop at Home Depot. Gotta unfollow.