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

[@Robuilt]

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]

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

[@hanschoa4418]

Hello! Any update after 3 years?

[@vrr3256]

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]

Just in case of bad storm. 😉

[@TinaVision]

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]

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]

@@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]

And I SUCK at measuring & math! 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Gradechecker1]

How did it turn out??

[@corettaholton407]

😂

[@stevesurfaro]

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

[@bsmith3193]

My dyslexic ass researching putting up a shade sail and dying at how many people actually struggle with saying it just like me!!!!! I love this.

[@jimschranz6542]

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]

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

[@rachaelmccauley1336]

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]

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

[@workaholic5066]

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.

[@haunt-in-the-hills9096]

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

[@Gary-rt2oi]

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!

[@donwyates]

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.

[@rondagostino9951]

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

[@mariaestenzo-rebidue169]

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

[@heididecker707]

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!

[@roler1973]

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.

[@latinenergydancecompany7638]

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

[@jefflebowski4287]

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

[@billmchugh8654]

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

[@ih458]

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

[@bryans5150]

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]

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]

@@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!

[@prestoncox]

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.

[@bevgreen4800]

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 🧐

[@amandawhitis8788]

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

[@villarj1]

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!!

[@songbirdfeathers297]

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

[@ANIG1987]

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

[@carlosceron5258]

I like how real you are. New sub!

[@zagzill]

Obly 1 question: Is that competitive ferrets tickling?

[@jjsiegal1]

Good Work Man...thanks for Sharing ~!

[@lurvecr]

Nice tutorial! Great presentation

[@dadventuresathome4667]

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]

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

[@jamiehutchinson2501]

Super helpful thanks so much! Using your tips as well as from a couple others but love your sense of humor so I had to comment!

[@lilredheadmlh]

I've been reading that 4x4 posts aren't strong enough for the tension that gets put on them by the wind in the shade sails. How have they held up 4 years later?

[@malibunights37]

How do I instal the poles if I don't already have some up??

[@miminolen9821]

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

[@Robuilt]

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

[@TomTubeUK]

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!

[@lorenaduran492]

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

[@donyemonroe4577]

Does home depot sale cable as well with crimp

[@peupeuguy310]

so the sails size should be about two feet less from the distance they're being hung from ?

[@ryanstewart6121]

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

[@Robuilt]

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

[@TinaVision]

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

[@debbiefinch7445]

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

[@Maybethegirlnextdoor]

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

[@Robuilt]

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

[@knitterliness]

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.

[@ellesreptiles]

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

[@kristieheineman3351]

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

[@sabrinabababekov5067]

love this!! However, I am stuck staring at your railings... did you build them yourself?

[@hgoff5617]

Good video - trying to install a shade sail/sail shade w/o instructions. BTW - we used to have a dog named Ellie - wow -I miss her.

[@TommyMacTube]

I will have to drill a couple pieces into my outside house wall like you. then into the cinderblock wall because I am not able to insert any standing poles into the back yard. thats what I was most worried about.

[@jasonbiggs13]

"turnbuckle" Lol Love the video. Thank you.

[@rezopaph6720]

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[@donaldgonzalez5685]

i dont know what im doing wrong. I basicly did the same thing and my shade saga in the middle. isnit too big? i have a 16x16 tarp

[@ccjohncc1]

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

[@sidb6826]

Great presentation skills

[@VanesaStay]

Thank you for the awesome video !

[@biasedmind]

Long time listener...first time subscriber here. Will the ferret tickling video be detailed, from the the head to de tail?

[@CollectiveEnergetics]

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.

[@paulbretz2379]

Thanks for the video, and the humor.

[@timetriad6199]

Turnbuckles + Cable + Crimping clamps⁉️ No way‼️ Use 550 Cord and “Nite Ize Plastic CamJam Cord Tightener (4-Pack)” and/or “Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner 150 lb. Black Rope Tightener”. They come in handy for many applications. This allows for a strong and secure setup with easy adjustability... within seconds. For connecting them to a wall or post, checkout the “Husky 1-1 2 in. Steel Wire Ring Anchor Point in Black (4-Pack)”. 👍🏻 Much cheaper and easier. Plus it’s easier to take down before high winds, heavy rain or storms.

[@jseven2k]

wow...dude you just saved a bunch of time and headache. Even though this is a simple project this is great solution.

[@teresaestes7073]

Did you just run the lights up by themselves? I was thinking of running something like cable rail around (sun shade) to hand lights. Is that not necessary? How did the back left corner of you sun shade workout? I looks like the rain would poor down at that corner right at the door. We get summer rain storms and hail.

[@americaksushantkinazarse5747]

Great one man.. keep it up

[@aimeecole8795]

Great video! Made me laugh also 👏🏻👏🏻

[@BamboozlerTX]

I want to install one of these to protect my car from hail, tree sap and extreme heat and UV. Do you have to get a permit from the city or HOA before installing it in a driveway?

[@Kevintendo]

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

[@fretbuzz6893]

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.

[@Hydrophish]

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

[@Robuilt]

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!

[@lloydprock8873]

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

[@deannabarnes3771]

I'm impressed!

[@kylebrock341]

Why not cut the excess wire with the bolt cutters not an angle grinder? I have a tool for cutting bicycle cables that worked great but I also used the bolt cutters.

[@denisecarter5117]

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.

[@The_Notorious_R.O.B]

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

[@Robuilt]

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

[@Omar-td2gl]

Much better much better

[@FullCup]

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

[@sherylross1659]

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!

[@rio1971b]

Thanks for sharing!!! Looks great

[@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

[@barryparks4689]

Useful information. Many thanks

[@rosellynjoycemalibiran9615]

Where did you get the sail shade poles?

[@arciepragale5498]

What is the size of your turnbuckle? Thank you.

[@Robuilt]

Hmm, I don't know off the top of my head. Next time I go to Home Depot I will check for you though!

[@SullivanFamilyChaos]

How do you know the size sail you need? I’m new to AZ and the sun is INTENSE lol the area we want to shade is roughly 10x10 I was thinking 13x13 so it covers the whole patio?

[@gemgemgeminiii]

Is it waterproof?? How is it when it's windy or rainy?

[@suryamp12]

Sick view dude

[@ethanovation]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@S_p_a_r_k_y]

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

[@psfour08]

Great channel rob!!

[@oauzzie]

Where is the outdoor furniture at the start of the video from?

[@truesimplicity]

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

[@marilynnarnold811]

Any reason turn buckles can't just attach to the eye bolts? Is that cable step with the crimping really necessary?

[@EcoPower2TheMoon]

How are these in harder weather and hard wind?

[@the-bu3lb]

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]

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.

[@bryanli427]

How did you install the hook for the last corner of the sail that's lower but on the stucco? Did you still a wooden block to the side of the stucco first?

[@Robuilt]

That wood block was already there funny enough. Otherwise, I would have just put the hook on my fascia board.

[@Widget0205]

​@@Robuilt Most of the installation instructions that I've seen suggest using a mounting bracket when attaching to fascia, or installing where there's an underlying rafter. Are you worried that it might tear off the fascia if a gust of wind comes through?

[@Bestcustomscreens]

Great video! 👍 Do you install screen doors?

[@JoeOrsak]

Question: I'm considering installing this over our new deck rather than building a new roof. The main motivation is providing covering that we could sit under for light rain. One of the biggest things we enjoy about the deck is the openness of it and we're very reluctant about building something that would cover it all up. So, I thought about these as an option. However, this looks more like a permanent install. Is there a way to do the install that would allow you to put it up quickly if a light rain was forecast?

[@Robuilt]

Oh for sure! Those turnbuckles have hooks on the end. So you can pull them down within seconds.

[@JoeOrsak]

@@Robuilt Awesome. Thanks! I love being able to look up at the sky and all so I really don't want to kill the view. Just want to be able to chill outside if there's a light rain going and not have to worry about hauling cushions inside and all that stuff. Thanks for the great vid!

[@JoeOrsak]

Also... one more question... I have a fire pit. I want to stretch out to even with the fire pit (not over it obviously) and the sail would be about 9 feet up. I'm worried that it would damage the sail if I had a fire going. Would you say that would be a problem? (We could easily not have a fire in that situation as I likely will only use this when there's rain happening.)

[@mikesabatino5043]

Are those 4x4's strong enough? Seems like they're pretty flimsy for all that tension

[@MDFRfiredriver]

i will be using 6x6x12 pt the 4x4 will warp even the pt

[@DomsRusticGarageMore]

@@MDFRfiredriver it's what I used

[@dancingpianofairy]

>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.

[@taxistacontoc4869]

Thanks for the video. Hi from Spain.

[@Robuilt]

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

[@johnrogan9420]

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

[@mikeledee8786]

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]

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.

[@thatpandathing9142]

is it possible to use a square one of these as a gazebo side panel?

[@jesshothersall]

Yes I saw another video where someone did exactly that, and they said it worked out brilliantly to warm the end of their patio.

[@filmart430]

Is that a Mesh shade tarp or the canvas kind? How did it hold up with the sun beating down on it?

[@Robuilt]

It's more of a canvas! So far it's held up perfectly!

[@josephluciano2023]

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 ?

[@sonnyvidalez9289]

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

[@touemma2399]

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

[@Robuilt]

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]

@@Robuilt thanks for answering