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?

[@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.

[@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]

😂

[@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.

[@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. 😉

[@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.

[@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

[@jasonbiggs13]

"turnbuckle" Lol Love the video. Thank you.

[@stevesurfaro]

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

[@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.

[@jefflebowski4287]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 😂😂😂

[@mariaestenzo-rebidue169]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@haunt-in-the-hills9096]

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

[@rondagostino9951]

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

[@glennsak]

Came for the tutorial, stayed for the laughs!

[@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!

[@Kevintendo]

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

[@ih458]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@songbirdfeathers297]

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

[@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.

[@ANIG1987]

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

[@latinenergydancecompany7638]

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

[@carlosceron5258]

I like how real you are. New sub!

[@benspires956]

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

[@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.

[@rezopaph6720]

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[@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!!

[@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.

[@Itsmekrodriguez]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@billmchugh8654]

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

[@SolarPowerMyRV]

Cool solar bro

[@smallnuts2]

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.

[@Ish_714]

Are we all going to ignore the UFO in this video at mark 7:46? Lol thanks for the tips though! Great video

[@jjsiegal1]

Good Work Man...thanks for Sharing ~!

[@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?

[@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!

[@ccjohncc1]

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

[@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!

[@FullCup]

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

[@lurvecr]

Nice tutorial! Great presentation

[@VanesaStay]

Thank you for the awesome video !

[@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 :)

[@ethanovation]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@paulbretz2379]

Thanks for the video, and the humor.

[@aimeecole8795]

Great video! Made me laugh also 👏🏻👏🏻

[@malerieshannon482]

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

[@truesimplicity]

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

[@johnrogan9420]

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

[@ellesreptiles]

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

[@sidb6826]

Great presentation skills

[@kristieheineman3351]

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

[@zagzill]

Obly 1 question: Is that competitive ferrets tickling?

[@lorenaduran492]

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

[@americaksushantkinazarse5747]

Great one man.. keep it up

[@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.

[@lloydprock8873]

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

[@Omar-td2gl]

Much better much better

[@rio1971b]

Thanks for sharing!!! Looks great

[@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 ?

[@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

[@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.

[@peupeuguy310]

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

[@S_p_a_r_k_y]

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

[@deannabarnes3771]

I'm impressed!

[@2BEorNOT2B3]

With your nerdy eyeglasses and Apple Watch, you rather do computer stuff tutorial 😂 Just fooling around, great video 👍

[@barryparks4689]

Useful information. Many thanks

[@biasedmind]

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

[@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

[@rolandomota6549]

Cool man - thanks

[@donyemonroe4577]

Does home depot sale cable as well with crimp

[@sabrinabababekov5067]

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

[@deanabossio3091]

Always draw water away from the house so lowering the shade sail at the corners away from the house is best.

[@annettemartinson5826]

Looks really nice. I will watch for tickling a ferret

[@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.

[@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

[@suryamp12]

Sick view dude

[@rosellynjoycemalibiran9615]

Where did you get the sail shade poles?

[@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.

[@jaccounts4659]

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?

[@oauzzie]

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

[@PEPlourde]

I made the mistake to buy one triangle shade. I am ordering a rectangular one!

[@2beauty24]

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

[@nursekjf]

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

[@Robuilt]

Let me know how it goes!

[@joshualee3351]

Imma tryyyyyy thiss

[@themadasshatter1088]

Great video thanks man

[@philliangbeihai5388]

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

[@jovannyramos1993]

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]

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]

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 😎

[@psfour08]

Great channel rob!!