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 😎
@mandapierce30124 жыл бұрын
Robuilt on the upside, a triangle was perfect for us because we needed it to stay open over our grill.
@hanschoa4418 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Any update after 3 years?
@bsmith31932 ай бұрын
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.
@TinaVision4 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!
@Robuilt4 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?!
@TinaVision4 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? 🙄
@TinaVision4 жыл бұрын
And I SUCK at measuring & math! 🤷🏼♀️
@Gradechecker12 жыл бұрын
How did it turn out??
@corettaholton407 Жыл бұрын
😂
@workaholic50663 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.
@vrr32562 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. 😉
@donwyates4 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.
@jimschranz65424 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,
@SRejman09083 жыл бұрын
Can you give a materials list he used for the spring load attachments and turnbuckles?
@rachaelmccauley13363 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
@jasonbiggs13Ай бұрын
"turnbuckle" Lol Love the video. Thank you.
@stevesurfaro2 жыл бұрын
"I don't even know why you're following this guy." You're the type of person that deserves follow, sub, thanks 😎
@roler19733 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.
@jefflebowski42872 жыл бұрын
I used hooks and a pulley system which made it really easy to take down.
@Gary-rt2oi4 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!
@bryans51504 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.
@Clickumentary4 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.
@bryans51504 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!
@dadventuresathome46673 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! 😂😂😂
@zhangfatima77413 жыл бұрын
we are shade sails suppliers and can supply you high quality product 😂😂😂
@mariaestenzo-rebidue1694 жыл бұрын
Great! You covered some items others didn't. Fun too!
@prestoncox2 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.
@heididecker7072 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!
@jamiehutchinson2501Ай бұрын
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!
@bevgreen48003 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 🧐
@amandawhitis87882 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
@haunt-in-the-hills90962 жыл бұрын
You had me at Man of Integrity! Ha! You explained it so well I feel confident.
@rondagostino99512 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Dude, you are a riot! Absolutely love your sense of humor. 🤣
@glennsakАй бұрын
Came for the tutorial, stayed for the laughs!
@TomTubeUK4 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!
@Kevintendo2 жыл бұрын
7:16 lmao 😂 “I’m a man of integrity.. kill me”
@ih458 Жыл бұрын
This just popped up on my feed... this was my very 1st Robuilt video...3+ years ago...
@timetriad61993 жыл бұрын
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.
@jseven2k3 жыл бұрын
wow...dude you just saved a bunch of time and headache. Even though this is a simple project this is great solution.
@miminolen98214 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this hilariously funny and informative video. I think I can out mine up now.
@Robuilt4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes! I hope I helped!
@songbirdfeathers297 Жыл бұрын
You are very funny and I cracked up throughout this tutorial!
@fretbuzz68933 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.
@ANIG1987 Жыл бұрын
Good job man , now I know to hang that shade 😅😅😅👍👍👍
@latinenergydancecompany76382 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an awesome walkthrough, you are natural brother!!
@carlosceron52583 жыл бұрын
I like how real you are. New sub!
@benspires9562 ай бұрын
That last comment about tickling a ferret!!!😂😂😂
@hgoff5617Ай бұрын
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.
@rezopaph67203 жыл бұрын
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@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!!
@knitterliness3 ай 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.
@Itsmekrodriguez4 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.
@denisecarter51174 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.
@dancingpianofairy2 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.
@billmchugh86543 жыл бұрын
My first time watching you! Hilarious! My kinf of DIY guy, smart and funny!
@SolarPowerMyRV2 жыл бұрын
Cool solar bro
@smallnuts22 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.
@Ish_714 Жыл бұрын
Are we all going to ignore the UFO in this video at mark 7:46? Lol thanks for the tips though! Great video
@jjsiegal12 жыл бұрын
Good Work Man...thanks for Sharing ~!
@lilredheadmlh2 ай бұрын
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?
@sherylross16593 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!
@ccjohncc14 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob thanks for the sade shale tutorial. I'm going with the cable as well.
@Hydrophish4 жыл бұрын
Nice finished product 8:41. Debating this vs cantilever umbrellas on a large deck.
@Robuilt4 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!
@FullCup2 жыл бұрын
You're very Fun! Thanks for the Vid :)
@lurvecr3 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial! Great presentation
@VanesaStay2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome video !
@Maybethegirlnextdoor4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Super easy and straightforward. Loved the humor too. Thanks so much!
@Robuilt4 жыл бұрын
Becky-Joe P thanks for watching and commenting. It really means the world to me :)
@ethanovation2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks!
@paulbretz23794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, and the humor.
@aimeecole87953 жыл бұрын
Great video! Made me laugh also 👏🏻👏🏻
@malerieshannon4823 жыл бұрын
How do I instal the poles if I don't already have some up??
@truesimplicity Жыл бұрын
Add your triangle back in an overlap for aesthetic touch 🔻👍🏼
@johnrogan94203 жыл бұрын
Shade sail...thanks ...I never knew what they were called!
@ellesreptiles4 жыл бұрын
Very informative, but I subbed as soon as I heard Awolnation. 😊
@sidb68264 жыл бұрын
Great presentation skills
@kristieheineman33513 ай бұрын
I love you!!! Thanks for being you! I love your silliness!!!❤
@zagzill2 ай бұрын
Obly 1 question: Is that competitive ferrets tickling?
@lorenaduran4922 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial love it, love the humor as well, thank you I learned from it!
@americaksushantkinazarse57472 жыл бұрын
Great one man.. keep it up
@The_Notorious_R.O.B4 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Thank you so much and I'm going to Lowes now.
@Robuilt4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Let me know how it all nets out.
@lloydprock88734 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, this totally helped us set up our shade!
@Omar-td2gl2 жыл бұрын
Much better much better
@rio1971b4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!! Looks great
@josephluciano20234 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 ?
@ryanstewart61214 жыл бұрын
Your commentary warms my heart. Thank you. Also, who’s Steve?
@Robuilt4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! He's that guy that watches KZbin tutorials but still ends up doing it his way.
@TinaVision4 жыл бұрын
@@Robuilt oh great. I'm a total Steve.
@debbiefinch74454 жыл бұрын
@@TinaVision LOL!!! Sounds like me too!!! x
@TommyMacTube Жыл бұрын
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.
@peupeuguy3102 ай бұрын
so the sails size should be about two feet less from the distance they're being hung from ?
@S_p_a_r_k_y5 ай бұрын
👍 Nice job on the video! This definitely helped me with my install. Thanks…
@deannabarnes37714 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed!
@2BEorNOT2B33 жыл бұрын
With your nerdy eyeglasses and Apple Watch, you rather do computer stuff tutorial 😂 Just fooling around, great video 👍
@barryparks46894 жыл бұрын
Useful information. Many thanks
@biasedmind2 жыл бұрын
Long time listener...first time subscriber here. Will the ferret tickling video be detailed, from the the head to de tail?
@donaldgonzalez56853 ай бұрын
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
@rolandomota65493 жыл бұрын
Cool man - thanks
@donyemonroe45772 ай бұрын
Does home depot sale cable as well with crimp
@sabrinabababekov5067 Жыл бұрын
love this!! However, I am stuck staring at your railings... did you build them yourself?
@deanabossio30912 ай бұрын
Always draw water away from the house so lowering the shade sail at the corners away from the house is best.
@annettemartinson58263 жыл бұрын
Looks really nice. I will watch for tickling a ferret
@the-bu3lb4 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
@Robuilt4 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.
@Allen.Fepuleai4 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
@suryamp123 жыл бұрын
Sick view dude
@rosellynjoycemalibiran96154 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the sail shade poles?
@mikeledee87864 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.
@Robuilt4 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.
@jaccounts46594 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?
@oauzzie4 жыл бұрын
Where is the outdoor furniture at the start of the video from?
@PEPlourde14 күн бұрын
I made the mistake to buy one triangle shade. I am ordering a rectangular one!
@2beauty243 жыл бұрын
Lol you made me laugh great video definitely looks lovely can't wait to get mine. Love your personality 😁
@nursekjf4 жыл бұрын
You are hilarious! I really enjoyed your video! I'm gonna attempt to hang tomorrow. Lol
@Robuilt4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@joshualee33514 жыл бұрын
Imma tryyyyyy thiss
@themadasshatter10884 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks man
@philliangbeihai53884 жыл бұрын
Bugger the cable use stainless steel chain and D shackles so much easier and stronger...👍
@jovannyramos19934 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).
@Robuilt4 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!
@toddsutton24374 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 😎