How to attach shadecloth to Colorbond fence?

[Nero]

Help, how to fix shadecloth to colourbond fence to shade plants.

have used these fittings however come from fence when windy..

Bracket Use of shadecloth

[KatieC]

Hi @Nero,

First, let me extend a warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community! It is fantastic you have decided to join and ask us about your sun shade. I've had a look at a previous post about a member asking how to fix shade sail to Colourbond fence and @EricL gave this response: "The Colorbond fence material and structure are not strong enough to hold the force generated by the shade sail when wind and rain are striking it. Attaching it to your roofline is also not recommended as again the material is not strong enough to withstand the forces generated by the shade sail. You'll need to use a post in each corner to properly anchor the shade sail. As mentioned by my colleague it is best to engage the services of a registered builder to make sure that the posts are anchored properly in the ground.

The common materials used are either timber posts or steel posts. There are many types and sizes when choosing the shade sail itself, please pick carefully what size you'll be putting in. The most critical part of the assembly is the tensioning system for the shade sail. As time moves forward the straps and shade sail itself get stretched and expand. This then produces a droopy sail, in order to combat this, I suggest putting in Coolaroo Shade Sail Turnbuckle to tighten the straps without having to disassemble the shade sail. In this manner, your shade sail will always be nice and straight."

Check out this great Best Advice article how do you install a shade sail which will give you further handy advice. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Katie

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Nero,

Some sound advice provided by @KatieC  above. However, in your case, it looks more like a section of shadecloth rather than a shade sail that will put an enormous amount of force on the fence, so it's less of a concern. I think you'll be fine using a fixing mechanism like these locking strips. The locking strip will be screwed into the top rail of the fence, the shade cloth edge inserted into it, and then the locking strips crimped closed holding it securely in position.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Nero]

Thanks, will go to Bunnings to look.

[Nero]

Thank you, not a sail, long rectangle piece shade cloth.