Either way with both these alternative options you will need to consider whether they will be strong enough to take any pull from the sail. Another idea might be to look into some of the fence post spikes that are on the market, installing at a slight angle away from the sail or using ratchet tie-down straps may help support the posts if the spikes are subject to a bit of movement.
Other ideas, which you would need to investigate and use at your own risk (as we haven't tested them – please note!) is to get some bolt down metal plates which your post can fit into – this might work if you want to secure directly to stone-ground or patio. To be very secure, most posts require a hole in the ground to be dug and a mix of gravel and concrete laid to support the pole securely in place and avoid movement. This depends on a few things and it can be risky to simply attach a sail into a roof or brick. A diameter of 125mm for round and 125mm x 125mm for a square one would seem like a reasonable minimum width. Fixing points, is it ok to fix a sail into brickwork or my roof. Square, wooden, fence like posts or round, wooden poles can all be purchased from your local wood merchants or DIY store. The sail itself needs to be supported, and extra stress will be placed on the poles if the wind blows or if rain falls. You can either mount it in the ground with concrete. Then attach the next corner that will be using a wide. We recommend a 4 x 4 wood beam or a steel or aluminum metal pole designed specifically for this purpose. First you can easily attach the spring clip(s) from the attachment point to the d-ring of the shade sail since there is no pressure or tension on the shade sail at this point. Photograph of Stainless steel roof plate used as sail fixing point on an iron roof. Thin posts can bend or snap under the weight of a shade sail. 3) There is an order in which you should connect the individual corners of the shade sail to the attachment points. Sail is attached to high swivel post on metal roof with back stays. Posts and poles come in a variety of styles, and it is important to ensure that your chosen post is up to the job. You will need to screw the brackets into the eaves of your roof, and then run a rope or cable through the eyelets on the brackets. The most common way is to use metal brackets that are specifically designed for this purpose. But if you want more shade as opposed to a good view, then put your deck on the east side of the house. If you want to watch the sunset, then put your deck on the west side of your house. For example, let’s say that you want to spend your evenings outside. Many customers plan to use the side of their house, outbuilding, fence or garden wall for some of their fixing points and then where needed they supplement with posts or poles. There are a few ways that you can attach a shade sail to a roof. Then, coordinate your deck placement with that.