Poles
We source all our steel from local suppliers. You can choose to have your poles:
- Standard duragal
- Powder coated – select from a wide colour range to either match your environment or pop with colour!
- Hot-tipped galvanised – the best protection from rusting and ageing.
Our standard pole profile is Duragal 100mm x 100mm x 4mm Square Hollow Section (SHS). The length of the poles vary according to your needs, they are however usually 3500mm to 4500mm. Remember, we work with you to custom design what you need!
Attachment Points
Attachments on the poles generally consist of stainless steel eye bolts which are bolted to the top of the pole.
If you'd like your shade attached to your home, carport or office, we do this in one of two ways:
- Sail Track – track is screwed directly to the fascia and bond beam allowing the shade cloth to slide directly onto the dwelling.
- Roof Brackets – brackets are attached directly to the roof of the dwelling.
Footing size and cement
All our holes are a minimum of 1000mm x 450mm for a shade sail.
For waterproof shades the hole sizes need to be larger. Actual depth varies according to the size of the structure.
Our cement mixture is usually 20/20 mix, which can either be made DIY from home with a mixer or can be ordered through any of the local cement companies.