How to attach shade cloth to wood/metal anchor points?

[BingoBingo]

I need to attach shade cloth in the area above the ferns in this picture; from the fence and in-between the metal shed and wooden pergola.

I'm wondering (1) what the best type of anchor points for the fence, pergola and shed would be?

And (2) I'll probably need some kind of angled post going into the ground in order to provide a point of attachment at the front left of the photo - what could this be and is there any way of avoiding it?

Thank you!

[EricL]

Hello @BingoBingo 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about attaching shade cloth.

In the interest of health and safety, I can't recommend anchoring your shade cloth to the body of your shed. The shade cloth acts like a sail on a ship, and it generates tremendous pulling pressure when the wind pushes on it. This would pull the anchor out of the sheds wall resulting in damage or injury. I can only suggest using a fencing post as an anchor point for your shade cloth. Anchoring onto your onto your fence presents the same issue, attaching to the railing or paling will not be sufficient to hold the shade cloth in place. A possible option would be to anchor to the fence post itself. 

If you are covering your garden area where the fern is, you would technically need two posts for the outside area on the left and the right-hand side can be anchored to the pergolas frame. Here is a link to a Shade Sail Accessory Marquee 11pc Fastener Kit Galv 496289 just to give you an idea of what kind of fastening set you would need. If you had a different configuration in mind, please let us know and we'll try to provide a more comprehensive recommendation.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @AlanM52 for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @BingoBingo 

Having a look at your photo I am thinking of a couple of Star Posts - Jack 240cm Black Premium Ultrapost 

One next to your shed, one in the corner near teh photographer.

Then Using a piece of H3 timber 70 x 35mm Outdoor Framing H3 Treated Pine - 2.4m 

Screw the timber in between the two star posts.

You now have a lower rail and your pergola rail to secure the shade cloth using Coolaroo Shell Timber Fasteners - 50 Pack 

Dave

[AlanM52]

Hi @BingoBingo,

@EricL is correct and I myself would not use the fence post.

I suggest a freestanding shade sail and whatever suits you, square/rectangular/triangular and pine poles.

I always angle the poles out a bit... about 10 degrees.

You will need Fastener Kits and also Shade Mesh Chain.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?page=1&q=shade+sail+chains&sort=BoostOrder

Cheers

[BingoBingo]

Thank you @EricL @AlanM52 @Dave-1