How to install aluminium post in marble tile?

[Ajay1]

Hi everyone

i have received retractable wave sail shed and I am planning to install 4 aluminum post to Marble stone floor of 30 mm thickness.

the length of the retractable runner shed is 16 meter , width is 2.4 meter.

how can i install these posts to be fixed safely to ground?

if need to cut the marble stone , how we can do it? 

i do appreciate your reply

 

 

 

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Ajay1. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about installing posts.

The first thing to clarify is exactly what type of posts these are and how the manufacturer recommends fixing them. The posts are usually designed to be secured in a specific way, so it’s best to start there. Are the posts round or square, and how are they meant to attach to the ground? Typically, you wouldn’t fix them directly onto the marble, as marble tiles alone won’t provide enough strength. You’ll need to anchor into the sub-base beneath the marble.

Do you know if there’s concrete under the tiles, or are they laid on a compacted base? That will make a big difference to the right fixing method.

If the posts are the type that need to be concreted in, you’d likely need to remove sections of the marble, core or cut through to the sub-base, and set the posts in concrete. Once the posts are secure, the marble can be cut and refitted neatly around them.

If you can share a few more details or photos of the posts and their base fittings, our community can guide you on the safest and most suitable installation approach.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Ajay1]

Hi Mitchell

Thank you so much for your quick reply.

regarding your questions;

1- I have no specific post, I will purchase from Bunning and will be very grateful for any recommended post.

2- the retractle waive shade is not waterprroge, its light and mainly for Sun.

its not exceeding 10 kg in Weight.

3- the base underneath the marble is Concrete  i will need to install 2 posts in the marble tile.

the other two posts will be installed in the ground which artificial grass and underneath is compact soil.

4- the post does not matter either in square or round shape.

the length between each both sides of the pool is 16 meter

please let me know if you need more clarification

Thankd alot

Ajay

[JacobZ]

Hi @Ajay1,

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to recommend a specific post or anchoring solution because of the loads they would be subject to.

The issue isn't the weight of the shade; it is the ability for it to catch wind. Like the sail on a yacht, when wind gets into the shade sail, it will pull, which, depending on the surface area of the shade sail, can exert a surprising amount of force on its connection points.

In your situation, I would first look at the recommendations the manufacturer of your shade sail has made. If they do not have any materials, I would contact them for advice. If they are unable to provide you with a recommendation, then you would need to speak with an engineer to design a suitable solution.

Considering the large size of the shade, I expect the solution will be quite robust and would likely call for steel posts rather than aluminium ones.

Apologies that I can't be more help.

Jacob