Shade for the seating area

[John93]

Hi,

I was wondering what option there are to create some shade for the seating area ?

I was thinking of installing a shade sale - can I use the corner of fence as the 3rd mount ? is there a way to extend it ?

Or are there any other options available for creating shade ?

Thank You !

[MitchellMc]

Hi @John93,

Colorbond fences aren’t designed to take the load of a shade sail, especially in higher winds, so it’s generally not advised to attach one there. Without a post in that rear corner, it will be tricky to install a shade sail effectively, and off-the-shelf sizes likely won’t suit the space. One option could be to install a post in that corner if possible, which would allow a proper sail to be tensioned. Another practical solution is a cantilever umbrella, which could be placed to the side and provide good coverage over your seating area. It’s a bit hard to tell from your photo exactly what the layout is, so if you can clarify whether it’s just seating or if there’s a garden bed too, our members can offer more tailored suggestions. 

What is the seating created from, and would the internal structure lend itself to a post attachment to the seat back in the back corner? This would likely only be structurally sound if the seat back were solid reinforced concrete.

Let me tag @Jewelleryrescue and @Dave-1 for their thoughts.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[John93]

Hi mitch

it used to have planters on both sides but I have extended it as a seating area. There is no space left in the corner for a post unfortunately 

I poured the concrete with rebar for the seating area however prefer not to have a post in the corner inside if the seating since it might look odd

Are there any other shading methods available? 

[MitchellMc]

There is a range of extendable awnings @John93, which could provide some partial shade.

Mitchell