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Price : £ 119.00 FREE Delivery if ordered with a shade sail All taxes included |
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Why check the tension of your shade sailShade sails are designed to be installed under tension. Checking and maintaining the tension of your shade sail is crucial for several reasons, ensuring the effectiveness, safety, and longevity of the installation. Here are key reasons why it's important to regularly check the tension of your shade sail:
Turnbuckles play an important role to tension a shade sailTurnbuckles play a crucial role in tensioning shade sails, helping to achieve the desired level of tautness and ensuring the structural integrity of the installation. Our shade sails have a strong, marine grade, stainless steel D-ring at each corner. This allows the shade sail to be fixed securely at each of the anchor points.The turnbuckle is used to attach each corner of the shade sail to each anchor point. Before fully tensioning the shade sail, make an initial adjustment by hand to remove any slack. This step ensures that the turnbuckles are engaged, and the shade sail is approximately in the desired position. You can then start tightening the turnbuckles. Turn the central body of the turnbuckle clockwise to increase tension. Use equal turns at each corner to maintain balance. Shade sails will stretch over time. You should therefore regularly check the tension on each turnbuckle, ensuring that the shade sail is evenly tensioned. Make adjustments as needed to achieve the desired tautness. Keep an eye on the tension of the shade sail over time. Factors such as temperature changes and wind conditions can affect tension, so periodic adjustments may be necessary. If your location is prone to strong winds, consider slightly less tension to reduce the wind-catching effect on the shade sail. |