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Fixings • marine-grade 316 stainless • 3 & 4 point kits

316 stainless steel shade sail fixings

A shade sail must be firmly tensioned between strong anchor points. Our fixing kits bring together the principal components needed for an adjustable installation: turnbuckles, snap hooks and pad eyes or eye anchors.

All components in our kits are made from marine-grade 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance and durable outdoor use.

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316 stainless steel shade sail fixings

Shade sail fixing kits

Choose a 3-point kit for a triangular sail or a 4-point kit for a square or rectangular sail, then select the appropriate anchor type.

3-point fixing kits for triangular shade sails

Currently available kits for triangular shade sails.

Triangle Fixing Kit (Pad Eyes)
TRINGPONTET - Triangle Fixing Kit (Pad Eyes)
£ 76.00
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Triangle Fixing Kit (Eye Anchors)
TRINGCHEVILLE - Triangle Fixing Kit (Eye Anchors)
£ 89.00
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4-point fixing kits for square and rectangular shade sails

Currently available kits for four-corner shade sails.

Square / Rectangle Fixing Kit (Pad Eyes)
CARREEPONTET - Square / Rectangle Fixing Kit (Pad Eyes)
£ 101.00
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Square / Rectangle Fixing Kit (Eye Anchors)
CARREECHEVILLE - Square / Rectangle Fixing Kit (Eye Anchors)
£ 119.00
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How does a shade sail fixing system work?

Each sail corner connects to a structurally suitable anchor point using fittings that provide secure connection and precise tension adjustment.

Turnbuckle

Turnbuckle

Progressively tensions the sail and allows accurate adjustment.

Snap hook

Snap hook

Provides a quick, removable connection.

Pad eye or eye anchor Pad eye or eye anchor

Pad eye or eye anchor

Creates the anchor point according to the structure.

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316 stainless steel

Marine-grade corrosion resistance for long-term outdoor use.

Pad eye or eye anchor?

The correct choice depends on the support. Screws, plugs, bolts or anchors must suit the material and loads.

Pad-eye kit

Pad-eye kit

A surface-mounted eye plate fixed to a suitable structure.

Eye-anchor kit

Eye-anchor kit

An alternative anchor arrangement where appropriate.

Allow 280–365 mm between the sail and anchor point

With our standard fittings, normally allow 280–365 mm at each corner.

Do not choose a sail exactly the same size as the distance between anchor points.

Longer gaps can be bridged with suitably rated steel cable or chain.

Allow 280–365 mm between the sail and anchor point
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Allow 280–365 mm between the sail and anchor point

Do not choose a sail exactly the same size as the distance between anchor points.

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3-point or 4-point fixing kit?

Triangle: 3 points

Three corners require a 3-point fixing kit.

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Square / rectangle: 4 points

Four corners require a 4-point fixing kit.

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Correct tension is part of the installation

A correctly tensioned sail holds its intended form and moves less in the wind.

Adjust turnbuckles progressively and evenly.

The installation guide also covers anchors, posts, fixing heights and slope.

Installation guide

Choose your shade sail fixings

Select the number of points and anchor type to suit the sail and structure.

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Choosing the right fixings for a shade sail

A shade sail fixing system must securely connect the sail to its anchor points while also allowing the fabric to be correctly tensioned. Our kits contain the principal components required for this connection: turnbuckles, snap hooks and, depending on the kit selected, either pad eyes or eye anchors.

Each corner of the sail requires its own fixing arrangement. A triangular shade sail therefore uses three fixing points, while a square or rectangular shade sail uses four.
The number of fixing points depends directly on the shape of the sail. A triangular shade sail has three corners and therefore requires a 3-point fixing kit.

A square or rectangular shade sail has four corners and requires a 4-point kit. Each corner should be independently adjustable so that firm, even tension can be applied across the whole sail.
A pad eye is a surface-mounted eye plate fixed to a suitable structure, creating a connection point for the turnbuckle and snap hook. An eye anchor provides an alternative anchoring method where appropriate for the support and installation.

The correct choice therefore depends not only on the sail but on the wall, post, beam or other structure being used. Screws, plugs, bolts or anchors used to secure the fixing point must always be suitable for the material and for the loads created by a tensioned shade sail.
Shade sail hardware remains exposed to rain, moisture and changing temperatures throughout the season, so corrosion resistance is particularly important.

All components in our fixing kits are made from marine-grade 316 stainless steel. This grade is particularly well suited to durable outdoor use and provides a strong, corrosion-resistant fixing system for long-term installation.
With our standard fittings, normally allow 280–365 mm between each corner of the shade sail and its anchor point. This provides space for the turnbuckle, snap hook and anchor fitting while retaining sufficient adjustment to tension the sail correctly.

You should therefore not choose a shade sail with dimensions exactly equal to the distances between your anchor points. The space required for the fixing hardware must be allowed for when selecting the sail size.
Yes. If the distance between a sail corner and its anchor point is greater than the reach of the standard fittings, the connection can be extended using suitably rated steel cable or chain.

Extending the connection does not reduce the importance of the supporting structure. The anchor point and structure must always be strong enough for the loads created by a correctly tensioned shade sail.
A shade sail is not designed simply to hang loosely between its fixing points. Firm, even tension helps the sail maintain its intended shape, reduces creasing and limits unnecessary movement as wind increases.

Turnbuckles allow the tension to be adjusted progressively at each corner. After the first few weeks of use, a small additional adjustment may sometimes be useful as the installation settles.
A shade sail can be anchored to a variety of sufficiently strong supports, including a structurally suitable wall, concrete structure, substantial beam, steel structure, suitable pergola or a post specifically designed and installed for the purpose.

Lightweight cladding, decorative timber or an inadequately supported structure should not be treated as a reliable anchor point. A correctly tensioned shade sail can place substantial loads on its fixings, particularly as wind increases.
The basic fixing principle remains the same for Coolaroo shade sails: every corner requires a strong anchor point, a secure connection and a means of adjusting the tension.

However, sail size, exposure and site conditions all affect the loads placed on the installation. The larger or more exposed the sail, the more important it becomes to ensure that the anchors, posts and supporting structures are appropriately designed and sized.