This FREE streaming video shows how to make a structural awning (often called a "Shade Sail or Sun Shade") which would cover a porch, pool or patio. Structural awnings add beauty and offer great protection from the sun, wind and rain. Most structural awnings are triangular in shape but sometimes a quadralaterial shape is desired and Sailrite's video discusses both.
Matt Grant starts the video off with a full description of the important design variables of a sail shade. Then the entire construction process is shown step-by-step.
This streaming online video is over 13 minutes long.
Included Streaming Video Topics:
Fabric Selection Awning Rope / Track used for Building Attachment Proper positioning of posts or attachment points to create the appropriate sheeting angle Calculating hollow on free flying edges Pitch of awning Using masking tape to create your pattern on the floor Basting panels Sewing panels Corner Patches Creating hollow Creating hems on edges Installing rings at corners with webbing
