Can You Install Shade Sail Structure To Your Building?

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Shadeworx Can You Install Shade Sail Structure To
Your Building?
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Introduction

• Are you curious if a shade sail or structure can
  be attached to your property? The answer is yes
  but there are a few things to think about before
  you go ahead and do it.
• These are the three key elements, which are
  described in further depth in the following
  article.
• Is your structure capable of supporting the
  loads/tension?
• Will it raise or lower the cost of your project?
• What are the benefits?

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Is your structure capable of supporting the
loads/tension?

• Whenever determining whether or not you may
  attach a shade sail to your structure, the first
  thing we consider is the material of the
  structure. Some common building materials are
  listed below.
• Brick
• Facade over metal framing
• Concrete structure

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Steps to Determine If Your Structure Capable of
Supporting the Loads/Tension

• Once you've figured out what the structure is
  composed of, you'll need to find the engineering
  records.
• Often it may be difficult to locate the relevant
  records if your structure is very old.
• Check with the building's engineer for newer
  structures.

• Liability is a crucial factor to consider when it
  comes to engineering.
• You need to bridge the responsibility gap between
  the shade sail engineer and building engineer for
  compatibility and compliance.

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Would Attaching fabric Shade Sail Increase or
Decrease the Price of the Project?
Would Attaching fabric Shade Sail Increase or
Decrease the Price of the Project?

• The original attachments that were utilised to
  secure the shade sail to the structure.
• Any building modifications or waterproofing that
  is required.
• If holes have been drilled into the structure,
  they must be waterproofed to prevent rain or
  other runoff water from entering the structure
• This is especially critical if the structure is a
  façade.
• If the building's framing needs to be modified to
  support the imposed loading, most notably in the
  case of metal framing.
• Engineering fees

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Would Attaching fabric Shade Sail Increase or
Decrease the Price of the Project?

• Elements That Reduces The Cost
• If you have exposed structural parts on your
  building
• A shade sail can frequently be fitted to them
  quickly and affordably.
• There are fewer footings to dig, resulting in
  lower machine and concrete costs.
• If you're building on rocky terrain or other
  types of soil that are tough to dig footings
  into, this is a great way to save money.
• There will be less steel work because the
  finished structure will have fewer posts.

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The Advantages of Attaching a Shade Sail To Your
Building

• There will be fewer posts.
• This saves a lot of your money
• It also expands the amount of usable space
  beneath and around your construction.
• Additionally, fewer posts mean a lower danger of
  people colliding with them.
• This is something to consider if the region is
  heavily pedestrianised.
• Continuous building cover A sail attached to
  the building will provide superior weather
  protection.
• A free-standing structure will always leave a gap
  between itself and the building.

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Contact Us
Want to discuss your specific project? Give us a
call and we can talk through the options with you.
info_at_shadeworx.com.au
www.shadeworx.com.au
0732791891
176 Coulson St, Wacol QLD 4076, Australia
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