I'm looking for suggestions on how to best attach a sunshade opposite of my garage.
The subject sunshade is here and I've already attached two anchors on the garage. Here's what I'm trying to add:
Would a 4"x4" 12' post like this one work for this? Or do I need to look for a metal one? If so, where does one go for those?
If the wood one works, is it possible to attach to the side of the concrete:
Best Answer
A 4x4 would work, and it mounting there is probably ok assuming the concrete is thick enough at the bottom which is below the bottom of the slab. Which it probably is, I would expect 6-8 inches +. I would use Simpson SDS concrete screws, 1/2" diameter and embed 4" into the concrete. Two of them. You'll need a rotary hammer drill to predrill the holes.
I suggest using pressure treated wood or cedar for resistance to rot since this is considered a wet condition.
Note that the higher want to mount it the more force on the post. More force in wind storm. More force to be more taught, keeping it very taught requires quite a bit of force