Can You Install Shade Sail Structure To Your Building?

1. Shadeworx Can You Install Shade Sail Structure To Your Building?

2. 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? Introduction

3. 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

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

5. 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 Continued in Next Slide…

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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