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      How to Install Shade Cloth Fabric

      • Pergola2 new Small

      Categories: Coolaroo® Shade Cloth, How to Install Shade Cloth Fabric
      • Pergola2 new Small
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      How to Install Shade Cloth Fabric

      Installing Shade Cloth Fabric Like a Pro

      Pergolas are great for providing shade at certain times of the day. But if the sun is coming straight down on your pergola or coming in at an angle to where it is shining through your beams or rafters, Shade Cloth is a perfect solution for obtaining shade any time of the day. We offer shade cloths with UV protection from 70% to 95% or more. Installing Shade Cloth or Shade Fabric is very simple and easy to work with.

      Here is what you need for the installation of Shade Cloth:

      • Rolled shade cloth to cover area
      • Hammer or a staple gun
      • Tape measure
      • Safety goggles
      • Box cutters (or a sharp knife or other sharp cutting instrument)
      • Attachment hardware: screws, nails, or 3/4 or 1″ staples (or a heavy duty staple gun with 3/4″ staples or larger)
      Heavy-Duty Staples
      Heavy-Duty Staples
      Use Heavy-Duty Staples,
      Nails or Screws with
      Washers to attach the
      shade cloth to your
      structure.
      Screws with Washers
      Screws with Washers
      Pergola
      Pergola
      Use Shade Cloth to cover
      your Pergola, Arbor
      or other structures
      Roll out the shade cloth
      across your structure and
      loosely pull it into
      position. Leave
      at least 8-12 inches of
      overhang on all sides.
      Loose Shade Cloth
      Loose Shade Cloth
      Attach against the house first
      Attach against house first
      Attach the shade cloth to the
      long side against the house
      first. Start and pull on one
      end with enough pressure to
      get the wrinkles out and
      fasten down about
      every 12″.
      Next fasten a short end
      and the other long side
      away from the house
      and the final short side.
      Place the edge of the cloth
      in from the outside edge
      of the board or beam.
      Staple down outer edge
      Staple down outer edge
      Straight Edge Stapled
      Straight Edge Stapled
      Trim off the edges straight
      and fasten cloth about with
      nails, staples, or screws with
      washers. Try not to overlap
      edges when seam have to
      break the same beam.
      The shade cloth blocks
      70% to 95% of UV rays.
      Protection from the sun
      and cooler temperatures
      can be enjoyed with shade
      cloth on your pergola, arbor
      or other outdoor structures.
      Covered Pergola
      Covered Pergola

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