I found a perfect triangular shade sail and hardware for my back patio here in Northern Virginia. Given the typical wind conditions, I plan to take it down in the fall. I want to anchor one corner to my house, but I'm feeling a bit anxious about doing it myself. I'm considering hiring someone with more carpentry skills. My house is standard wood construction, but it has cheap plastic siding. I tried to upload a photo for better context, but Reddit isn't cooperating. Any advice?
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Just a heads-up, there's a bit of confusion in your post—it should actually be 'shade sail' instead of 'shade sale.' I kept thinking you were talking about selling something! No worries though; we all make typos.
It's usually not a great idea to anchor a shade sail directly to your house. Typically, there's not enough sturdy structure there unless you’re close to the soffit, plus you’d need a solid bolt and nut setup to prevent pull-out. Another option might be to use a board anchored to several studs, but keep in mind that might not look the best. Those shades can really take a beating in the wind, so it’s worth considering professional help for a secure installation.