How to position stakes in sand and attach to sunbrella
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good luck if it is windy!! very difficult. once it is in place though it does provide protection.
1430798
None of the plastic stakes for any tent etc work. Use screw in stakes. Umbrellas in wind are like parachutes good luck. I use this type of umbrella for work, very serviceable for a cheap umbrella.
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Hi,If it's a windy day, you will need some way of weighing the umbrella down. Like any umbrella, the sportbrella will catch the wind. There are 2 large pockets that you can fill with sand or rocks to hold it in place if you tilt the umbrella as shown in the image above, but I've never anchored the umbrella using just those pockets. Also keep in mind, this is a large umbrella; you may be obstructing the view of other families.
229537
this unit comes with pvc screws that are 4-5 inches long that you can use to stake into the soil.I have not had to use the stakes as the weight of the contents inside does its part to keep it where it sits.
1734961
There are stake holes for tent stakes. When we use it on our deck we secure it with these on windy days. It is so easy to put up we don't leave it up all the time.
71643
Hi Clive,I apologize for missing your message for a year.I apologize for missing your message for almost a year. I used some large orange tent stakes from Lowe's to anchor it. I also used a sharpie to mark where the pipes for the frame fit together to help put it together from year to year. I hope you are enjoying your garden.Pete
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The stakes that are furnished feature sockets that the fiberglass poles are inserted in do an amazing job holding itit up even in beach sand. In winds over 20 MPH it is best to run staked lines to the tops of the poles, because the stakes will bend and/or become loose in winds above what the instructions warned. We use four Wallups for privacy and wind protection around our motor coach campsite.
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As mentioned in the comment below, the stakes go through loops on each corner. Since the loops are not very long, it would be difficult to hold the castle down with sandbags alone (the loops would not reach far enough under the sandbags to utilize much of their weight). If your deck is made of planks with enough spacing between, you could use rope, toggle fasteners, etc. Regardless, I'm sure you can find a way to anchor the castle.
2110346
I just pulled them out by hand. No problem. There's a nice groove at the top. You could probably use one of the other tent stakes to pull a stuck one out by wedding into that groove perpendicularly.
2228093
I am not sure if the stakes would stay put in the sand. It is a good idea though. Would probably be fun.You need to keep the water slide wet so you can slide down and it would have to be on a slope. Good luck
909761
The hole is only used to help screw the anchor into the sand. You put the metal rod through the two holes, and it makes it easier to twist the anchor pole into the sand. You use the plastic clamp on the side of the pole (just above where the 2 holes are), to tighten the connection between the top and bottom poles. Just push the clamp down after you have put the top part of the umbrella into the bottom pole. Another thing that would probably be helpful is to angle the pole slightly toward the direction the wind is coming from. That will prevent the wind from getting underneath the umbrella top and lifting it out of the bottom pole (if the wind is too strong). The top part of the umbrella is pretty heavy, so gravity should help keep the two poles together properly, as long as you angle the whole thing towards the wind a little bit. But it is too heavy to angle it toward the wind too much, so we are only talking about a few degrees. If you do these things, it should help. Good luck!
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There are stakes that come with it and pockets to put sand in on the beach. It does very well in the wind.
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PS. as for the ground stake, it's worth investing in metal stakes. They will be much more secure. Strong enough to cross two torches like an "X"
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The directions state you need a base (go to the Suncast site and take a look at the PDF install instructions.) Either concrete or a plywood foundation. Some people have used crushed stone but a level surface is best and will really make the install easier.
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If you use a few simple 4x4 pieces of hardwood, you can use a rubber mallet to hammer the stainless steel anchor stakes into the wood, and then affix the support poles into the anchor stakes. This will keep the product upright on hard (non-pourous) surfaces. Go to the website www.thewallup.com to see different setups with the video that is shown.
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Can be setup on deck , pavers , patios . We use sand bags to anchor only if the weather calls for wind
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You need to dig a hole to put the sleeve and then the main pole slides in. I would concrete the sleeve in the ground.
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I ordered this to take to the beach. I would highly recommend sand anchors. What we did was dig holes aobut 6-8" deep, put the stake in sideways, and pack sand and water on top of it. It held for the most part, but some high winds definitely made the stakes loosen and therefore the net sagged. also note that the poles seemed to dig down into lose sand a bit when trying to make the lines to the stakes tight. Not a problem, unless you must have the net at the exact correct height.