Shapes and sizes
Ingenua sail systems are available in a number of different shapes and sizes. They can be used individually or used in combination with each other to create large areas of contemporary looking shade.
Consider different options to create interesting shapes. The flexibility of the Ingenua system allows you to easily change the angle of the sail, moving the shade as the sun crosses the sky.
Use the table below to decide which shape or shapes best fit your needs and then click the picture to go directly to details for that style.
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Triangle |
Rectangle |
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Pentagon |
Multiples |
Combinations |
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Square sail
Please note that you need to allow additional space for the connecting ropes. You normally need to add at least 113cm to the size of the sail to indicate how much space is required to install the sail. so for example a 4.0m square sail requires a space of 5.13cm.
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Triangle sails
4.0m x 4.0m x 4.0m
triangle
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5.0m x 5.0m x 5.0m
triangle
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4.0m x 5.0m x 6.4m
triangle
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Please note that you need to allow additional space for the connecting ropes. You normally need to add at least 113cm to the size of the sail to indicate how much space is required to install the sail. so for example a 4.0m square sail requires a space of 5.13cm.
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Rectangle sails
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4.0m x 3.0m rectangle |
5.0m x 4.0m rectangle |
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Please note that you need to allow additional space for the connecting ropes. You normally need to add at least 113cm to the size of the sail to indicate how much space is required to install the sail. so for example a 4.0m square sail requires a space of 5.13cm.
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Pentagon sail
Please note that you need to allow additional space for the connecting ropes. You normally need to add at least 113cm to the size of the sail to indicate how much space is required to install the sail. so for example a 4.0m square sail requires a space of 5.13cm.
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Combinations
Almost anything is possibly. Below are a number of different options that have proven to be popular combinations. We have some additional tools available to assist with configuring these multiple sail layouts. For help please contact us directly.
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two 5x5x5m triangles |
two 5x5x5m triangles |
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one 5x5x5m triangle
and one 4x4m square |
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Please note that you need to allow additional space for the connecting ropes. You normally need to add at least 113cm to the size of the sail to indicate how much space is required to install the sail. so for example a 4.0m square sail requires a space of 5.13cm.
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Fitting Ingenua shade sails
There are a number of different ways to fit Ingenua shade sails. Careful planning is required to ensure correct installation, but once the planning is done all the work is simple enough to be carried out by a DIY enthusiast or a local builder.
For each corner of the sail you need to decide how it is going to be fixed.
Tensioning Ingenua shade sails
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Sail tensioner is included on each corner of every sail.
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It is used to tension the sail by sliding the metal part towards the pole. |
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Fixing Ingenua to a wall
There are three options available that allow the Ingenua shade to be fixed directly to a wall
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| Fix to a wall at a specific height |
Fixed wall mount kit |
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| Fixed wall mount. Fixes the height of the sail on the wall, but enables easy set-up and take down with a pulley system. |
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| Fix to a wall enabling height adjustment |
Adjustable wall mount kit |
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| 1.65m long slider unit is fixed directly to a wall or existing vertical surface. This enables the sail to be angled, even when fixed to a wall. |
| Fix corner of sail directly to wall. |
Bolts
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Fix directly to wall with bolts. This can only be done on one corner of each sail. It can make taking the sails down difficult as they would probably need to be mounted at a point high up on a wall.
Bolts would need to be purchased from a local hardware store, as the construction of the wall will dictate the choice of bolt. |
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Ingenua posts system
The Ingenua posts system provides excellent flexibility and enables the shade sails to be installed almost anywhere. The posts provide support for the sails where the is no existing wall or structure to support the corner of the sail. The posts also enable easy height adjustment of the sail to give users flexible shade.
Posts can be installed either vertically or at a 75 degree angle, leaning away from the sail. The angled posts create a more contemporary looking structure. |
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Posts are supplied with a slider unit to adjust the height of the sail, so they can be easily angled. |
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Easy step is an optional extra. It provides a small platform to stand on, to make it easier to reach higher up the pole.
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Installing Ingenua posts
The decision on how to install the post would normally be made based upon the existing surface that the post is to be mounted onto and how permanent a base is required.
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Decking Concrete |
Deck base 75 degrees |
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Deck base 90 degrees, can be bolted down to an existing hard surface. Vertical version.
Permanent solution |
Decking Concrete |
Deck base 75 degrees |
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Deck base 75/105 degrees, can be bolted down to an existing hard surface. Used when the mast is required to be at an angle of either 75 degrees or 105 degrees.
For timber decking or existing concrete surface |
For deck bases
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Cover plate |
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Installing this between the deck base and the ground enables the deck base to be removed easily, when the shade sails are not in use for extended periods.
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Paving Tarmac Grass |
In Ground base 90 degrees |
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| Vertical in-ground base. The lower section of the ground base should be set into concrete to provide a stable support. |
Paving Tarmac Grass |
In Ground base 75 degrees |
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| Angled in-ground base, angles the mast at a fixed 75 degree angle. The lower section of the ground base should be set into concrete to provide a stable support. |
| Grass |
Ground screw |
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For screwing into soil. Install either vertically or at a 75 degree angle.
This is suitable as a temporary base but is not suitable for stony soil. |
Any flat surface Indoor |
Tile base |
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Tile base, for freestanding installation. Slabs need to be added to provide the stability. One of the two deck plates should be bolted to the top, once the tiles are added.
Use only where fixing to the ground is impossible |
Any flat surface Indoor |
Tile base cover |
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| A cover is also available for the tile base. |
Any flat surface Indoor |
Umbrosa base system |
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| New Umbrosa freestanding base with steel plates. Creates a lower profile option to the tile base. |
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Fabrics
Ingenua shade sails are available in three different fabric ranges, each with various colour options,
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Installation planning
Ingenua shade sails can be easily fitted into many different size areas. The tension adjuster allows a great deal of flexibility when positioning the poles or the wall brackets.
Information about the positioning of poles is available through the links below.
Laying out triangular shade sails click here
Laying out square shade sails click here
If any of the above details are unclear or you would rather speak to a representative to discuss what might suit your requirements best, please click here .
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