Minimalist pergola with shade sail
Versatile sunshade
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I built a minimalist pergola with shade sail to protect us from the summer sun while enjoying our garden patio.
Its big advantage: The shade sail is attached to the pergola with magnets.
If needed, I can quickly take the shade sail down to store it during the winter months or inclement weather.
For the pergola, I used four pieces of square timber as corner posts.
The simple roof structure consists of T-irons so the magnets will adhere.
It would also be possible to construct the roof structure from wood.
For the magnets to still hold, it would be necessary to screw-mount small metal plates with hole
in the desired spots.
Construction details
The wooden posts of the pergola were bolted to the patio, and the T-irons were fastened to the wooden posts with screws. The entire structure is 6 x 4,5 m wide.
Material for the sunshade
Instead of the classic shade sail, I opted for awning cloth and bought it cut to size. This way, it has the perfect dimensions for my DIY pergola. The fabric is attached to the T-irons with the help of strong block magnets Q-46-30-10-N.
Side cover
The sides of the structures can also be covered as needed. The 8 m long fabric panels can be draped over the sides of the pergola if needed or folded up with magnets.
Versatile lighting
In addition, this battery-operated LED-light can be positioned anywhere. It hangs from a hook magnet BD-FTN-20 which adheres to a ring magnet R-27-16-05-N placed on top of the fabric panel.
Notes from the supermagnete team
- Neodymium magnets will start to rust during prolonged outdoor use. Rubber-coated neodymium magnets are the only exception since they are completely water-resistant.
- Instead of awning cloth, one could also use the product Alunet 3 x 6 m as a sunshade for the pergola.
- A similar structure is shown in the customer project Mosquito tent.
Articles used
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Block magnet 46 x 30 x 10 mm, holds approx. 29 kg, neodymium, N40, nickel-plated
| 1 pc. | 16,59 EUR ea.* | |
| from | 3 pcs. | 15,00 EUR ea.* |
| from | 10 pcs. | 13,56 EUR ea.* |
| from | 20 pcs. | 12,88 EUR ea.* |
| from | 40 pcs. | 12,25 EUR ea.* |
| Ask for a rebate from 240 pcs. | ||
Available: 5 pcs.
Ring magnet Ø 26,75/16 mm, height 5 mm, holds approx. 11 kg, neodymium, N42, nickel-plated
| 1 pc. | 4,18 EUR ea.* | |
| from | 3 pcs. | 3,67 EUR ea.* |
| from | 10 pcs. | 3,23 EUR ea.* |
| from | 20 pcs. | 3,01 EUR ea.* |
| from | 40 pcs. | 2,82 EUR ea.* |
| Ask for a rebate from 280 pcs. | ||
Available: 3 542 pcs.
shade netting for car and garden, 3 x 6 m
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
| 1 pc. | 195,11 EUR ea.* |
Available: 244 pcs.
shade netting for car and garden, 4 x 6 m
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
| 1 pc. | 240,45 EUR ea.* |
Available: 204 pcs.
shade netting for car and garden, 3 x 5 m
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
Reflects 80% of solar irradiation
| 1 pc. | 161,25 EUR ea.* |
Available: 61 pcs.
neodymium hook magnet Ø 20 mm, holds approx. 13 kg, thread M4
| 1 pc. | 3,11 EUR ea.* | |
| from | 3 pcs. | 2,73 EUR ea.* |
| from | 10 pcs. | 2,39 EUR ea.* |
| from | 20 pcs. | 2,23 EUR ea.* |
| from | 40 pcs. | 2,08 EUR ea.* |
| Ask for a rebate from 260 pcs. | ||
Available: 32 209 pcs.
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