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How
to assemble:
A flat-roofed structure
Pole
layout:
- Using
9.84 ft (3m) poles, plant them to a minimum depth of 23.62 inches (600mm)
and at center-to-center intervals as shown on the accompanying diagram.
This allows a comfortable working height of 7.87 ft (2.4m).
- Now
brace and anchor all the external poles utilizing whichever of the methods
illustrated you prefer, bearing in mind the importance of solid anchoring
to overall stability of the structure.
- Strain
high-tensile, 0.08 inches (2.25mm) cross wire through the pre-drilled
tops of each row of poles as illustrated.
Fitting the shadecloth:
| (a)
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Lace
up the shadecloth with edge wires as described earlier and lift each
wired roll into position, resting it on top of the cross wires. |
| (b) |
Now
attach and tension the edge wires to the end poles. |
| (c) |
Next
sew one end of the shadecloth onto the crosswire, or nail it if wooden
cross-members have been used. As described previously, stretch and
tighten the shadecloth before sewing the other end and joining the
edge wires. |
| (d) |
Bind
edge wires and cross wires together wherever they intersect. |
To
protect the structure itself and the crop beneath it, it is recommended
that all four sides be closed in with shadecloth (maximum 55% shadecloth).
Remember
in windy areas to angle the sides at 45 degrees.
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