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I will probably try to add in some sort of quick release for that reason. I will update on here once my project is finished.

***Update - just talked to my pool builder who said absolutely NOT to install pole into pool decking. So I will be digging a 36"footer with rebar cage to install the pole. Thank you all for your advice and help!

Hi - thank you - we actually have a cantilever, but I'm wanting something a bit more semi-permanent to leave up so the pool is shaded even when I'm not out there to help keep water temp down. I do love my cantilever though!! It shades the table thats not under the gazebo :)

Thank you - we get hurricaine strength winds here too. I mounted a permanent gazebo structure into the concrete using the red dogs into the pool deck concrete, but it's much further away from the pool, and there are four posts to spread the torque over - I still get freaked out when we get...

Thank you - I think this is the route I. will go. I was trying to take the easier route, but I dont want to risk cracking my pool deck.

thank you - good idea!

They do provide expansion screws for mounting into the concrete, but I might get some heavier duty ones if they seem cheap. I used expansion screws when installing my gazebo into the same concrete and they seem to hold well. The concrete is 4". I had heard that about the failure point being...

It just says that's what the pole is for (hanging sun sails). I guess I assumed it would take the load but I didn't know how far back to set it from the pool edge(or concrete edge if I go on the other side). I've been researching this for weeks! 😩😩😩I thought I finally found a solution!

well - the concrete is already there so I was going to mount the base - purchased this pole.

36" deep into the concrete?

Hi there - I'm Maile and I'm new to TFP. After MUCH research, I have decided to finally install some sunsails over my pool so I don't have to swim in 99 degree water... I purchased a 10' pole with a 7.8" diameter base to be installed in the concrete around the pool. Does anyone know how far...

@philthy OK - I know this is an old post, but after taking out our 25' tree last summer due to disease, I REALLY need to do something to cool my pool off! I was going to mount a few brackets into the stucco of house using a stud finder and 3-4 inch nails but really want to use the block wall...