Msupsic
Marc S.
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2010
- Messages
- 80
- Reaction score
- 1
Hi All,
I've got a fun little patio project that shouldn't be too hard to execute. Please see attached images.
As you can see, our patio is raised up about 3' and built of stone and slate.
I want to visually define the living space by adding a string of suspended lights around the perimeter.
The challenge is that my wife (gotta love her) doesn't want poles in the way of the view. So I'm thinking to use just two pieces of 4 x 4 pressure-treated on each corner to do the job.
My main concern is that the string of lights will sag along the 35' length. So I thought maybe I could string a cable with some turnbuckles between the two poles to give the lights some support.
How can I prevent the tension on the two poles from pulling inward over time, and eventually bending them?
Thanks,
Marc
I've got a fun little patio project that shouldn't be too hard to execute. Please see attached images.
As you can see, our patio is raised up about 3' and built of stone and slate.
I want to visually define the living space by adding a string of suspended lights around the perimeter.
The challenge is that my wife (gotta love her) doesn't want poles in the way of the view. So I'm thinking to use just two pieces of 4 x 4 pressure-treated on each corner to do the job.
My main concern is that the string of lights will sag along the 35' length. So I thought maybe I could string a cable with some turnbuckles between the two poles to give the lights some support.
How can I prevent the tension on the two poles from pulling inward over time, and eventually bending them?
Thanks,
Marc