"Internal" Guy lines for EMT structures?

[Drizzt321]

Any thoughts on doing "internal" guy lines for the square/rectangular EMT structures? By internal I mean guy lines from the corner going diagonal towards the pole next to it, rather than out from the edge of the structure. Possibly help prevent tripping and such.

[gaminwench]

Yep, this works.

[Token]

If it’s sturdy EMT and you have reasonable spans, it is the best way to go.

Now if you do a very long shade structure, it may be good to have some extra lateral strength in the middle.

Use common sense and have enough rope to add if needed.

[Drizzt321]

It's 8 or 10 foot spans, and not too enormous. I figure no matter what we'll end up with some tripping hazard since we'll need some open areas to walk in & out, but the more we can keep from tripping folks the better. The poles also have the nut welded on so we screw a bolt through to tighten down on rebar, although I'm getting so long lag bolts that the poles should fit over and will be easier to remove.