I'm thinking about putting my squat rack under this to keep it from getting wet during the winter months. Can this Canopy handle a strong wind?
1532631
Yes LB I believe it can. The family and I have been to the beach with and it held just fine. Also I let a friend borrow it for her wedding and that night was rainy and windy and it didn't move.
1532632
Wind maybe, but snow and rain will not run off canopy and cause it to collapse if not removed. I tried to add extra support too help stop water from accumulating but it never worked.
1532633
I like the product and you have the ability to anchor it down very well but for what you are wanting to do I would not. I suggest a Carolina cover. They are built heavier and stronger, but of coarse much more expensive.
1532634
Yes, it can handle strong wind. We loved ours in all weather. In fact, ours did well until the snows hit. We got a foot of snow and ours crumples like an accordion. It was about 10 months old. We were very sad to lose it.
1360636
I have mine under a covered porch so it doesn't get rained on. Unless you get some sealant to coat the top with, I don't think it would hold up too long in the rain/snow. It's fine in the sun, it lets fresh air through. It would probably be fine in windy conditions but it's light enough be be knocked over by a large dog unless it's backed up against a wall. Also, I'm in the pacific northwest so we have an abundance of rainy weather. If you're somewhere with tamer weather, it might be fine in the rain.
1966962
With 2 kayaks on the stand, it's heavy enough so it should not get blown over by wind. However, I did anchor the stand to 2 pieces of 3' long 4"x4" on each side just for stability and weight. I did recetly find my top kayak off the rack after a winter long outdoor storage by our community lake. The bottom kayak was still in it's leaning 45 degree position. I am thinking about getting a long bungee to strap the top one down to protect the top kayak during windy days.
413805
I'm sorry, but I really don't know. I secured mine with some thin string to a gazebo-like structure. It held throughout our horrible winter with winds sometimes up to 35-45mph. Could you possible tie it up with long string to a nearby window?
23965
We always close it up after use, so it has never been through any winds. No thicker than the fabric is, though, I doubt that it would do well.
2270361
I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
1219215
I would have to say "no" to that. This tent will no keep out the cold, but the rain, and if its set up properly it can withstand wind. Hope that helps.
2021568
I suspect it's OK for temporary use for your application; though you would need to secure it to the deck properly with bolts. Otherwise, a strong wind will blow it away.
1697041
I don't use it in a bike rack. It does wrap around the front and rear tires. I think it might be difficult to put the cover on the front tire and roll into the rack. Or if you are referring to a vehicle mounted rack... I doubt it would stand up to much of a wind. I simply put the cover on a lift it into the corner of the patio. It looks very nice and tidy.
539116
Hello, yes if it is really windy the canopy top could move a little bit. Please remember to keep the umbrella closed when not in use to prevent damage. Thank you.
780301
I live in the NW- By Seattle,WA. We get high winds mostly spring and fall-winter. So far, My screen fence has withstood the current high winds- Mine is Doubled up for extra privacy- facing West- to East secured on my side of the chain link. Mine billows like a sail and so far handles wind just fine- Single layer Vs wind ? should work fine. Some sunlight will show thru. kinda sparkles in late afternoon sun. Hope this helps- I've only had mine a month + D.Durham
1787921
Good question. The top of this canopy is a thick canvas and the base is connected by bolts. Though it has held up for me very well over the past two years, I doubt this will fair well under snow loading.
1315878
I didnt Support it when I first got it and heavy wind it blew over but didnt break. After I mounted it to on one side and a bouganvillia grew up the other side its sturdy and secure. It's pretty thick so if your are mounting the bottom of the legs with or in concrete I would say yes no issue. Or if the fence thats in concete is being attached to the sides of th arbor.
1890683
I had problems with sustained winds and rain. So I imagined lots of snow but also be a problem. The side that has the single support will move around a lot in the wind and get weighed down by water.
1787006
Hi we live in Portland Tx, Spring and Summer can be very windy here, 3 corners are anchored to the house and one on Post cemented and then anchor to a tree otherwise the post will bend, hardware used ( steel cable, turnbuckles, anchor mounts) bought at lowes... Haven"t had any issues so far, great shade cover.
71353
Can not vouch for how permanent as I have only had it a month, but my husband anchored it to concrete driveway and carriage house wall. Will see if it survives MT winter. I would take the canopy off if a big wind storm was predicted, and will keep snow from accumulating whenever possible.
379739
Sure it would. Just be careful at high speeds or if the wind kicks up. I've been blown around pretty good with my 6'4" on it when the wind was howling! I love this rack! The only bad thing is customer service, they are not very helpful with warranty replacement parts.