Wind How does this product hold up in the wind? I'm in the desert with summer heat of 110 and wind gusts ranging from 30 to 50 mph. Any input would ne appreciated. Thanks.
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The manufacturer recommends a minimum of 5'' timber posts. Will a 4x4 post work too? We are having trouble finding a 5x5 post and feel 6x6 will be way too large.
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Hi, could you post pictures please? I'm interested in this shade and would love to see your end result!
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I live in the Bahamas. Weather for the most part is nice, we welcome sea winds and sometimes they come. So far we have not had any problems with this thing. It says put.
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It gets pretty windy here in Texas too. Since the shade rolls up I don't use it when we have high winds or high wind gusts. Also, I currently do not have the bottom of the shade tied down which allows it to be rolled up easily. If I were to use the shade in a windy situation I would either weight the shade down or tie it down. It is possible to do this to the shade either by tying something on to each end or to permanently securing it to something. However, if you're not using the shade in the windy situation just roll it up and it will be fine.I hope this helps.
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We have fairly strong winds too, but the mesh was thinner than I expected and ended up doubling up the mesh. This worked for me and as long as you tie it up well it should hold up. It's not very porous so it should hold the dust back, but again, you'll likely have to double it up. I hope this helps.
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Well I'm in Texas and we get a lot of wind. I used the anchors that screw in the ground. Same as a pet leash anchor. So far so good!!!!
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We had rain and gusts around 30 mph in the woods of Northern Arizona's Rim Country. Properly secured we had no problems. I do recommended upgrading the tent stakes though.
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This grill works well in windy conditions. Here in Houston the spring season is pretty windy. We have cooked in winds of steady 25mph. This is a great grill , in my opinion. reliable, easy to clean, and when you learn how to adjust the temps for your favorite foods, you will be more than pleased with It. We are pleased with ours...
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Hi Lisa, I've used product for your basic question, coyotes, first thing I must urge you to be cognizant of, THE WIND !! it will be of little concern if the wind is in your face, you will be "praying" for eye wash and fresh air :-) I've found this to be a very powerful product. I would not hesitate to use on 'yotes out to 30 yards, I hope not to need it, but I would start against a Bear confrontation at 35 yards (downwind) and continue until affected !!! I wonder in canister temperature and maybe age of product had something to do with the 10 yard claim? not sure, its strong I know that. hope this helped Hi Lisa, I've used product for your basic question, coyotes, first thing I must urge you to be cognizant of, THE WIND !! it will be of little concern if the wind is in your face, you will be "praying" for eye wash and fresh air :-) I've found this to be a very powerful product. I would not hesitate to use on 'yotes out to 30 yards, I hope not to need it, but I would start against a Bear confrontation at 35 yards (downwind) and continue until affected !!! I wonder in canister temperature and maybe age of product had something to do with the 10 yard claim? not sure, its strong I... » Read More Hi Lisa, I've used product for your basic question, coyotes, first thing I must urge you to be cognizant of, THE WIND !! it will be of little concern if the wind is in your face, you will be "praying" for eye wash and fresh air :-) I've found this to be a very powerful product. I would not hesitate to use on 'yotes out to 30 yards, I hope not to need it, but I would start against a Bear confrontation at 35 yards (downwind) and continue until affected !!! I wonder in canister temperature and maybe age of product had something to do with the 10 yard claim? not sure, its strong I know that. hope this helped « Show Less
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I have it placed in my yard so it does not get direct wind. We have had wind gust up to plus 30 mph and have had no problems. I made 4 stake out of 3/8 x 2ft rebar and placed them on the corners with no tie downs. If you are going to place it in direct wind I would plan on getting bigger stakes and tie down line. The frame looks like it will hold up to high wind. Hope this answer your question.
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I have had mine for a couple of years now and I live in South Florida. It has held up much better than I expected in the sun, rain & wind. I would not hesitate to purchase one again when mine finally dies.
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Ours lasted through one season of arts and crafts festivals. As to the wind, I don't know, we have not been in any high winds as of now.
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I have used it in the wind. It works well. I've never had it "blow out." But you'll need some sort of wind block to retain heat to cook.
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Hello Brian: I live in the Desert and it gets pretty windy here. I have not had an issue with the cushions blowing away. However I am about 210lbs and I will tell you that I wish the cushions were a little firmer / thicker. I do love the set and would by it again if I could get a thicker cushion. They really are a great company to do business with. Hope this helps.
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I live two blocks in from the water in a high wind, high humidity, high temperature location. Mine is out in the elements in an uncovered seting area. So far so good but I have only had it outside for one season.
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Holds up great to wind. We have it over a pergola. We have had a couple severe thunderstorms come through Virginia with no issues.
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I've used it at Pismo Beach and it holds up well. That being said there have been times it was soo windy I didn't put it up, same as I didn't use my awning either. The wind was blowing so hard that it felt like the awning would rip off. So if it feels to windy for the awning you might want to error on the side of cation and not put up the room. Hope that made sense :)
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It will do OK in wind. My previous one was anchored to the ground by burying the feet and held up OK in 70 MPH gusts. heavy snow can be a problem as they get older and the tarp starts to sag a little. I tend to go out with a broom and bump off the snow from the underside if we get more than an inch or so.