Does it hold up well in the sun? One review makes it seem like they do not. Wanted to use in sun as an awning.
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Hi Brian. I went to the Equinox website and they don't say anything about resistance to sunlight (or UV radiation). So, I suspect sunlight will deteriorate the Equinox. I bought two Equinox to use as a car cover and the tarp will get some sunlight. I'm curious to learn how long the tarp will last. The car is mostly in shade during time when trees have leaves. Right now I covered the Equinox tarp with another "tarp" to prolong the life of my Equinoxes. Tarps which provide both water protection and UV protection are very expensive.
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I just got mine and have not put it up yet but my sister has had one for years and it works great and holds up to wet weather...
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Mine remain outside, but under an awning so they are not constantly exposed to sun and rain. No fading or deterioration has occurred.
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I have found that it is best installed on an angle as it will stretch if holds water. The sun shrinks it back again. I also found it has to be tightened up from time to time as the cord that comes with are nylon so they stretch some too
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I used it for an outdoor potting bench, even though it's labeled for indoor use. So far there doesn't seem to be a problem, no peeling or anything, and it's been well over a year in the AZ sun. I couldn't tell you if it's actually UV resistant though.....
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I've had mine for over a year and it still works good even in the Arizona sun. If you're looking for minimal protection like to just keep things out of the elements this will work good. If you want some sort of anti theft protection look elsewhere. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure, however, I live in Nevada and it gets pretty hot in the Summer. I put mine under a tree and near the fence so it gets shade most of the day. It has been holding up pretty well, no warping yet.
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we have had our set for about a year. It is located within our lanai and has been in the shade over 90% of the time and it has not faded. Can't say what would happen if it was subjected to a lot of sun.
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We have kept it under an awning in the back without breaking it down. We will have it a yr this Aug and it has kept it's color and everythng so far.
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On windy days I roll mine up. I don' think the metal holding the top are strong enough to hold up to higher winds. I fastened the frame to my deck rails with tie downs and that solved the problem with the wind. This winter I have kept it rolled up. Later on when the weather gets better, I will unroll it and fasten it to my deck. It makes nice shade in the summer.
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It is a pretty thick fabric so I guess it would hold up to sunlight. I covered it with mulch and stones when I used it.
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Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
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I live in an older mobile home and affixed it to the top of my awning. So far it's still up there (nearly a year) and working great. My only concern was wind since the solar part is kind of a little sail but it remains sturdy and steadfast!
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We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.
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I've had mine outside for a few months. It is placed in the shade. I sweep it off with a broom. It appears to be holding up well.
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I live in the central valley of Ca. During the summer the sun will blacken exposed 2x4s. The point being that those UV rays eventually win. We have a horse trailer with a fiberglass roof and I bought one of these four years ago and one year ago. Eventually the sun wins, I will buy another of these covers in a year or two. In other words, I am happy with it, but the sun will win.
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So far so good!! I have had it out on my back deck and it has held up well so far. I will say I am concerned about the Florida sun and we will see how it does through the summer.