what is a good method of stabilizing the panels..the wind keeps catching mine...I cn use cement blocks, but looking for a lightwaeight solution ...thanks
1191831
One easy way would be to fix a loop of wire around the support corners, then drive an 8" spike using a large fender washer to prevent the spike head from escaping the wire loop.
1191832
I dont set it up on concrete but for grass and dirt setups, I have some 'u' anchors that I pound into the ground over the upright stands to keep it from being blown over. That has been easy cheap and effective for me. Good luck
1191833
while camping i use a piece of firewood on the "arms", then place rocks on the ends of the wood for stability. i was worried that the arms were too flimsy for anything too heavy like the rocks directly. the stakes is a great idea, but sometimes were are on blacktop or cement, or hard desert ground without the ability to use stakes!
52158
The panels that actually surround the tent or solid fabric they don't really let in a lot of breeze but it does keep the bugs out what I did was by sheer curtains and put that up as well cheap fix from the dollar store good luck
158899
Mine is under a pergola (which is attached to my deck) and have never had a problem with wind. I actually have 3 shades under there and not a problem all season.
901913
Yes you could do that. If your deck gets much wind exposure, you will need to put some heavy bricks or concrete blocks on the flaps that go around the bottom of the greenhouse. This is how I kept mine from blowing away or over onto it's side. The big question is: "Will you get enough light on a covered deck?"
2199450
Susan: Next time do what I did not do, believe the info from prior users. Mine is bolted to concrete blocks and fortunately has survived the summer. However, my gazebo on the lower side of my home procted from north and west winds the usual source of weather. I will never buy the 10x13 unit from this company again. Very cheaply made, my guess is I'll need a new unit next spring.
57737
I usually don't use it with a wind over 15mph...but I just read that owners are using bungee cords to stabilize the reflectors and am going to try it, but am looking for a picture of a sun oven fixed with bungee cords. That would help an awful lot, as we have had a lot of wind this summer.
1097159
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.
57739
We live in Arizona where the winds getting pretty strong... so far it has not had a problem... you might want to use a wire coat hanger to keep the reflectors stiffer
1667104
Push the middle part. To tilt. Do not leave it tilted if there's wind. It lessens stability.
895290
I leave mine up with the canopy off- just the poles- through the winter and if winds are strong. We tape the connections with electical tape- it stretches and comes off easily. We also have it tied down to our deck. I'm in Norfolk, VA. If a hurricane or Nor'easter threatened I'd take the whole thing down. It's pretty big so it catches a lot of wind. I would say just use common sense. Replacement parts are available. We had some poles bend in a strong windstorm and just bought PVC pipe to put over the poles. It slipped on tightly ,was secure, and not too heavy.
158900
I left two outside all winter. We had severe winds often. They are attached to my wood patio awning and a tree. No damage to the wood structure (built like a deck) however one of the shades tore at the corner. The other weathered everything and is still hanging.
117010
I would think it would be a problem. We get some wind in our area and it makes it difficult to view even when it's tied down secure. I usually wait to see if weather will allow me to setup. Hope this helps
1075005
I agree with the other responders... use a heavy duty light stand and sandbags (or an assistant) to hold the thing. It is a SAIL in the slightest wind. You can use it on any kind of monolight that has an umbrella socket.
2131475
We have our gazebo on the rooftop deck in Chicago (think windy city), while it is vented very well, in high winds it did start to shake and move, so we ended up screwing it to the deck and filling the hollow columns with sand (about 1 80lbs bag per column), the combination of the sand and the screws makes it rock solid. In the winter we take the canvas down so not to get snow build-up. If your not in as windy a place, you might just try the sand trick.
1735450
We live on the beach and it can be quite windy. We haven't had any problems due to wind, but we do have the pole secured on a deck railing as well as on the deck itself.
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?
2177290
Had it staked down very well but the wind (granted it was pretty windy..) collapsed the tent multiple times. I made up a 'splint' with tie wraps and sticks to bind the knuckle joints to get thru the night. Attempts to use it again was just a pita even without wind. The joints had failed.. But.. before the wind event the tent sure set up fast and was really nice. I'm keeping it simple again with the next one sticking with normal shock corded poles/rain fly/etc even though it's more trouble to set up.