How do you keep them in place, on the patio, so they do not roll away?
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The bottom is actually flat and so that it can connect to charger. It comes with a charging stand that you can leave it it for more sturdiness but mine sits on the floor
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It isn't a complete sphere. It has a small flat bottom where the ball sits on the inductive charger when needed. This flat area is water tight so no water gets in when you have it in the pool. It won't roll around on the deck on a regular day, however a really big wind might blow it around.
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The bottom is flat, so they will not roll on a calm day. If it were VERY windy, they would, since they are not very heavy. You could use a fine mesh net to cover it and tie it down.
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If you are talking about the bottom free edge of the shade when fully unrolled, then you could use bungees to some weights ( I use some exercise kettle bells). Otherwise, masonry drill to set anchor eye loops to the ground for fastening.)
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Yes. The stakes help prevent them from blowing away. If the location is prone to wind you may want to try weighing them down with a brick or rock.
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The trick is to get them to fit as securely and accurately to size as possible. I've had no trouble with sliding and bunching.
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Common problem as I understand. Unless they are in a place that gets good sunlight they will stay on.
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They're pretty light weight but it would need to be a pretty stiff wind to move them. If you get them wet, they wil. Expand and stay in place better.
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I KEEP mine outside but under a covered porch...the finish on them is minimal so if I were you I would put a coat of polyurethane on them. The wood seems solid enough to put outdoors.
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You can move them manually. It takes an allen wrench to tighten and loosen. But, they can swing out wide, and pull back flush.
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Do not over tighten. They are locking nots. If you keep turning they will strip. Just make then snug
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You add a pole end to it and it keeps it from coming out and moving too much around. Make sure to mount them so they are only just shy or the inside of the pole end.
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They stay put pretty well. I can't see them sliding very easily. We have never had a problem with them moving.
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They are better to just use them for a cover. Get a much better quality one if you want it to stay put. Hope this helps. :)
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I put them in my patio and poured locking sand around it... you should be able to pry it up when it comes time to change the battery. then you put more sand around it
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Definitely do not fold but maybe roll up. Try laying them flat under your mattress when not in use.
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I know people who leave them in place... I take it out if awning is going to be rolled up for storage or long periods of time. Awnings are too expensive to replace.
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I have it in the grass area in the yard. I used some long spikes to hold it down. The grass has grown around it now so its secure.
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We tried to mount them on a patio cover and the lights were too heavy for the clips. We ended up draping the lights over the patio cover. I would suggest getting stronger hooks for the lights if you mount them.