I am going to install on garage roof would I have to take them down in winter. live in PA.?
1459378
We take it down every year as it us plastic and the cold weather might crack it. We live in Illinois. So winter is rough here
1459379
Do not waste your money it is garbage leaks everywhere and that was in the summer. If you already purchased it send it back!
1023291
Top is easier to remove than install. Recommend removing it every fall season. Not just because of snow but winter winds will destroy it in short order.
945109
I live in Kansas, and mine are exposed to the weather, but are attached on my deck on the inside beam. You might leave them in place but cover with plastic through the winter. And take the handles inside or they will begin to rust where the screws are, as mine are starting to do. Otherwise I love my shades.
688124
No. Unless they are at foot level. Big winds, snow and ice have not damaged mine. But they are attached under my roof overhang.
2042732
We just bought ours this summer--we are in OK and don't get lots of snow. I am planning to take it apart when the weather gets cold and storing the parts in the garage.
1433058
I have them underneath the eaves of my roof so they're partially sheltered. My guess that they would be OK with no protection from the weather. My only concern would be water getting into the battery compartment. Some type of protective weatherproof tape over the opening would work.
2102887
With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
368372
We used a Garelick roof rake that has wheels that keep the blade about 1/2 inch off the roof. We removed about 18 inched of crusted snow and only one clip came loose. I think you'd be fine with fresh snow.
558694
I'd say yes to up to 35-40 degrees provided there's enough traction for the rubber feet or some other way to keep them from sliding off the roof.
449231
. I got them to trap the water from Melting snow off my car in the garage. I would say it woildnt be wose to leave them outside in the winter as they might split if they had a lot of water on them and they froze.
1679828
Yes I leave them out all winter.They will not stay on as long as the sun will not charge them to full capacity .
97619
If you mount the units under the panels then they'll be in constant shade as well that section of roof. Unless you live in Death Valley you should be okay.
449232
. I got them to trap the water fromMelting snow off my car in the garage. I would say it woildnt be wose to leave them outside in the winter as they might split if they had a lot of water on them and they froze.
1957616
I have had 2 of these outside for about 2 years now. They are under the eaves by my front door and in front of my garage out of the worst of the weather. They have worked flawlessly. However, I would not suggest exposing them directly to the elements.
1755148
I installed in the winter and never had an issue. VA doesn't get too cold for long but it does get in the 20's and 30's. As I said, never had an issue...attached unheated garage.
2208504
I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
333443
I mounted mine outside on the patio. It was under a roof, and I live in Florida. The weather didn't seem to affect it, but i don't think I'd want it outside in a Michigan winter.