How sturdy is this conversion kit in high wind areas?
1965860
Hi, it's as sturdy as you mount it. I bought 2in lag screws and filled the holes with weatherproof caulk so it's not going anywhere.
1965861
We installed this product on a 3" pole we had with our old board. We reused the pole and board and this product bolted up to the pole and old board with out any problems. This past February we had a tornado take down our barn and damaged our home , the backboard stood up to the 95 MPH winds without any damage. It split the concrete base the pole was set in, but the board , rim, and conversion kit was in perfect condition. Good luck.
93153
We have an especially windy back yard and with blocks on the base it has been fine. As long as you take it down in high winds it is OK. We used 16 inch flat paver stones to weigh it down.
555104
I have found it very sturdy. I have two long seed feeders, a suet feeder and a water tray and have had no problems. Even in high winds while the feeders sway a great deal, the pole remans strong.
1620751
Just make sure you anchor that baby down really well.. It can handle even 35 -40 mph winds!!!!
2209687
I luv it. Very sturdy.we get severe winds and it doesn't phase it. I also like how it has a extra piece to make the holder tsller if you want.
2017131
We did not use our during the winter yet. We had it up in August and it survived some high winds from summer storms without any issues. I was impressed on how sturdy and easy to assemble it was for the price :) Hope this helps
1043404
Mine has been up in some crazy Colorado winds and done just fine, but I have the sand bag weights attached to it or it would have blown away. This is my 2nd year having it up.
1290287
Yes, it is very strong . We used it when it was windy and it was ok and as we can change the position it is very convenient to be able to be protected against the wind
2061283
Yes,I live on a mt. top and high winds are common and this model has held up well.We had a 50 mph wind that broke the pole holding our two ant's.and it only did minor damage to the ant.This is a great value for your money .
1637063
No, it's quite rugged. The only problem I have is the wind blowing over the whole machine from the height of the housing. I keep it outside under my porch.
27201
It should be no problem if built according to directions. I have used part of mine as a chicken coop for over a year now and it's survived 30-40 mph winds and heavy snow. I also realize it's not the same quality as the $700+ models at the big box stores. Also be sure you have the tools, time and help to build this. my costs with the kit plus wood and other supplies put me over $350, not counting my time involved.
1030748
It is not difficult if you use a funnel. I decided against filling the base and instead I put four bags of sand on top of the base and it has been sturdy against 60-70 mph winds. I hope that helps.
310294
It tends to get windy here as long as you have it anchored down with all the doors and windows closed you should be fine. We had wind gusts over 40 mph with no issues.
780480
I don't know the weight but it is heavy and well built. I doubt that it would blow over in a high wind.
280326
I don't know actual wind speeds but if your anchor points are solid it can handle a good wind. Has provides good shelter in windy rain storms for us
797382
I used it three times last summer, and on one camping trip the winds were going about 20 mph. I had it staked tight to the ground, and had no problems. It moved a little in the wind but had no issues of anything ripping.
851157
I would not bother setting it up if the winds are high for it will pull it up from the ground. The strongest winds I personally tested mine in was about 15-20 mph. I wouldn't really recommend it though.