Does anyone keep theirs outside? How does it hold up? We live in southern california and I was thinking of putting this on our shaded patio. Thoughts?
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do not put this toy outside unless you bring it in right away! yes it will fall apart outside.
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I wouldn't. It didn't hold up in the house very long, so I can't imagine it lasting outside.
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We left ours up outside for a month or so outside and it did not rust or get damaged. It seems pretty sturdy as long as you keep it staked into the ground..If you get alot of wind you may want to bring it in also.
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I've had mine outside on my balcony in an uncovered location since I purchased it in July. It is also in a place that gets a lot of water because I keep plants on it. It still looks brand new, no sign at all of rusting.
820552
I have put it outside in the sun, but i don't leave it outside. I live in Florida and sometimes it is to humid outside, and i don't want it to rust or get dirty.
1960763
Mine is hung outdoors, in a sunny location. It is there, rain or shine. I would be skeptical of hanging it in a humid environment in the shade.
828003
I purchased this fan for an outdoor patio earlier this year and have had no problems with it. My previous fan had rusted over the years, but since this is made for the outdoors , am hoping to avoid this problem. Have received lots of compliments on the sleek look. Hope this helps!
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I don't know how it will fair outdoors year round. I have mine in a screened in outdoor room. Just not sure how it will hold up with weather. I love it tho. I've received compliments on it.
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I guess you could take it outside if your patio is covered. We bought it before the birth of our child. We've had it for3 years now. It still looks good. A little squeaky. But it cleans up easily and fabric stays soft.
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It is ok. It will hold up a little bit but not forever. The sun and rain will eventually make it rot as it does with everything. We live in southwest Florida and even our patio umbrellas get dry rot.
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Well Ron, I live in California so the most weather it has had to hold up against is some wind and a little bit of rain, both of which it handled just fine. It does however build up condensation and drip on whatever you have stored inside. Hasn't been a big problem for me but it should be considered. I hope this helps.
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I have it outside under my patio, problem it will only stay on for a while, once it gets hot it will kick off and once it cools down enough you will have to back and click it back on. I had mine for about two months and it stop working.
608684
Ours was under our covered porch, not sure for extended outdoor use, how it would hold up. We only used it for Halloween.
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I have had mine out for about a year, in the high mountain sun of Colorado. It gets direct sunlight until mid afternoon, and the color seems to be holding up well. Hope this helps.
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I would not keep it outdoors because of the concern for rust. It seems to be made for an indoor set up. If you have to put it outside in the open, put a big tarp over it, that may help a little.
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I love ours, but I don't think it would hold up well outdoors. Wood might age too quickly; hinges would probably rust. Would also be tough to clean.
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I have the shade sail over the pergola at the end of the double drive way. There is complete shade...we park the car, have a nice seating area, etc. I have hanging baskets around the perimeter of the pergola so the sun does get to the plants, but without damaging intense sun. Sorry, but I just cannot tell you the % of shade...it's just nice and comfortable and the temperature difference is remarkable. We live along the gulf coast and we do get intense heat at times, but it's still "tolerable" under the shaded pergola. We love it, but will have to replace for next year/season. This has lasted approx. 5 years and could last longer, but will plan on reordering for next season and will probably change the color. We women love to decorate outdoors also. It has held up well and has been out in our sometimes not so mild winters, tropical storms, extreme heat/sun of our summers. Emily
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I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your... » Read More I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. « Show Less