I just ordered 2 of the 8' x 6'. do you think i can roll them up and leave them in place for a PA winter?
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I live in Wisconsin, mine is down all The time to prevent birds from flying Ingo The Windows. No problems so far.habe Gad it for some time befire Winter.
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They definitely look like they can withstand some winter abuse. Having said that, I live in CO and took mine off for the winter. Didn't want snow/rain getting inside the metal mechanism.
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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.
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I have had mine down before the Wisconsin winter set in way before, to keep birds from flying into the window, works fine no problems, I have spacers between the bottom of the screen and window so when birds fly into the window they have a bit of airspace between the screen and window.
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The legs, arms, and sides are "2-by" material while the rest is 3/4" stock. They should stand up pretty well against wind gusts. I made them a little sturdier by screwing down the rear block (for the folding mechanism) to the side rails. I don't really need to fold them for storage where I live.
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Absolutely however, if you live in a windy area or you try to do it on a windy day you will need two people OR something to hold down the side you are not cutting. Best to open completely & lay across the "bed " or wherever you want it just to make certainthat you are leaving enough to "pn" to the ground (bed). Hope this helps. Have used these for appox. 3 years. Fold & save for next season if you want to. Eventually they will need to be replaced if you are careful they will last a long time.
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Absolutely. I put them up when I bought them and they have not moved since . :)
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I would assume so. you'll have 2 ft extra on each side. the excess will better cover it. but don't use a poor quality tarp. might as well have a trash bag.
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The box the panels came in is 16 1/2 x 18 x 19. From what in have heard you do not want too roll these up too tight or you may break the connections between the panels.
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NO! They are way too thin for that. They will help, and will keep the wind off, but anything cooler than 65 and you will be cold. You CAN use them as a layer. It takes a little work, but under my 3/2 they work fine.
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They are definitely flexible enough to roll up, I am just not sure if they will lay flat after storing them rolled. I store them flat because I honestly don't think they would.
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Yes I leave it up year around. It will sagIn the Middle a little and that is where water will collect and drip. I would think it would Block the sun in the winter making it colder unless positioned like a wall. It would keep the wind out. I hope thatHelps.
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It would probably be overkill. They are left and right aligned. We use them outdoors and the area they cover is large and they are adequate.
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Mine is 68w x 48h so it might be a bit big. No rips, tares anywhere! Held up this winter & our area was rated worst in the country (Toledo, OH).Hope this helps.
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I wouldn't think so, they are not rated to be used outdoors. That being said, you could probably enclose them in some sort of plastic bag or something, to keep the rain and snow off.
1005656
I didn't put them out til Spring...but it was a cold Ohio Spring. I think they would be fine..just make sure you drill holes in them for drainage. They look really nice.
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We feel that you would not want to go smaller. They are not a true rectangular, not straight across. But we do have two of them and the shade in Az. is a welcome site for the summer heat. We have had them for two years and Love them. They have held up very well. As long as they are tight they will not sag. Enjoy the Sun Shade.
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I wouldn't chance it. If you want to combat snow I would avoid these type of canopy and go with the professional grade.
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It rolls up nicely. I think we can get it down to 30" when we squeeze it up real tight. We just stored it standing up for the winter (inside). It comes with straps to roll it up with.
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it says it on the description, I would go measure them but I have 3 different sizes and don't want to measure wrong. I looked at the sizes listed and measured my patio stuff and it fit great. I put the covers on last fall, they wintered well but are on a screened in roofed porch. all I did this spring was wipe them off put a protertor (a plastic type) folded them up and put them in a box for summer storage. they are now like new !