Is this ok for outside? will it survive some minor morning sun and cold winters?
528578
I wouldn't think SUN could bother this, BUT RAIN Will. I don't recommend this for OUTSIDE.
528579
I have had mine outside for over a year, and it holds up beautifully. I'm in Kentucky, and we have hot summers and freezing winters, with occasional snow, sleet, etc. It has grated shelving, so water flows through it. I have occasionally put plants on the top shelves and planting materials, including heavy bags of fertilizer and potting soil on the lower shelves. It's been a lifesaver in my small space.
534656
It is designed to be used outdoors. I have not had an issue with it in the rain or the snow.
1061649
It's not built to withstand weather. So I doubt it should be outside unless very well protected. It's a good device though and I always received great support.
518126
I would suggest dissembling it for winter if you aren't going to use it. It stands up well, but it doesn't hurt to keep it out of the elements when you can!
1766676
It does hold up well to sun, wind, and cold weather conditions. We used it to cover a greenhouse we constructed.
1478683
I don't think it would hold up well outside. It is very well built/designed but I believe it was intended for inside use. It may do okay on a covered patio that was sheltered from the weather or it might do okay if you lived in a very dry area with little precipitation, but even in direct sun contact, I think the quality would go down quickly. We have it inside and we have loved it. Great toy! Hape products are impressive
1440399
The outside button seems to be weather resistant. My porch is covered, but it gets wet periodically. It is all solid state, so I think you'll be OK.
1940365
I don't use it in the rain so I can't answer how it would hold up. Works fine in cold weather.
1615435
Yes, it is suitable for outdoor conditions as long as it's not soaked or put in direct contact with water. I just purchased this keypad recently, so I don't know what the sun will do to it. As long as it's away from the path of the moving door.
1355763
I'd say you will have no problem. I'm in Chicago, and last winter was absolutely terrible. I have 2 of these and they survived just fine. Mine are in a corner protected from wind however
277926
I would not leave this outside for prolonged periods, particularly in winter weather. While it is well designed and materials seem to be quality there are many parts that would most likely rust and degrade from extreme exposure.
162835
Yes indeed. I have had mine outside in rain and snow for the past year or more. Just make sure it is snapped closed!
572638
I don't think it would last very long if it was directly exposed to rain and sun. It would be fine outside under a covered patio.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
1536685
I don't think it would hold up to much weather. I also believe it would fade very badly exposed to sunlight. I would suggest bringing it inside when not in use
1214847
No this is not meant to be for outside. You would need a hard covered shelter. Amazon does carry these also. This would not stand up to any continual elements (snow/rain/sleet) on a daily-long term basis.
314469
Ours is on a covered porch and is holding up great. I wouldn't recommend leaving it uncovered outside in the weather year-round.