How does this umbrella hold up to wind? We live in Fort Worth and the winds can be quite brisk. On some days 15 to 20 mph is no uncommon.
453055
I live in Little Elm, TX and I've had no trouble with this umbrella at all. However, it's huge so I only open it when I'm actually using it. Also, I'm careful not to over extend it when opening it. Just so you know, it takes about 300# of sand to fill the bottom. It's beautiful and I love it!
1905341
Absolutely not. Wind, rain, pretty much any element is an issue. I'm on my third one and my review is changing as I realize how few things it stands up to. It's perfect for what you are describing but if the wind is heavy you are in trouble. I have anchored it down but then came the rain and it caved in.
1177023
It will do OK in wind. My previous one was anchored to the ground by burying the feet and held up OK in 70 MPH gusts. heavy snow can be a problem as they get older and the tarp starts to sag a little. I tend to go out with a broom and bump off the snow from the underside if we get more than an inch or so.
238245
I have left it open for gusts 15-20 miles/hr. & it was fine. When I expect stronger gusts, I close it.
958753
It has lasted through several storms here in Iowa without any issue. It's ok open in the wind/rain but I have kept it closed when I'm not using it.
1370848
I've had this umbrella over six months with almost daily use for sun protection, and live just a few miles from the coast in Southern California. It gets very windy here. The umbrella does great in wind compared to others I've had. There are wind vents, and a strap at the end of the handle (which is kind of awkward in shape but I've gotten used to it), that you can have around your wrist as an extra precaution to keep it in your grasp. Recommending it for windy areas.
273790
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.
1412496
Afraid I can't answer that until I get home and search for a tag, I will get back to you on that.I will say it is the best umbrella I have ever owned. I work in downtown Chicago and our infamous winds have not turn it inside-out yet. I will like buy at least one more of these "bad-boys".
470611
I'm sorry...we had a tornado in our area and the umbrella was "gone with the wind"...it was very well made, fabric was durable, it worked well...unfortunately, in TX, when the wind comes, everything goes...we are planning to buy another one next summer when our yard is redone...we liked it
1336642
We have had a few good wind storms maybe 40+ mph and it has held up well no issues except the cover comes with little boots that you tie onto the gutter spouts before the cover goes on and one of them came off and caused a small hole. Most likely my fault. Just need to find a better way to tie on the boots. No complaints though.
601849
Have only had winds around 25-30 mph and a fence protecting one side... but so far so good. I have had it set up for over a year and no problems.
333394
I've only set it up once and it never experienced what I would call strong winds. It did perform admirably in the light breeze that night after I tied it down with the included rope and stakes.
1534342
Awesome! We live in the South and when it rains here, it pours, literally! And lots of strong gusty winds, too. We've had the shade up for 4 years and it's still going strong. We recently purchased another to cover more of our deck.
780302
Florida can be very windy and it is holding up well. Yes, the breeze goes through the mesh.
2087653
I know what you mean, we used to live in North Carolina and the winds got bad out there. It is not heavy but not light either when I hold it in my hand. I stood up on a scale with it and it weights 5 1/2lbs. Id say it will stay put during regular winds. During bad winds like 40 mph, even our big swing was flying. I really like this crocodile and so do my boys - 4y and 19 m. When only one of them wants to use it, he sits in the middle, both of them on opposite sides, and when a friend comes over, all 3 of them have a seat. I would recommend it because it is not that big or heavy to put it away during high winds, it is very easily wiped clean, nowhere for spiders to make webs, and the handles are smooth, unlike other seesaws on which I red reviews for. The kids have it inside or outside as they please. If you want to, I would set it out front next time its quite windy, which is often on our hill by the ocean here in Hawaii, and Id let you know what it did.
1405968
it is steady and strong. i've seen nothing like it. so far ours has tested tough winds and rain up to 35 mph!! up for 6 mths. I do plan to cement the legs inside a 5 gl. bucket now that hurricane season is here.
992684
I have mine outdoors; so far, no problems in the wind, when sheltered by trees and a fence, or rain.