Has anyone had this shade installed for more than 2 years? Has it held up? Any fading or rips?
587513
We have had ours for a year, and take them down for the winter. There has been no fading or ripping, and they have been up for a few very windy storms. They do stretch a little though.
587514
We bought ours in Feb 2012, so just under two years ago. We live in Phoenix, AZ. Has held up great, no noticeable wear or fading even with our 300+ days of sunshine and intense Summers and monsoon storms. I honestly was expecting to get two Summers out of it, but looks like I will get more. Great buy and quality, will buy again when/if this one fails.
587515
No, I haven't. Only have it for 2 or 3 months but so far so good, no issue with fading or riping
587516
We hung and used our sun shades all summer (4 months). We recently took them (6 of them) down, folded them and with the exception of some stretching, they looked like they had just come out of the package. We purchased a pale wheat color ( not the color they advertised, the the name that best describes the color) and they did not fade. This was only one year...and I hope for as successful a summer (s) in the years to come.
1177924
I have used this about 5 years now and it hasn't faded yet. Neither has the new one I bought last year!
1257840
Mine has not faded. I love it but it has to be rolled back in if the winds get to high. If not it becomes un level and is not easy to get back level. I only roll it out about half when I am cooking under it and its raining. I love it, it serves the purpose for me, thanks.
101522
The material is strong and in pix heat..should last a couple of years ..although depending on color u may see some fade. My personal concern would be more around the wind. The curtain is anchored on top but there is no stabilizing factors on the sides and the bar along the base will slide, or the material will shift along the rim that holds it. Depending how much extension u maintain, I would think u would have a lot of sway and pull. The wind, in my opinion will contribute to the deterioration of the overall curtain as designed ... I am wondering if u might be better of with an awning rather that a curtain in that they have a stronger stabilizing structure around the " curtain material" Please understand this is my opinion and not a reflection on the product itself...I used it in LA ..was satisfied, but even here, after a year or so I found the plastic chains that raise and lower to be of poor quality and the curtain shifted often and had to be reset in relation to the bottom stabilizing bar ( it slips)
1060951
No fading after 3 years. All plastics will fad in time. I live in the Mid-Atlantic region and the fender flares have held up great, so far. I would buy them again.
1248406
It is windy enough here that if it does rain (5 times per year) it blows off or evaporates from the heat. I have never noticed and puddling. Make sure you don't pull it too tight when you install it. I paid a professional awning company to install it and now it is tearing pretty badly. It didn't even make it a full year but I think that could have been avoided if it had been installed a little looser which if it had been might not have ripped but might have allowed puddling?
680027
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.
1732070
We've had ours since spring and sits directly in the Colorado sun for more than 1/2 day. Have not noticed any fading, cracking, etc. Looks great.
1001550
I have had this for about 3-4 months and it is still in good shape. I would have to expect some fading after a year, but it should be in great shape as far as construction wise goes.. I would recommend it highly!
70549
I bought mine 2 years ago and with multiple play dates a week during the summer, I would say that it has held up pretty well. I do suggest putting a small table on top of the blower to shield it from the sun. If it gets overheated, it'll shut off. It took me awhile to figure out what was going on with mine the first season.
784062
I have had mine for 2 years sitting out in the harsh texas sun and the cold icy winters. it has weathered storm after storm and a tornado. It is still holding strong except the beautiful colors have faded a lot. It does come with a duffl storage bag (at least mine did) if you want to store it when not in use.
799377
We have had the shades for one year. So far, very satisfied and no sigh of fading. The shades are on the west side of our house.
1438262
I have only had it a year and there has been no fading and it has not warped. I am not sure this is a long enough test. I have been happy with it so far.
1177892
We have had it for a few months and it is a very nice heavy duty cover. I would assume if it will be in the direct sun every day it might fade some.
1477448
I have had mine for 3+ years. It does get some abuse from my teenagers. It hangs in the shade, and do not allow it to get rained on, too often.
1728890
The fixture will hold up fine with wind and ice/rain if installed securely. It is a strait forward simple design. The shade is not deep so the bulb would be exposed to a driving rain. I use an indoor outdoor decorative bulb. Fixture is all metal, baring a direct hit from a wind driven projectile I expect this fixture to last indefinitely..
681262
The cover is made well, but make sure you do have it tied down well. I have someheavy winds and it ripped. It will fade from the sun as well. But for the price, its not bad. Life about 2 years plus.