I need a screen for a concrete patio. Will this work without staking it down or using tie-downs? How much wind can it withstand without stakes?
1836695
In my opinion staking it down its a must, even in light wind. The frame is a bit weak since it has several connecting parts. Add to that the fact that it's big. On concrete I've use weight sand bags.
1836696
I dont think it will withstand wind without some kind of support Even if you put sand bags on the legs I would think you should still tie down to keep it stable at the top.....
1836697
Although the feet on the bottom help it stand straight I would not use it outside without at least tying it down. It cannot take any wind when it is not tied or staked.
1836698
I think you would have to modify the base, as this needs to be set up by 2 people and tied to balance the screen. Not sure about the wind, but we always tied and staked it down.
1836699
It's pretty stable on its own but if you have wind other than light you should tether or use some other means of support.
1574602
It comes with heavy duty metal u-shaped stakes that anchor it securely into the ground. We have had some of the worst storms in decades and had no issues with it whatsoever. It's been solid. The only thing showing wear is the cloth canopy, which faded from the sun.
71646
Nothing really needed at all. I used only my hands. No tools are required. You might need help getting the plastic cover on and a step stool too. I set it up on my patio last year and had no issues with it at all. Even in strong winds of 35 to 45 MPH did not cause any problems. If you live in an area with stronger winds then you might want to use weights to hold it down. The bottom of the legs come with flanges that will allow you multiple ways to secure the house down. You could just set some heavy pot plants on top of these flanges to hold it down. Hope this helps. We do like ours very much and we don't have to carry our 50 plus pot plants in during a freeze. Nothing really needed at all. I used only my hands. No tools are required. You might need help getting the plastic cover on and a step stool too. I set it up on my patio last year and had no issues with it at all. Even in strong winds of 35 to 45 MPH did not cause any problems. If you live in an area with stronger winds then you might want to use weights to hold it down. The bottom of the legs come with flanges that will allow you multiple ways to secure the house down. You could just set some heavy pot plants on top of these flanges to hold it down. Hope this helps. We do like ours very... » Read More Nothing really needed at all. I used only my hands. No tools are required. You might need help getting the plastic cover on and a step stool too. I set it up on my patio last year and had no issues with it at all. Even in strong winds of 35 to 45 MPH did not cause any problems. If you live in an area with stronger winds then you might want to use weights to hold it down. The bottom of the legs come with flanges that will allow you multiple ways to secure the house down. You could just set some heavy pot plants on top of these flanges to hold it down. Hope this helps. We do like ours very much and we don't have to carry our 50 plus pot plants in during a freeze. « Show Less
322014
Yes, fairly well. BTW: it will withstand wind a lot better if tie it down by taking separate ropes, and running over the top. The places where you supposed to tie the ropes on, will just pull holes in it when the wind blows. The screen doors don't last very well, wind or no.
1593609
We have used it without stakes on the grass, but it will move around a bit with every throw. I think it would be frustrating to use it on a driveway, unless you don't mind re-positioning it after every few throws.
2055191
I have only used it on big beaches in Maine and Florida. The stakes supplied are ok but in big winds using better stakes worked fine. I have not needed a sand anchor. I mostly use it on it's side. I use all guy lines when upright. I really like this item. My family now has three of them.
1662641
I have two of the screens in my basement and love the look and how we can partition work areas. They aren't heavy and I'm not sure how it would handle tropical weather (or the outdoors in any climate). I am guessing that it would definitely require securing the ends which might mean that you loose the natural flow look/roll look. Love the idea of using it in an outdoor shower though. Any amount of wind would also blow it down (it's thin, not bulky at all).
99464
I anchored mine down with heavy duty fence stakes from home depot and it withstands strong winds. The tiny stakes provided are laughable. The rest of the greenhouse is quite economical and functional.
712614
The legs have a flat pad that would sit nicely on concrete. The problem would be to anchor it down something you must do if there could be any wind at all. From experience it acks like a big KITE.
1734961
There are stake holes for tent stakes. When we use it on our deck we secure it with these on windy days. It is so easy to put up we don't leave it up all the time.
1417368
I ordered this to take to the beach. I would highly recommend sand anchors. What we did was dig holes aobut 6-8" deep, put the stake in sideways, and pack sand and water on top of it. It held for the most part, but some high winds definitely made the stakes loosen and therefore the net sagged. also note that the poles seemed to dig down into lose sand a bit when trying to make the lines to the stakes tight. Not a problem, unless you must have the net at the exact correct height.
1890515
I installed the gazebo with my son yesterday on a cement patio. I don't want to make holes in the patio to bolt it down. Any suggestions how to secure it so that a strong wind won't take it away? Thank you.
698625
It will stand up fine on a concrete surface and is very stable. It has been my experience that staking is mainly for windy conditions. Again, from past experience, if it is not staked, medium to high wind can cause it to lift, roll, flip and damage the frame. I would not leave it up unstaked in wind. I do leave mine up all the time; however, it is nestled and secured between 4 posts at the corners. I hope this helps and best of luck!
849579
I used large rocks to weight it down but it shifted in wind. My son used long a masonry bit to drill holes through our stone tile patio blocks. Then used large washers and long screws to secure gazebo frame in the stone tile. SECURE!!
1734962
It comes with stakes only for securing in dirt. It would be hard to secure it on a paver patio.
1118540
We anchored down with stakes. Have not used in high winds so can't say. Very happy with purchase would buy again.
760773
yes it will stand up - it is very heavy duty and it not a "pop up" style. with any wind though should be staked but can use sand bags for weight as well. Use can use patio heater in it as long as you leave one end open