i live in a wind area....are there ways of securing the stand
1252430
In regards to windy conditions, please see my 2013 review by CWH on Amazon. I haven't used this item during any windy conditions. I do not feel comfortable that it would sustain heavy winds. As for securing the umbrella in the sand, I don't think the stakes that come with the umbrella will suffice.
1252431
There are metal rods to secure to the ground if the ground is soft, or you could put a cooler or bags near the base, but if the wind is more than 15 mph, you may have trouble.
1252432
It does come with metal tent pegs for securing in dirt and sand. The stand is actually more sturdy than I thought it would be. I have also taken along small trash bags so when I set up the umbrella stand, I put rocks in the bags and hang on or place over the legs.it is an awesome umbrella. Well made. I have been really happy with it and I paint outside a lot.
1259279
I have been in 2 thunderstorms with some winds and it has held up. I used the 4 corner stakes, 4 rope tie stakes provided which are attached, and I use an extra top tarp over the back of my truck where I sleep anchored with bungee cords to my roof rack and then anchored to front of Coleman Screen room with bungees for extra water protection. Without proper securing I'm sure it would fly in the wind as it is very light weight. I love this product but for camping long term and to endure all weather conditions which may arise I do secure it very well.
131281
you don't. We put a 3 foot metal rod on each side and tied it to arbor with a snap tie and used a sledge hammer and knocked that metal rod into ground and it secures it just fine and we have heavy winds here.
370986
I am not sure if you are just putting this up for an event or keeping it up for an extended period of time. If it is just for an event, then I would use sand bags tied to the bottom of each of the poles. I live in Vancouver, Wa near the Gorge and we get High winds about 4 to 5 times during the year, and my canopy is set up year round and acts as another room off my patio, and we have the canopy bolted to the house in several places on one side of the canopy and several steal stakes in the ground on the other side where we taped the poles to the stakes. It has servived 2 springs one summer, and a winter. I am very happy with this one, and over the years we have tried several other canopies. Hope the sand bag idea is helpful, dress them up if this is for an important event. 20 lbs per pole is my suggestion. GOOD-LUCK !!!!
293244
Yes. The stakes help prevent them from blowing away. If the location is prone to wind you may want to try weighing them down with a brick or rock.
119268
I plan to put a sand bag on the base just in case needed. We have had high winds and it never moved.
1716856
I use my base for a 9' umbrella, out in the middle of my property and wind hasn't been a problem on ths a South Shore of Long Island. My base didn't come with the threaded piece that holds umbrella in the hole. I found a replacement- good luck with getting help from the company
1427890
There is a draw string sewn into the hem around the bottom (floor) that you can pull tight and secure that way. I would also us a bungee cord around the whole thing at the center for extra protection when severe winds are expected. There are no loops sown in to attach to ground stakes, etc. it's a good heavy product which I would buy again. Good luck, CTG
1787006
Hi we live in Portland Tx, Spring and Summer can be very windy here, 3 corners are anchored to the house and one on Post cemented and then anchor to a tree otherwise the post will bend, hardware used ( steel cable, turnbuckles, anchor mounts) bought at lowes... Haven"t had any issues so far, great shade cover.
1264260
Excellent....but you would need something to hold the legs in place in the event of wind.
894158
I use bungee cords to secure pole to bleachers and use at my sons football games all the time. If you secure it well, even in strong winds, no problem. Works very well and set up/break down is fast. Sit in the back so you don't block any views.
2029010
Yes, there is a screw to secure the tiki torch into the stand. However, it is not so strong that it would withstand high winds.
413805
I'm sorry, but I really don't know. I secured mine with some thin string to a gazebo-like structure. It held throughout our horrible winter with winds sometimes up to 35-45mph. Could you possible tie it up with long string to a nearby window?
1037307
They don't attach to anything, they act more as a cinch around the base of the stand. Unfortunately my cover blew away on a windy night on our apartment terrace so I can't recommend it if you have a particularly windy location.
780301
I live in the NW- By Seattle,WA. We get high winds mostly spring and fall-winter. So far, My screen fence has withstood the current high winds- Mine is Doubled up for extra privacy- facing West- to East secured on my side of the chain link. Mine billows like a sail and so far handles wind just fine- Single layer Vs wind ? should work fine. Some sunlight will show thru. kinda sparkles in late afternoon sun. Hope this helps- I've only had mine a month + D.Durham
267790
Anything over 8 feet should have guy wires to hold the pole steady in a wind. Other wise the pole will sway and then bend over. Put 3 or 4 guy wires at 8 feet and 16 feet. You could put up a 40 foot tower if you have the room
521979
I just lie a tarp over mine, if it is windy I suggest you do that and maybe use stakes or something on the corners so the tarp doesn't blow, but take your blower inside, because if it rains or is windy water/dirt can get inside your blower