how are these "eco friendly?" what is the material that forms the spikes made of and will they hold up in winds storms?
1253373
I imagine they are eco-friendly cause they're solar powered. I would say they're made of plastic and would hold up like any string lights would. I have them wrapped around palm plants on my porch.
1253374
Not sure of the material but just had a microburst wind and rain storm with 50 mile an hour winds and they sustained no damage.
1253375
Well they use solar energy not electic so I suppose that's the eco friendly part-- I don't have the box anymore so not sure if the balls are made of some kind of recycled material or not-- but they are a type of plastic or almost silicone material. I live in a really windy area and have them in the back hard on some trees that get pounded by west wind- I couldn't be happier with my purchase - these little lights shine bright night afrter night- all weather and I'm in Rochester NY!!
1253376
Not sure on the first two questions, but they definitely hold up wind storms. I live where there is constant wind storms and they haven't failed to work yet.
1898027
The material is a dense, plastic foam. They are very light weight and work well.
2036246
They are plastic, but with a corrugated design. We live in FL where the sun takes a quick toll on plastics, and after two years, there is no apparent wear or fading.
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They are actually metal grommets coated black. They have held up in medium wind so far with no issues however I would worry in a heavy storm as there is no reinforced stitching and they are only 1/4th of an inch from the edge of the tarp which doesn't give much room if they do start to stretch out. You can put thin stakes directly though them or use some kind of cordage if you use thicker tent stakes. 7/16th inch inner diameter of grommets according to my ruler. Also looks like they folded the tarp back over itself to form the seam and so the grommets are held punched into two layers of fabric which helps, but there is only one line of stitching on the seam. Hope this helps! They are actually metal grommets coated black. They have held up in medium wind so far with no issues however I would worry in a heavy storm as there is no reinforced stitching and they are only 1/4th of an inch from the edge of the tarp which doesn't give much room if they do start to stretch out. You can put thin stakes directly though them or use some kind of cordage if you use thicker tent stakes. 7/16th inch inner diameter of grommets according to my ruler. Also looks like they folded the tarp back over itself to form the seam and so the grommets are held punched into two layers of... » Read More They are actually metal grommets coated black. They have held up in medium wind so far with no issues however I would worry in a heavy storm as there is no reinforced stitching and they are only 1/4th of an inch from the edge of the tarp which doesn't give much room if they do start to stretch out. You can put thin stakes directly though them or use some kind of cordage if you use thicker tent stakes. 7/16th inch inner diameter of grommets according to my ruler. Also looks like they folded the tarp back over itself to form the seam and so the grommets are held punched into two layers of fabric which helps, but there is only one line of stitching on the seam. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I used them for an outdoor event in large hurricanes so it's hard to say...sorry to not be more helpful :(
1029079
Have had two of these up all last summer. They withstood thunderstorms and wind. They would withstand small twigs and tree trash. I highly recommend them.
550750
They are very thin and plastic- actually they reminded me of the plastic containers that grapes or tomatoes come in at the grocery store. Although they are thin our greenhouse has been out in the weather for 1 year now completely exposed to all elements (wind, snow, rain, sun, ect.) with no signs of wear or damage.
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Memories (of windowsill pots) are made of this; I'm a NYC girl. The spikes are easy to sink into moist soil, and they're approximately 1-3/4" long. I think they really make a difference - and the fact that they're organic is a big plus! I hope I'm being helpful.
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I have mine in somewhat sheltered areas, but yes, the covers are a vinyl type material and should protect plants from rain. I've been using these for quite a few years and the structures hold up very well, but the covers will eventually become brittle with extended exposure to the elements.
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Approximately 1 inch wide and 5 inches long. They come with a plastic cap that you put on top of the spike so it can be pounded into the ground with a hammer. The top is reusable. Wait until the ground is soft from rain or the spikes will be hard to get into the ground and the top will crumble.
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They are metal. But painted metal. My husband says the paint would protect them as long as it holds up. I purchased it for use in my church's toddler room, so I don't know about outdoor use. I think it would hold up for some time. But, yes, metal.
867181
They are made of a type of plastic. They are very robust as I am using 6 pieces and have had no problems with them.
1417848
They are a rubbery material. I've had mine since sometime back in the summer and they have worked well.
1031457
They have spikes but you dont have to put them on. We got felt pads from the hardware store that we just stuck on them
535122
I don't know. They are heavy and well made. We don't use them much during summer unless there is a severe storm forecast. We are happy with our purchase and expect you will be also.
530217
They are metal. This makes the overall tent pretty heavy. They are linked by thin coated metal cables. Unless you bend the poles beyond repair, they seem like they will hold up.
1954453
They are plastic. But we have used this product for two years in all weather and for a power source camping, and it's never failed.