is it hard to manage puddling on a flat pergola? is it impervious to water?
1248405
The pergola we have is a wooden structure with a sun shade which water flows through. No water should stand on the shade if it is the same type
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?
2228097
I think so, you have to keep it very wet though. The sand might be a problem.
1000228
Unfortunately mine is under an awning so I don't have to worry. I think I would try putting a towel on top on the days that it is going to be very sunny.
287233
Really? because the DeWitt website and numerous sources say the fuzzy side (brown) side goes down against the soil and that is how it is designed to let water through. Placing it the other way may not let water through as effectively. http://www.dewittcompany.com/faq.html
1572393
I would generally say yes. It has a place for a lock on the front that you may want to use so the wind doesn't blow the top up. I found a few drops of water, but very minimal. I'm keeping my expensive cushions in there without worry.
732509
No. I've seen people put a bunch of sand bags on top to keep it relatively portable. I used water and then added a product that makes it solidify. They sell it on Amazon. Definitely use something or it will fall on you.
751888
I just don't know but really didn't want to just say that! I have to imagine there is someway todo this with research on the internet. Good luck, I love my pergola - don't give up on it!
960563
You'll need to read the plant description. It should tell you the answers. I got one to climb a pergola but it is not healthy. It's spindly and only about a foot high. It's trying very hard to die.
495873
My yard is at a slight slope and I have a gopher digging in my yard all the time; so it is not necessary to have a flat yard or even a level yard. The water pools slightly on one side in our yard but it does not interfere with any of the jumper/slides features. This is a fun and useful jumper; we have used it for four parties and too many play dates to count. It is holding up extremely well with 30 plus uses and storage in a outside plastic yard box. Remember to dry it as completely as possible before storing. Have fun....
1750400
No... on flat ground it doesn't budge. And if you want to be able to mow under it, it helps to be able to stand in it, pick it up, and move it over. It weighs a bit, but it's doable.
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.
801022
We have ours in direct sun all day long. It does fine, but what it cannot handle is wind. Unfortunately, this is too flimsy unless you burry all the legs of the "fence" into the ground using cement.
241582
It is permeable and water will seep through. The soil alone is very heavy and watered, it is even heavier. If you're worried, it's not the best location. I highly recommend this product with the proper placement in your yard.
550550
I have the shade sail over the pergola at the end of the double drive way. There is complete shade...we park the car, have a nice seating area, etc. I have hanging baskets around the perimeter of the pergola so the sun does get to the plants, but without damaging intense sun. Sorry, but I just cannot tell you the % of shade...it's just nice and comfortable and the temperature difference is remarkable. We live along the gulf coast and we do get intense heat at times, but it's still "tolerable" under the shaded pergola. We love it, but will have to replace for next year/season. This has lasted approx. 5 years and could last longer, but will plan on reordering for next season and will probably change the color. We women love to decorate outdoors also. It has held up well and has been out in our sometimes not so mild winters, tropical storms, extreme heat/sun of our summers. Emily
272126
I sit on mine (on dirt or bark mulch) all the time and I've never had a problem. It moves around just fine. I don't try to roll all the way across the yard while still on it because I think my weight could cause it to sink it in where the dirt is softer. I love this thing...it's a real back saver, and I like that I can put my tools and extra stuff under the seat, so they're always with me as I move around the yard.
522998
i live equi-distant from the bay and the ocean. winds are a big part of life. the pergola is standing,still in December. I had to take the fabric down in October and am very sad about that. all else, a good product and worth your money. i am glad for mine.
1196941
I put it on my deck, it does has some cushioning but I also put an old blanket under it, but that was more for protection in case of splinters for us when we sat around the pool with my grandson. I would put something under it though on brick. He had a ball in it!