Does it hold up well in the sun? One review makes it seem like they do not. Wanted to use in sun as an awning.
860629
Hi Brian. I went to the Equinox website and they don't say anything about resistance to sunlight (or UV radiation). So, I suspect sunlight will deteriorate the Equinox. I bought two Equinox to use as a car cover and the tarp will get some sunlight. I'm curious to learn how long the tarp will last. The car is mostly in shade during time when trees have leaves. Right now I covered the Equinox tarp with another "tarp" to prolong the life of my Equinoxes. Tarps which provide both water protection and UV protection are very expensive.
329292
I've only had it for a month or so, and therefore can't give an accurate answer about long-term durability. I have another of these from last year that still looks new. My garden is on a 17th floor city terrace that's exposed to bright sunlight and weather all year round so it gets plenty of UV although we are not that much above sea level. My hope is that the dark color will keep it looking newer than the terra-cotta colored plastic pots, which tend to fade badly after two or three years.
1089810
I have a friend who lives in very sunny Crestone, CO, and his are holding up fine. He's had them a couple of years. I think they are under a clear plastic roof though, so not direct sunlight. Ours are inside, not out.
915462
I've left one out for 2 seasons and a winter in North Dakota it held up ok. I've noticed the more you roll it up in the freezing cold weather the more the carbon comes off. it starts to show more light through the blind. it should hold up better in Texas I would think. I thought they were good blinds. I've got 3 of them 2 penthouse blinds and 1 brick house. I like them.
710004
I have mine mounted where they get sun a lot of the day, and slightly wet when it rains. Had for almost 2 seasons with no problems. I do take them down in winter, but that are up for atleast 8 months a year.
668027
I installed mine in April and the parts that were most exposed to the sun disintegrated by October. It also ripped during a storm. This is in Texas where I should have probably gone with just a shade cloth. You could get away with using this on the areas that are not taking a lot of direct sunlight like the side walls. And then put a nicer film over the roof.
799375
Mine has had lots of Texas sun and so far no fading. BUT the rubber line inside the rolled bottom keeps coming out. One of the ends fell off and we could notfind it. We tried to tape up the end but it didn't hold. So far the shade still works though. I have been pleased with it overall. We put up hooks so it can be tieddown, with the rings on it, during heavy winds.
2283487
I haven't noticed any wear from sun. It has held up very well. It was in the middle of a wide open yard and had no shade at all. It is very well made and solid.
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.
443413
I live in PA and we had quite a bit of snow this year. My awning has about 1 foot of snow on it and it's holding up beautifully. The reason I bought the awning is because the snow made my last awning cave in and fall. No, that one was not an Arrow Patio Cover! The neat thing about this awning is that it can be used free standing as well like for a carport. My sons put the awning up for me in one day. Lastly, I don't have any leaks either. I say to anyone- Go for it!
1707951
I live in the central valley of Ca. During the summer the sun will blacken exposed 2x4s. The point being that those UV rays eventually win. We have a horse trailer with a fiberglass roof and I bought one of these four years ago and one year ago. Eventually the sun wins, I will buy another of these covers in a year or two. In other words, I am happy with it, but the sun will win.
1065091
I got mine in the Fall so I haven't had them long enough to know how they will hold up. I'm in Vegas so they will have to endure "very" direct sunlight and extreme heat. I can do a follow up after the Summer when I know how they survived.
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.
2052016
Yes I have had one for 2 years mounted on a inclosed trailer out in the sun everyday and it has held up very well!
1481599
I have three that were installed about 15 years ago. Stood up to UV fine, but a severe hell storm took them out last year. Had to replace roof as well.
2067478
It looks pretty weatherproof. I have one under cover but the other one is SW facing and gets wet occasionally. I do not recall any statements in the instructions relative to keeping it dry or out of the sun. They seem built for the outdoors. Good luck!
2053340
We live in New Mexico with similar climates it sounds like. It holds up well. However we plan ahead with cases of strong wind and lay it down on it's side in the mornings before we leave for work or at night before bed. My sister has one as well for her kids, and they have it filled with a sand and water mixture, and the don't lay it down like we do. Hers has not fallen. Hope that helps.