Has anyone had any issues with the coop detaching from the base in high winds when mounted on a frame?
640224
We haven't. We get some good gusts, but nothing sustained. I think it's heavy enough that would be a feat. Unless you're in a very high windy area.
640225
No, not at all. I was worried, thought I might have to tie it down, but nope. The wind did blow some people's roofs apart, but not the coop. Don't ask me how, I just shake my head in wonder. Although I tried to situate it in an area with trees and the house as wind breaks... But still, it's ten feet from everything.
1750398
No, it has a very wide base (about 6 feet) so its self stabalized and its too heavy for the wind to move! Awesome product, great investment for the kids (and young at heart)
2174342
I live in the deep South. We have wind gust sometimes exceeding 30mph. I put the swing in my yard on an existing frame. I do not weigh it downwith anything. It has enough weight that it stays secure. Hope this is of some help.it down
2050103
We have strong winds here in Ct also and it has never blown over. We filled the base with sand and it makes it quite heavy. I need my husband to help me move it. This This is the best birdfeeder I've ever had. Would recommend it to anyone.
188643
I have not had mine move in high winds but you could also put a landscape fabric staple over the power lead where it leaves the fixture to make sure it does not move anywhere.
1927025
Yep. A 70 in Sharp Aquos has been hanging from my ceiling for the past year and half without issues. Just to be sure, however, I ran the ceiling mount through the ceiling and connected it to a 2 in thick board I ran between my ceiling joists. I have no problems with the mount or the connection even with my very overweight self running (and thus shaking) the house.
783066
I don't think you would have a problem. I put mine on plywood with 2x4's as base. I have had no problems even in TX high winds
394873
We have A lot of wind here. Not as much as you but we tie ours down with bungee cords and have not had any problems
27201
It should be no problem if built according to directions. I have used part of mine as a chicken coop for over a year now and it's survived 30-40 mph winds and heavy snow. I also realize it's not the same quality as the $700+ models at the big box stores. Also be sure you have the tools, time and help to build this. my costs with the kit plus wood and other supplies put me over $350, not counting my time involved.
1700725
I have not had any problems at all with it, the frame seems fine. However, I have it in the AC where humidity is not a problem. If it were in a humid environment, it might be an issue.
1622288
We have some pretty high winds and ours is only anchored with four. So far it has not budged. I hope this has been helpful.
812778
Used it on top of Meadow Knob in GWNF (4200' above sea level) in 25+ mph winds. Standard tents were buckling but not the tent cot. Don't remember if I staked it to the ground or just relied on the weight of my Kamp-Rite gear bag, which hangs underneath. Sorry.
66664
It has to be removed because it has a tie down string in the back... but I never used it except when we had high winds
1663328
It is bungie corded to the frame. I used extra tent stakes and never had a problem with it staying secured.
1395010
First season, so no fall clean out yet, but the whole front wall swings up so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm in Kansas, lots of wind, absolutely no issues. Solid house.
2270361
I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
2247185
I haven't had any problem keeping in the ground. The ground here is very hard so it gets wet and dries out very quickly. We also have a lot of high winds, the only thing I have a issue with is that sometimes it loosens and I have to tighten it.