Can the sail be kept up all year? I'm concerned about winter & snow loads.
778243
It's up year round here, but no snow. It handles wind with no issue. But I don't think I'd leave it up for snow.
778244
I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. Even if you had super heavy duty anchors for the corners, I'm not sure that the stitching would hold up to a heavy snow load. It's very well done, but additional hundreds of pounds, probably not. Again, not sure as I'm in SoCal and it's not a consideration, but those're my thoughts.
778245
It is pretty sturdy all right, but uncertain about snow load. You would need to ask the company about that. I have kept mine up all year with rain and wind and no damage. I love Coolaroo.
2122476
Just got it, but not intending to leave it up in the winter. If it snows I believe it would get too heavy and tear. No it is not a good rain diverted b/c it is woven and not actually sail cloth.
2122482
Yes I leave it up year around. It will sag In the Middle a little and that is where water will collect and drip. I would think it would Block the sun in the winter making it colder unless positioned like a wall. It would keep the wind out. I hope that Helps.
467383
Hi, I have had mine up for about 1 year, all year long, through snow, rain, wind and its still in perfect condition, no change in anything. Hope that helps
907868
I leave mine outside until winter in a Northern ocean climate. It gets rough treatment and does well. When it is closed, it should survive ice and snow.
1907558
I've read that as long as it's not in direct sunlight, and you rinse any salt water off, it should be fine. You just don't want to winter it like that.
1414439
We only get a little of snow, nothing real heavy. Heavy snow could probably sink it a little?? We've had that cover for about six years and it is still in great shape. A little dirty from rain/ice collecting on the top but still sturdy and zippers working fine. I feel the snow would slide right off if the top of the swing if it is kept tilted. In fact we just put it on the swing the other day and it still feels like the waterproof is still there!!
2103562
I owned one for about 5 years. It will not hold up to snow. Rain yes. We had it in the mountains of NC. We used it to have a semi-permanent campsite. It stayed up from April to Nov. There was no problems even after 3 years. One year it snowed a heavy wet snow and it came down. The weight sagged the canvas and buckled the legs. We just replaced the canvas and two legs and used the rest for another couple years.
1095288
I'm pretty sure you could. We had it out in the snow last year and the rain this spring and summer - no problems.
1989448
Yes. I have had mine for about a year. However, you should note that when you have a 50-60 MPH wind event, you'll have to inspect the structure as the poles may come apart. I think this is reasonable. And, you'll need a broom to coax a snow or ice load off the roof's surface day to day. Accumulation of ice is accute at the edge of the roof and must be periodically inspected and maticulously removed. Tom Lehmann
1177018
well we don't have snow in San Diego but we do get some good winds I have 6 I bolts with a rope going over the top rail and that has held up for two years. it is built better than most canopy's i looked at thicker tarp and lager poles our stays up year round.
907864
We just purchased this in the Spring and will leave it out in the winter in Maine-- it is filled with sand so it shouldn't be a problem.
1788621
I'm in Pennsylvania - We take ours down in November and put it back in late March/early April. Snow and ice collection on the canopy I believe will ruin it if you leave it up. But I know what you mean about it being a big job to take down.
982612
Hi we just went thru a severe winter in ny. Lots of wind and snow ,it held beautiful didnt move an inch. love it.
2208504
I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
1366495
It looks great but if you keep it outside in any weather like snow it won't last. Forget any kind of wind.
899163
My husband keeps it the entire bicycle covered in the winter. He has had it two years now and it still looks like new. So if you take care of it, like most everything else, it will hold up for a life time I would say.