I have an open small front porch. There is roof covering. Can I use it out there? It wouldbe more for atmosphere. Thanks for your help.
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I have used NaCl (salt) as optical windows. No problem long term with 50% humidity. Around 75% minor problems. I would expect the salt to drip if present long term in fog. If this salty water contacted the wiring it would cause a short circuit which would convert the salt to chlorine gas and caustic soda (aka lye, aka NaOH), both of which are very bad news. Rain or water from sprinklers are an absolute nono.
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That depends on humidity. The light fixture will work anywhere, but since it is made of salt, the humidity i the air might damage it. Do a test: get some small pink himilayan salt chunks from your local whole foods or wegmans and put them in a little bowl on your porch. Observe how they hold up for a few weeks. If they don't erode or degrade in any way, then you should be fine with using this lamp on your porch. Hope that helps! :)
1153629
I would not put this on a screened porch. Because of the roof, it would be dangerous and cause problems.
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I am using mine on my screened in porch. It's been out there a few weeks now and works fine. Of course it's under a roof so it doesn't get wet when it rains.
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Yes, the TOP gets very hot. I would guess you would need at least 18 inches of clearance to use it under an outside roof without doing some damage.
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You can, but it will eventually get some rust on parts that are not painted well. The top is plastic and if left in the sun, it may crack or peel. So I would not leave it out, unless it is covered with a good tarp.Jimmy
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Doubt if there is a way. Might help if you build a wooden porch outside? 2 sides and an angled roof. I am going to do this
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Can be used outdoors under a protected porch roof where no chance of it getting wet.
630429
Not at all. The roof 7 to 8 feet high and if there is any heat it's up there and heat rises so it will exit thru the smaller vent roof. Also it's open on all 4 sides so there is no heat build up anywhere. I love my gazebo.
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No you shouldn't use this for roofing. The head of the siding mail is too small.
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I have never considered using it for that purpose. However it is a lightweight plastic and should be able to work. I would suggest placing it in the shade and ventilating it to avoid overheating and condensation build up.
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I live in florida ; but, leave it outdoors full time. It is under a porch roof ; but, is exposed to wind and rain all the time. So far, no problems.
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I use this outside & it is very visible. Since mine is installed outside, I built a box for it to sit in. I screwed the box to the building & made a plexi glass cover for it. If your handy, I recommend it.
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No, it is only good for shade. It is similar to a mesh and will allow rain to drip through. We use it for roof material on outdoor patio to shade.
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I have had great results on copper ornnaments but I have not used it on a roof,maybe you can try it on a small section.
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I suppose you could as it is made to get wet. Really can't think of any reason why you couldn't other than the size. It is not very wide (as it is designed to wrap around a 2x4 piece of wood, check the width of this item.) and depending on your porch size, up might end up with a lot of seams.
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I'd like to think you can. But please don't take my word for it because I wouldn't want any one chemical to affect that classic's roof! Please be on safe side and contact their customer service. Hope it turns well for you!
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We have it on the back patio. As long as there is clearance above and no roofing you should be good.