How does it hold up in strong winds? Say, 20 to 25 mph? How about greater than 30mph gusts?
1617737
tore it apart. I rebuilt it using steel members and now it's plenty storng. I would not recommend for windy conditions
1617738
We live in northern NM. Wind gusts often exceed 50 mph. Our vent opener is installed on a homemade cold frame in the back yard somewhat protected from the wind, but we've had absolutely no problems. Really works great for automating the opening/closing of our cold frame.
1617739
I put three of these on the leeward side of low garden tunnels and have had no problems. The times when we have a lot of wind (recently to 35 mph) tend to be when the doors are closed but I think it's important to install them in a location where the wind isn't going to catch the door.
1617740
it is spring loaded to retract. you can open it at any time while attached to door or window. Therefore it would not hold back a door or window and could break in high winds. that would depend on the size of the door or window. I have it on a 2x3 plexiglass door on my cold frame and have not had any problems with gusty winds up to 20MPH
1617741
I could never even put it on my greenhouse. I have never been able to use it.
677272
I have it in my center console that i use in the gulf of Mexico. I would say roughly 25 30 is max for sure. When I use it with high winds it's a little iffy At tthose speeds. Over all couldn't be happier with the product though. Way way way worth the money. Comes with everything it says.
1405968
it is steady and strong. i've seen nothing like it. so far ours has tested tough winds and rain up to 35 mph!! up for 6 mths. I do plan to cement the legs inside a 5 gl. bucket now that hurricane season is here.
596867
I have used it in heavy wind, it did great. I was using it in Tennessee, we had rain for 12 hours straight, it did not leak unless you touched it which is what happens in any tent, where you touch it will leak. It does great
1159112
I can get up to 60mph with no problems (I have a 8').In windy days it gets a little shaky, but does the job.
1477485
We haven't had winds that strong since I installed it but I think it will hold up if installed properly. The anchors seem very well made to me. Hope that helps.
100979
I haven't used it in heavy winds, but it feels pretty darned sturdy to me! This is a great umbrella.
1348019
I have had this unit on my back porch for three weeks and it withstood winds that blew a 12 foot plastic pool across my yard and tree limbs down from trees last week in Midlothian Virginia. I estimate winds around 25-30 miles per hour. Enough that my storm windows were slapping in the frames. The GH did not rip or blow apart. It is not anchored, it just has the weight of starter seed trays with mulch on the top and middle shelves. It is located on my back porch and one side is protected. Happy, Happy, Happy
248230
I do not think this will stand up to high winds(not sure what high winds constitutes), it can take 40-50 mile winds with no issues as long as it is secured to the ground. Above that I think if anything major like hurricanes or strong storms are coming through you`d have to take of the roofing panels if you don`t want it to get damage. The gazebo is somewhat mediocre(the screws strip out very easily) but it is durable and a great price. There is no snow where I live(there never will be#southeasttexas) but I think it would be fine.
428542
In low wind conditions it flys great. Kinda challenging if winds are higher than 5-8.my favorite.
240166
I was concerned about that myself when we purchased the shelter. We live on top of a mountain in the country and have had wind gust up to 50-60 mph this winter. We have had absolutely no problems with it. I did put it by a row of trees to help protect it and staked it down with additional re-bar and clamps. the canopy and structure have held up well.
1013515
It depends. It will withstand up to 30 mph winds. Anything higher and it will blow away. I found that out when I put it up in my backyard. We had sustained wind of 30-35mph and gusts of up to 55 mph. I not only buried those tent spikes but put a couple of bricks to hold the tent down. Didn't help. Other than that, with a little wind, it seems to hold up. Just have to anchor it with some bricks or rocks on the inside. Hope that helps.
60434
If its properly installed it will stand up to winds very well. We have had winds from light to all day 25mph winds and storms up to 75mph we have had it almost a year no problems.
2209687
I luv it. Very sturdy.we get severe winds and it doesn't phase it. I also like how it has a extra piece to make the holder tsller if you want.
805406
From what I have experienced using it in mild to moderate gusts of winds it does stand strong but again this is a big umbrella which means more surface area and more drag in the wind.
436564
I enjoy this in 5-7 mph winds. great response to input and I think it handles better than my mjx .
53279
I would think you could with a steady 20+ mph wind. This kite has kicked my ass at 30+