Will this tolerate the winter or does it need to come down and be reinstalled in the spring?
1607688
I haven't gone through a winter with it up. I plan on leaving it up this winter as a wind block. I live in N Mississippi so our winters are not too harsh. I hope it lasts me several seasons. The quality is excellent.
1607689
I dont see the reason why not. Its wearher proof but off course it will not last forever. I install mine on wooden fence to screen my ugly attitude neighbor from my dog and it works great
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.
1798888
dont know because i havent had it thru winter. even though it should be minimal
1397398
We've left ours up for over a year - it has handled all kinds of weather (no snow). It would be difficult to take down continuously, but to take down and put up seasonally - no problem.
2017129
I have it put away til i need it next. I would not think it would hold up to winter conditions.
1178834
I only bought it this spring so I don't know about the winter. Certainly am very happy with it so far.
1318510
This question is older but in case the original poster or someone else still wants an answer:Yes, you can set it up outside in the winter. I would recommend putting a tarp under it to keep the bottom dry. Don't leave it out to get damp. If it does get damp / wet, set it up in your garage or similar covered area and run it till it is dry. You do not want to fold it up and put it away with it being damp. Also, I know this may be obvious, but don't set it up and run it in the rain.
685267
It looks like it could withstand an occasional rain or light snow storm. I wouldn't let it sit outside the whole summer without protection, nor let snow pile up around it. Nonetheless, this is just my speculation as I've never had opportunity for it to get rained or snowed upon.
1787922
This is designed to be a temporary canopy. The manufacturer says to take it down when stormy weather comes. It is not rated for snow. May hold up if you go out every day and remove all the snow from the canopy. But don't let high drifts pile up against the legs. Take a drive around your area and see if anyone up there has a similar light weight fabric canopy installed -- probably not very many. If you want a more sturdy and permanently installed canopy, look at the all metal types.
518126
I would suggest dissembling it for winter if you aren't going to use it. It stands up well, but it doesn't hurt to keep it out of the elements when you can!
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.
246368
The winter package isn't on my unit. You have to buy it separately. Ask your local installer whether you need it in your climate. Mine worked fine in 30-35-degree weather.
210177
It needs occasional sun to keep the battery charged, so it should work in the winter as long as it is in an area that gets sunshine. I am not sure about the warranty - I don't remember if it was 90 days or 6 months.
565081
I installed mine early last spring. They have worked well, but haven't been through a winter yet.
1360635
It's good in sun and rain. But I'm unsure about snow. The wood it's made out of is treated to be weather resistant, but it's soft so I would worry about it sitting in snow for long amounts of time. The roof piece is shingled so it shouldn't leak. I hope that helps!
1619810
Just bought it this summer, no experience with snow yet, but the frame is strong and it has a good pitch, snow should slide off.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.