How does it resist to wind? Can I consider having it mounted for a year?
1405967
We haven't had much wind since we put it up. But, the frame is very sturdy. When we put it in it's permanent location, I plan to place it in a heavy ABS sleeve embedded in a one sack, reedy mix cement. Then slip all four legs into the ABS sleeves. If you can't do that, I'd probably do the same method but put the concrete in 5 gallon buckets. This thing is big, it's sturdy but it could easily become a big sail. m Hope this helps.
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.
209364
The wind will pick this up easily, so it must be ancored down well. The sun may have an affect on it after a year.
1369429
We have had it for 1 year with out it being staked down. Had some pretty god wind and it is still here, but I have seen other people's go flying. So if you are uncomfortable with it being unstaked, then stake it down.
1728892
the fixture is weather resistant and secure in the wind. make sure the mounting box is secured to a sturdy structural member.
165646
We have used it for extended periods of time and it has held up well. I would take it down in the winter months , or if your expecting high winds.
121102
I don't know how much it weighs, but I've had mine for a year, and it is heavy enough that it hasn't ever been moved by the wind, and I don't believe that it will ever blow over.
230016
If you just lay it out, it's great. I poked some holes in it to attach to a VegTrug frame I had, and the wind did tear it a bit in those areas--my fault. But overall it lasted the season very well. I do recommend it. Hope this helps.
59047
It's lightweight so I would anchor it and put a coat of rustoleum paint or something to weather proof it a bit more. Keep mine in the garage so weather isn't an issue. Going on 4 yrs of use and it's in the same shape as the day I set it up.
1355763
I'd say you will have no problem. I'm in Chicago, and last winter was absolutely terrible. I have 2 of these and they survived just fine. Mine are in a corner protected from wind however
326992
I use it In the coast with very high winds, and a lot of sun and it has worked great. I've had it for 6 months now and it still looks new.
2138421
Is anything Hurricane Proof? It's round shape would help it Resist winds. And it's free flow opening would not make it ballon off the roof. If sealed down with roof grade sealant and the 8 or so screws in the base I think it would hold up prety good. I planned to put a thick sheet of plexi over the panel due to the hail we get here in Colorado. But haven't done that and not a problem so far. In the mountains we often get winds of 70 mph coming off the mountains and the Roof Fan is the last thing I worry about to be honest.
2016131
I've had mine 2 years now and it gets very windy here , as long as its tied down good no problems
466811
I live a few houses off the lake in NH, and it held up ok for the first year in wind and snow. I have a few rooftop units. I did notice a little tear where it clearly caught a sharp edge...I don't know that any cover would hold to that. I'll duct tape it this year and I'm sure it will be fine.
413805
I'm sorry, but I really don't know. I secured mine with some thin string to a gazebo-like structure. It held throughout our horrible winter with winds sometimes up to 35-45mph. Could you possible tie it up with long string to a nearby window?
1248406
It is windy enough here that if it does rain (5 times per year) it blows off or evaporates from the heat. I have never noticed and puddling. Make sure you don't pull it too tight when you install it. I paid a professional awning company to install it and now it is tearing pretty badly. It didn't even make it a full year but I think that could have been avoided if it had been installed a little looser which if it had been might not have ripped but might have allowed puddling?
991232
Mine has been installed in my attic for about a year and a half. I leave it on for weeks at a time when the humidity is up. It's had several months of continuous operation so far summer and winter. Manual says mounting location not to exceed 140f. Max daytime temps here are mid 100's. No issues with fan and still quiet as ever.
1862521
I only read reviews so didn't think about a warranty, so can't answer that part. About the winds: I live in SoCal, in a windy part (not USUALLY strong winds but sometimes it's more than just breezy.) My problem was, the opened umbrella blew AWAY b/c, even though I had it in a table AND in stand, I didn't have it anchored down, so the wind caught it and blew it into the next county...I guess, b/c I never found it! I ordered another one, and now keep it anchored down but I also keep it closed unless I'm using it. So, I know I'm still not answering your question as to how it will hold up in wind but I would recommend having it closed during that time (actually for ANY outside umbrella). This is NOT an expensive umbrella, so I would assume it would hold up to "some" wind, but not "strong" winds. No umbrella really can.