Retractable Awnings Wind Speed

After making mph claims sunsetter states that their lateral arm retractable awnings are intended to be retracted in high winds.

Retractable awnings wind speed. More commonly used now are the motion sensors as they detect movement in the awning rather than the wind speed which can be irrelevant. The weather sensors we use are perfect and most commonly used for our retractable awnings these motion sensors attach directly to the awning and detect sudden strong wind or heavy. In fact most self supported retractable awnings have been tested to meet the wind speed of only 30 40 kilometres an hour. They protect their awnings from wind and rain damage.

Oftentimes that testing was completed without ongoing or irregular wind conditions. Awnings are generally tested for reliability in labs at wind speeds between 20 and 25 mph. There are two primary types of fabric awnings which are loose frame retractable awnings and permanently closed frame awnings. Because they retract they re great for breezy locales where a permanent awning would be somewhat impractical and prone to damage.

Somfy weather sensors for awnings solar screens pergola covers. The advantages of these poles are as follows. We have created a full guide to metal awnings here or get a motorized retractable awnings. Most retractable awnings provide specs in the fine print that include things like a wind rating based on km h or the beauford scale.

Sunesta is proudly leading the industry in producing retractable awnings that can withstand high wind speeds so you can feel confident your new awning is going to stand up to even some of the strongest winds mother nature has to offer. What he needs are awning protection poles. There are retractable products like retractable roof pergolas that have been rated higher and will withstand wind speeds of 55 63 mph beaufort 10 when open and 150 mph when closed. More information is necessary for this humble awning expert to make a judgment on whether 55 75 mph ratings are an accurate reflection of product performance in a practical real world application.

However we do recommend that you retract our awnings during strong gusty winds. The wind speeds that most self supported awnings are tested to is about 20 25 miles per hour but that does assume a steady wind and not a buffeting irregular wind which can be far more dangerous. These poles attach to a camper power awning and prevent wind and rain damage. Your retractable awning was purchased for protection from the heat and uv rays.

The eolis 3d awning wind sensor shown here retracts the awning when it detects heavy winds. They fit dometic a e and carefree power awning systems. All of our models withstood winds between 55 and 75 mph without damage in controlled tests. Motorized retractable awnings often use a wind sensor or motion sensor that automatically retracts the awning to prevent damage to the arms if the wind speed gets too high.

If you live in an area with considerable wind then we highly recommend either a metal awning which can withstand wind of 80 mph.