Sunsetter Awning Wind Speed

Sunsetter states mph ratings of 55 75 mph on sunsetter awnings the model of awning size of awning extension of awning while tested features employed to stabilize the awning and other factors are not specified.

Sunsetter awning wind speed.

All of our models withstood winds between 55 and 75 mph without damage in controlled tests. The pressure from a 23 mph wind would be like having a 300 pound person sitting on your awning. 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. Because of that you may be outdoors when the wind starts to pick up or you may head indoors and forget to retract your awning when the wind speeds begin to increase.

Nothing might happen but it could damage your awning support arms retractable awnings that are rated for wind class 2 if they are properly secured to a structure should be fine in a steady wind speed of 19 to 24 mph. However we do recommend that you retract our awnings during strong gusty winds. An independent lab tested our awnings for wind resistance. 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.

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 eolis 3d awning wind sensor shown here retracts the awning when it detects heavy winds. For some homeowners this may cause panic to set in.