Retractable Awning Wind Rating

Oftentimes that testing was completed without ongoing or irregular wind conditions.

Retractable awning wind rating.

Many of the higher specification awnings come with their wind rating based on kilometres per hour or the beaufort scale. There are two primary types of fabric awnings which are loose frame retractable awnings and permanently closed frame awnings. In fact most self supported retractable awnings have been tested to meet the wind speed of only 30 40 kilometres an hour. We have created a full guide to metal awnings here or get a motorized retractable awnings.

Class 1 is rated to 12 mph beaufort 3 class 2 beaufort 5 to 24 mph and class 3 beaufort 6 to 31 mph of sustained winds. However if you choose a durable retractable awning for your home there is nothing to worry about. If you live in an area with considerable wind then we highly recommend either a metal awning which can withstand wind of 80 mph. This means that light to stiff breezes are not an issue.

When measuring wind resistance many manufacturers will refer to the beaufort scale. This retractable awning is resistant to rain color fading and wind. There are 4 wind rated classes of awnings. When fully retracted closed some retractable awnings will survive 100 mph winds.

The smaller the number the less wind it can handle and this awning is rated at a four.