Retractable Awning Wind Rating

In fact most self supported retractable awnings have been tested to meet the wind speed of only 30 40 kilometres an hour.

Retractable awning wind rating.

There are 4 wind rated classes of awnings. However if you choose a durable retractable awning for your home there is nothing to worry about. 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. When fully retracted closed some retractable awnings will survive 100 mph winds.

There are two primary types of fabric awnings which are loose frame retractable awnings and permanently closed frame awnings. When measuring wind resistance many manufacturers will refer to the beaufort scale. Many of the higher specification awnings come with their wind rating based on kilometres per hour or the beaufort scale. Retractable awnings are made from fabric which on its own would be blown away even in minor 3 to 4 on the beaufort scale wind conditions.

This retractable awning is resistant to rain color fading and wind. This means that light to stiff breezes are not an issue. We have created a full guide to metal awnings here or get a motorized retractable awnings. Unrated or class 0 either wasn t tested or failed to withstand a sustained wind of 12 mph.

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.