Retractable Awning Wind Rating

This retractable awning is resistant to rain color fading and wind.

Retractable awning wind rating.

Oftentimes that testing was completed without ongoing or irregular wind conditions. The smaller the number the less wind it can handle and this awning is rated at a four. If you live in an area with considerable wind then we highly recommend either a metal awning which can withstand wind of 80 mph. 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.

There are 4 wind rated classes of awnings. In fact most self supported retractable awnings have been tested to meet the wind speed of only 30 40 kilometres an hour. When measuring wind resistance many manufacturers will refer to the beaufort scale. We have created a full guide to metal awnings here or get a motorized retractable awnings.

However if you choose a durable retractable awning for your home there is nothing to worry about. 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. 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 means that light to stiff breezes are not an issue.