[Ansteorra] canvas shelter alternatives - was - Re: New 10x20 garage pavillions for $85 at Walmart

David Backlin thledrei at gmail.com
Thu Apr 28 19:35:28 PDT 2011


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Zakes" <dontivar at gmail.com>
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>
> Some years back at a Steppes Warlord, we had a major rain/wind storm come 
> through (no actual tornados, although the wind was strong enough that the 
> tornado siren on site was going off.) *Every* popup and garage pavilion 
> around the listfield was destroyed, the period-style pavilions all 
> survived. I expect part of that is because the period pavilions all had 
> lots of stakes and guy ropes, and part is because wood poles are more 
> likely than either steel or aluminum to flex a bit in high wind.
>
>         -Tivar Moondragon
>

Only problem I ever had at Steppes with my carport pavilion was trying to 
fold the cover in 20-30mph winds ;)

Otherwise, I keep it staked and roped when it's set-up.





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