[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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