i really wanted a swing with an awning . Mainly it's for sun protection. Is there something i could use as an awing or umbrella possibly?
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I built a canopy for ours. Email me at dnutte2@yahoo.com and I will send you a pic of the canopy I built
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You might be able to put some canvas over the top. We have ours under the trees. Overall, they are great swings and I highly recommend them. We own five of them now. The first ones are about 10 years old now...we stain them about every three years and they look as good as the newest ones.
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Hi. It doesn't have an awning or umbrella. But it is a gorgeous swing. You might want to look into something else if you are worried about sun protection.
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You can call the manufacturer (Lakeland Mills, Inc.) I believe they sell a canopy for the swing.989-427-5133
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The frame on my swing looks to be about 84" X 45". The replacement awning I purchased fit perfectly . The only difference from the original one is that it is solid beige, instead of beige and white stripes. The swing we have is for 3 people and perhaps yours may be made for 2 people. Thanks, John
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I used tge umbrella hook at the beach with a solartek umbrella and a canopy tent type item. Worked well with both. This item is great fir hanging up items to dry ,spray off sand. Etc. genus item. I am order more. Hope this helps. The item is adjustable
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They make a hook that is attached to cloth that slides into the groove of the metal roller of your awning.I use two hooks per bulb one on each side. You can buy the hooks online or some Walmarts.
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We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is recommended, especially for bigger sails in a windy area. We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is... » Read More We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is recommended, especially for bigger sails in a windy area. « Show Less
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Yes it probably could. The net has a large opening on the top that can be cinched tighter, but whatever you put it over should have a wide top like an umbrella. I don't know if you could swing without damaging the fabric, but sitting would be no problem. The net is easy to see through. It isn't as roomy as the pictures make it look, because it is only as wide as the object you are placing it over. They must have used the world's largest umbrella for their photos!
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It is great in the rain. You will just need to monitor the wind situation as with any awning. In hindsight I wish I would have got the 8'x12'.
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The arms that come with the awning are only 28" long and need to be mounted directly beneath the awning. I would be impossible to get them to extend straight out but if you add extenders, I used 3/4" x 3/4" x 48" garden stakes, you can get it to act more like a shade awning. I suppose if you positioned the extended arms about half way down from the top then you could get the awning to extend almost straight out when extended by when you retract it the front of the awning would be about two feet above the back of the awning once it got back to the wall. So if you don't mind that look then yes you could get it to extend straight out. The arms are spring loaded at the joint that attaches to the wall and the part that attaches to the front of the awning is just a bolt, not a swivel, so not much you can do about that connection without spending a lot of money.
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I have this under a covered porch, it has a thick finish but It is made in China so I don't know how well it would hold up to daily rain. It is a very well built swing, and as for what to use for a frame in your back yard, I would suggest a 4x4 frame.
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I'm looking to use this as a drop down shade. So I wouldn't use the side arms, I would just let it hang straight down. 2 questions, 1 how long is this in total length from top to the bottom of the like 6" flap that hangs from the end of the awning? 2 Will this work for just hanging down without the side arms. My area isn't really too windy so not worried too much about it swinging around for if it did I could make some other adjustments to secure it. Thanks
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The center pole is thinner than a patio umbrella. But I don't think it would be tall enough for a patio umbrella. You need to stoop down to get under it on the beach. It has a corkscrew on the bottom of the pole. You would need to put something under it to make it taller. But as for a beach umbrella it is fantastic!!!!! We used it for 2 years now and in high winds its great. I think patio no, beach yes.
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I love the size and shade of this umbrella. However, if you live in an area where there are strong breezes, or real wind, you must invest in an umbrella weight. The more it blends with your decor, or becomes invisible on your deck or patio the better. I chose a water filled rigid plastic weight that I can't hide, much to my dismay. And, then, to my ultimate embarrassment I neglected to drain it be for the Winter's first freeze, and, it became difficult to both thaw and move, despite being wheeled. However, the most important fact that I can impart, is the need to be very aware of the wind. I experienced a major 'swirl' that twisted the umbrella to the point that the topmost 'slide' fitting failed. I was fortunate in being able to replace it with a standard PVC plumbing fitting, and now am very satisfied with my rescue, but urge caution with your use. Enjoy, and be CAREFUL, literally. Dee White
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I apologize for the late response. I really like the holder and most foam handled umbrellas will work with this holder. My only concerned was the wind. While on a windy afternoon I found the holder to be rather clumsy.
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I am not sure if you are just putting this up for an event or keeping it up for an extended period of time. If it is just for an event, then I would use sand bags tied to the bottom of each of the poles. I live in Vancouver, Wa near the Gorge and we get High winds about 4 to 5 times during the year, and my canopy is set up year round and acts as another room off my patio, and we have the canopy bolted to the house in several places on one side of the canopy and several steal stakes in the ground on the other side where we taped the poles to the stakes. It has servived 2 springs one summer, and a winter. I am very happy with this one, and over the years we have tried several other canopies. Hope the sand bag idea is helpful, dress them up if this is for an important event. 20 lbs per pole is my suggestion. GOOD-LUCK !!!!
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We are very satisfied with our awning, which we installed very easily over our patio last summer. We bought it to provide shade on our patio and keep the table and chairs clean. It rolls up quickly and we do this when there is a chance of rain. The awning is for SHADE. Do we recommend this awning...YES, but for shade.
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We did use tie downs in our yard. If the child swings very high there is some lifting. If you use it on a terrace, you might be able to use sandbag type bags and place them on the base by the swings. The slide side should be heavy enough.
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Hello- I have a beach chair umbrella which I can attach to the back bar of this chair. I have had this outdoor, uv protected umbrella for quite some time. It has a "C-type clamp" on the end which is very convertible and can be attached to most chairs that have bars as part of their structure. I bought this umbrella quite some time ago but I believe they are still available in stores. I hope this information is helpful.