Can this be used in a covered outdoor patio? It's completely covered but there are no screens to protect from bugs, any dust, etc. Also summer is hot.
1746120
I love it in my sons bedroom ! I don't see why you couldn't use it in a covered patio, I think it would show the dust because of the color but that's about it...
1746121
No for the simple fact that the blades are made of press wood....it will start to sag in a few months because of moisture and humidity....I would recomend a fan with metal blades plus I think by NEC code you have to use a fan with metal blades outdoor
1746122
Definitely! The unit itself is all cased in, so no random bugs and dust can get in!
1774534
No,it is not intended for outdoor use, however if it is placed where it will not be directly exposed to the elements, it should be fine. If you place it under a porch, gazebo, or similar protection, so that it isn't soaked by a rainfall, there should be no worries.
1577245
You can close it, but every side has a screen. It won't be very private. You could cover it with a rain-fly or plastic tarp pretty easily though.
618748
If its a relatively dry environment it should be no problem. I would purchase a cover for it though. I've had it outside for over a month and it can get a little dusty on unused areas.
1292067
It's not weather proof. It provides shade for plants here in Florida and it keeps bugs out. Even with the shade, we had to get the clip fan to provide ventilation. So I would say no.
65863
It makes the most sense to put the screen facing out so bugs don't caught in the louvers. If your windows have built-in screens it doesn't make any difference. The openings of the louvers should be down so as to not let in the rain.
236080
no for mosquito screen, this is a sun screen material, the weave though not widely spaced would still allow our small Florida bugs access, I purchased 100 ft roll of the green several years ago along with their lobster fasteners, I love this stuff, air flow is great, significant reduction in heat transfer, especially in the Florida sun. if it ever wears out , I will replace , love it. currently it covers the entire west side porch on the front of my house.
2099690
I sprayed the screen with Off or some other bug repellent and it did an adequate job of keeping out no-see-ums. Think most of the bugs came up from the ground, so as the other respondent indicated, it's important to have the tent well staked and the bottom perimeter kept down (I used boards). I used the tent primarily as a painting shed to keep bugs out of my freshly painted projects and it did a great job.
1516004
I use mine in a outdoor screen room.seal it up for the winter. But i do have to sayit will put out a lot of heat. If you use it indoors make sure you follow all the precautions in theinstruction manual. (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE PRECAUTIONS SERIOUSLY)Hope this helps you.Robert B.
779362
I use mine outdoors for exactly that same reason. I only cover it when it rains. I got a small tarp and bungee cords to use as cover. I've only had it for the summer and its holding up great outdoors. I do plan to bring it in for the winter season. Hope this helps.
1997250
We have ours outside on a covered porch. Out of the elements, but subjected to heat, humidity, and now cold. Still working great!
1327644
If you put it under a covered area it might be OK but . . . the slot is ON TOP so any rain or insects might get in it. It does not seem like it would hold up well to be outside (made of steel that seems like it could rust and not real heavy duty), although it might be OK in a covered area (but again, bugs?). I have mine just inside the apartment primary entrance where the mailboxes are located so not outside.
1672175
I have it outside under my patio, problem it will only stay on for a while, once it gets hot it will kick off and once it cools down enough you will have to back and click it back on. I had mine for about two months and it stop working.
1957155
Sure, I have it under canopy on my deck. Got to clean it once a month with air compressure to blow off all dead bugs. Not sure about out in open on rainy days maybe make sure something is above it for cover. No more Mosquitos!
1632804
I use mine in a covered patio outside so it is not exposed to the elements. Be waterproof but they do work pretty good they function very well very happy with mine
1656532
yes, we have it outside under our covered patio, just a roof over it, sides are open. Works great!
1463671
Only if the patio is covered; the wood has not been treated for outside elements. It is beautiful and very comfortable.