Would these endure harsh winters if left on the branch all year or should they be removed?
1785342
I would think they could endure winters, probably last longer if they were taken down though. We haven't had ours that long.
1785343
they seem very sturdy...I have a set in an old apple tree past 5 years...they're fine ....kids love the swing....tree fine too
1732785
They last about 3 years. You have to be proactive on removing snow. Make sure you anchor it well. They are well worth the price in my opinion.
1089807
We have had them out all summer (put away in the winter) for 3 summers in New Jersey weather. They have held up beautifully for us. No issues at all. Hope this helps!
330660
I have left mine outside all except for the tunnel. I was afraid it would tear or rot in bad weather. All the others I just move around the yard as not to kill underlying grass. I will bring mine in in cold weather though. I think the cold might make the plastic brittle.
1039591
It will be okay to leave on the roof during the winter. But you must absolutely make sure that all water is drained from the panels and connections.
584868
Not sure....I put them back in the house before snowfall. Sorry. They are definitely worth the effort.
1833727
I have owned 6-8 of these for several seasons. They are stored outside in the snow each winter. If they ever start to rust, I will spray them with paint.Tie the umbrella down for storms.
626244
Can't say for sure, we got them toward the end of winter and they did fine with some snow and ice, but they have not been exposed for an entire winter season. We are in the mid-Atlantic area.
2122479
Yes I leave it up year around. It will sagIn the Middle a little and that is where water will collect and drip. I would think it would Block the sun in the winter making it colder unless positioned like a wall. It would keep the wind out. I hope thatHelps.
2133001
You don't really have to remove them off season, but why put them through unnecessary wear and tear or have them damaged or stolen? They are too expensive to ruin. I remove mine after the last frost & store flat, in the basement. They are very easy to plug back in and reconnect. This is assuming that you don't nail them into a wood surface. Mine sit on stone steps, not nailed down.
355118
Absolutely! I empty them and stack them for winter, but they are left outside and are fine in the spring!!
2025223
They look like they can be removed but I haven't used them yet so I don't know for sure as it is still way below freezing at my house.
518128
We did not leave ours out this winter. I don't think the finish would hold up.
1140468
I would say yes,may need oiling a few times a year . Not sure about snow but they are good hinges,we used our indoors, would not have replaced them but looked a bit rusty after 30 years.
401570
If you have real winters put them inside in pots for the winter. They take months to root. Do not pull them out to check them. Do Not over water or they will rot. I have grown them for years. They are easy to keep. Kept inside and warm mine bloom all year.
1038423
Yes we leave ours outside all year. Just tir it down for wind storms. It has no damage from the weather and we have had ours for 2 years.
1997287
I installed my lights of this type in the spring so I can not answer for snow and cold for these lights. I live on the ICW and mine have been exposed to heat, rain and tropical storm without any problems so far. I have other solar lights on my pier and they usually last about 2 years and they are frequently pounded with salt water spray. I would be surprised if these don't last longer.