I have same exact structural design, yours appears to be a heavier gauge metal than mine and I had 30+ mph know you may be concerned about higher speed winds), but I did not lose any panels. Hope that helps.
greenman5252
You can put aluminum battens across the inside and attach them with metal roofing screws
Sour_Joe
Clear caulking around the perimeter of each panel.
MoxNix6
No, but due to concerns about wind and rain I did add duct tape to the inside of the panels along each frame.
Cautious_Explorer_33
So I had the same one Palram and it blew to pieces twice during 60-70 mph winds in Hawaii. I think the plastic windows come out and the aluminum braces bend as soon as any weakness is exposed.
I would guess the only way to stop that is to put either a fabric sun filter tarp on top and stake it down or make 100% sure the entire system is fastened tightly at all times and stake down the corners.
In the future I plan to just build a sturdier one made from wood beams and double polycarbonate windows with an extremely sturdy foundation with storm anchors. But we get much more heinous winds where I live sometimes.
B3B0LD
Duct tape
FreshMistletoe
I screwed all mine in with metal drilling screws with rubber and metal washers on them. Haven’t lost a panel I don’t think.
Citizen4000
Hit up YouTube, tons of vids to keep your polycarb safer in the wind.
Leeboy20
I took white pvc pipe ( not scheduled 40) and laid them across and used self tapping screws on the ends and fastened to the frame. Was going to use alluminum flat bar but had to order it in and the pvc was available .
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I have same exact structural design, yours appears to be a heavier gauge metal than mine and I had 30+ mph know you may be concerned about higher speed winds), but I did not lose any panels. Hope that helps.
You can put aluminum battens across the inside and attach them with metal roofing screws
Clear caulking around the perimeter of each panel.
No, but due to concerns about wind and rain I did add duct tape to the inside of the panels along each frame.
So I had the same one Palram and it blew to pieces twice during 60-70 mph winds in Hawaii. I think the plastic windows come out and the aluminum braces bend as soon as any weakness is exposed.
I would guess the only way to stop that is to put either a fabric sun filter tarp on top and stake it down or make 100% sure the entire system is fastened tightly at all times and stake down the corners.
In the future I plan to just build a sturdier one made from wood beams and double polycarbonate windows with an extremely sturdy foundation with storm anchors. But we get much more heinous winds where I live sometimes.
Duct tape
I screwed all mine in with metal drilling screws with rubber and metal washers on them. Haven’t lost a panel I don’t think.
Hit up YouTube, tons of vids to keep your polycarb safer in the wind.
I took white pvc pipe ( not scheduled 40) and laid them across and used self tapping screws on the ends and fastened to the frame. Was going to use alluminum flat bar but had to order it in and the pvc was available .
Silicone sealant has worked for mine