What is the top wind speed that the curtains are designed to hold?
- How much wind a particular industrial curtain can endure is a tough question. It relates to such variables as wind speed, curtain size, attachment points, hardware style and temperature. They all play a key role in the longevity of a curtain in windy conditions. With that, small curtains can handle a fair amount of wind while large curtains are at higher risk for damage.
- Please remember that these curtains once erected act as large sails which produce a tremendous amount of stress on their attachment points. Basically, all manufacturers will inform you that their curtains are designed to block the breeze but can get damaged in strong winds. If you have high wind speeds it is best to retract the curtains and let the wind blow through to prevent damage. If high winds are going to be present then please inform us before your curtain is produced so we can reinforce critical components.
I see you have anchor straps that are available that allow them to hold heavy wind?
- Akon does offer Velcro anchor straps at the very bottom of our curtains which are spaced approximately every 4 feet. These are not provided as a method to reinforce the curtain from high wind loads but rather they are there for drafty conditions as noted on your quote and order confirmation.
What is the best way to ensure the longevity of our outdoor curtains in higher winds?
- Pull back the curtains and tie them off in high winds
- Use all opaque material 18oz or 22oz material which is much stronger than clear material
- Make sure your curtains are not snapping back and forth in the wind (curtains are too large for the space)
Use wind webbing on both sides of the curtains as shown below.
What is the wind webbing?
A great way to increase the life of your curtains is to use straps that take the load. Simply use "tie down straps also called ratchet straps" with "D-Rings anchors" at the top and the bottom. Both are available from Amazon.
What is the best curtain if I know there will be high winds
The super duty outdoor curtains are best for areas that have more wind. These curtains have vertical straps that go from the hardware all the way down into the concrete. They distribute the stress of the wind more equally over the surface of the curtain and the mounting points. These curtains are made for high wind loads. More information available here: https://www.curtain-and-divider.com/outdoor-industrial-curtains/wind-proof-curtains/