Wind resistance and screened lanais

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I wonder what the windspeed would have to be to make screen perform as a solid substance? Is it 35 MPH? I have heard that some people cut their screens before a big blow. That seems crazy to me. What if it doesn't blow that hard?? Engineers, we need your input.
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Smalldog Sez not sure about lanias but before coming to TV had a bird cage over our pool in Sebastian ???............ it made through Francis and Jean, no problems except a few cuts where shingles visited on their way by and Jean tore a plastic latch off one of the doors on that scarey nite ............
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That's good to know, smalldog. Do you remember what your maximum sustained winds were?
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We've been talking to T&D concrete about putting a birdcage extension on our lanai...they say their construction is rated to withstand Category 3 hurricane...not sure if that is just the structure or also the screen (unless those flying shingles come ripping by).
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07, I think they are referring to the structure only. I would be surprised if the screen could stand up to that force and remain intact.
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