Shade coverings on pergola vs. the wind

[Sgroemm]

I am considering having some shade cloth installed on my pergola. I am wondering if the cloth can withstand the wind we often get during hurricane season? Does anyone have any experience with this?

[villagetinker]

You may also want to make sure your pergola is properly anchored and braced for the additional wind loading as this was probably not part of the original design.

[Ooper]

All depends on what kind of shade cloth you use. Check the manufacturers specs to be sure.

[villager]

Having shades down during a hurricane is not a good idea, no matter the kind. All it will do is create wind sail.