What is a spring-loaded shock absorber?
The shoulder joint is the hinged point where the extension arm attaches to the mounting frame. It is the point of most stress. Our exclusive, spring-loaded shoulder joint acts as a shock absorber protecting the awning from damage due to wind and rain that would destroy an ordinary awning made with common die cast aluminum knuckle. How Much Wind and Rain Can the Retractable Awning Withstand? Retractable awnings are for protection from the sun and engineered for winds 32 to 63 M.P.H. (depending on the size of the awning). I generally recommend the awning be retracted if you would be uncomfortable sitting under it. In other words, if it is too windy for you to comfortably sit under the awning, then it is uncomfortable for the awning as well, and it should be retracted. Wind Loads Chart Light rain will not be much of a problem if the pitch is adequate for water run off. However, the awning is a sun shade and should not be expected to protect from heavy rain or snow. I suggest you consider
