Wind is a project condition
The same product can face very different pressures on a sheltered ground-floor patio and an exposed coastal terrace. Project review should use the actual site and configuration rather than a generic speed shortcut.
Outdoor Living & Architecture · High-wind guide
Planning Outdoor Structures for High-Wind Sites
High-wind suitability cannot be reduced to one website wind-speed number. Site exposure, building geometry, dimensions, enclosure, supporting structure, fixings and the exact product configuration all affect the project pathway.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Side enclosure changes behaviour
Adding blinds, glass or solid sides can change how wind pressure acts on the structure. Future enclosure should be declared before the roof or frame configuration is finalised.
Fixings and substrate are part of the system
Published product information does not replace project-specific assessment of foundations, supporting structure, substrate and fixings. Those interfaces remain local project responsibilities unless separately engineered and documented.
Architectural blinds are not storm shutters
Velaris-style outdoor blinds manage shade, privacy and day-to-day weather exposure. They should not be represented as hurricane shutters or complete-building severe-storm protection systems.
Use a technical hold when evidence is incomplete
Where the exact model, size, site criteria or supporting evidence has not been verified, Apollo should hold the performance claim and move the project into technical review rather than infer suitability.
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