Wind and Batting Cages.

[tomorrow]

When constructing an out door batting cage do you need to do anything special to account for possible wind damage?

 

[625ender]

The biggest demon with outdoor batting cages is UV rays deteriorating the net. The height of the cage means that wind will not be an issue unless they're actively hitting and its blowing a panel towards the batter

How long you want this cage to last is a big factor also. Is it for a park or your personal cage?

 

[tomorrow]

Personal

 

[benz99]

I actually just sold mine after 14 years in the so called Windy City Chicago. I used large dog screw in the ground hooks with ratchet straps staggered. Stood up well to 50 mph gusts.

 

[625ender]

Personal

Assuming you're going 10-12ft You should be fine unless you have a hurricane. What are you using as a frame? That's also an important component. Have you bought the net? Craigslist and Facebook are excellent sources for used ones.

Do you get a winter snow load? If so dont underestimate the weight

 

[livingontheroad]

Well you need to have it withstand the wind for starters.
Hurricanes snd strong thunderstorms with 60 mph gusts can do damage....lots of wind drag.

Squirrells and birds .......and lawnmower.......did most damage for me. And lacrosse balls. Net that stops softballs../baseballs.....son could send a 100mph lacrosse shot thru if hit right, breaking some strings. UV never a problem..... Was still in decent shape after being up continuously for 7 years. Not as easy to sell as one might think........

Mowing around that thing was a major PITA. I was very glad to take it down finally . Every now and then the dog would get inside of it and get trapped as well.

 

[625ender]

son could send a 100mph lacrosse shot thru if hit right, breaking some strings. UV never a problem.....

Then UV was the problem