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That looks like a sail. I would be concerned that a strong wind could knock the shade down and take the hive with it. If the shade is not secured to the flooring, it should be if possible. You might also consider carving a couple slits/holes in the shade to allow wind to pass through and take the energy out of the “sail.”
Yours is a good comment and concern. I also had the same worries when planning and making them, trying to imagine how the wind might affect them. The material is woven and has holes that let both air and some light through. I think it is made for shading plants . Also, there are heavy pieces of cement placed on the legs and front crosspiece of the frames to “secure the legs to the flooring,” so I think they will be all right. If we have a Typhoon, then I will most likely take them down for that and put them back up afterwards, and I will be checking on them frequently and regularly to see if there are any problems, especially on very windy days. Thanks for pointing out those concerns.