The only thing I didn't like was the weight bags that came with it. I love this tent!!! I do about 3-5 shows a week so it gets a lot of use and I'm so thankful I got this one!!! The set up is the easiest one in the whole show and people are amazed when the see how fast I can put it up by myself. Pull open frame enough that you can fit the canopy top on all all 4 cornersĬontinue pulling frame open until you are able to fully extend all the trusses DO NOT try to extend the legs before this stepĮxtend legs to desired height equally ie opposite corners, then center legsĪttach sand bags and fill (I used a wide mouthed funnel to reduce spilling) I'm in the PNW and it's summertime (no rain), so I can't say how weatherproof the canopy is, but it's been up for a little over a month with no issues.
#Patio umbrella trial#
It's taken a little trial and error, but some strategically placed Irish Spring soap bars seems to be solving that problem.
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Also, this might be area specific, but for some reason bees/wasps love the peaks of my canopy.
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The gaps aren't surprising given where they're located and it's easy to remedy, but thought I should mention it, so people could be prepared.
#Patio umbrella zip#
The only minor complaints I have are one of my doorways is missing a velcro strap and at each pole where you zip the panels together there is a small gap where water could intrude when it rains. Personally I used a total of 2.5 bags of QUIKRETE 0.5-cu ft 50-lb All-purpose Sand. The sand bags have 2 chambers that need to be filled to help weigh down the canopy.
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Technically an experienced person might be able to set this particular canopy up by themselves, but I'd highly suggest having someone help you. The setup instructions are not very helpful and I had to watch a video to see what I was doing wrong. It doesn't actually state it in the description, but there are a total of 6 wall panels and you can place the door panels wherever is most convenient for your set up. I purchased the white 8x16 canopy which included the steel frame, travel bag w/wheels, canopy top, 3 side walls, a door wall, 6 sandbags for the legs (sand not included) and 4 ropes w/stakes.