Saturday, July 16, 2011

Backyard Canopy

By John Bahley


Choosing one of the many quality and affordable awnings and gazebos that will stand up to the elements and last for many years is a choice that will give you and your family hours of pleasure this spring and for seasons to come. But before you jump to any conclusions and run out the your favorite mall and make a purchase, there are some important points that you should think about if you are going to be able to live with your choice. And that is where my help comes in. Hopefully I will be able to pass along some of my tips so that you can make an educated choice and be happy with your canopy.

Are the gazebos that are intended to be installed on a permanent basis right to you? That is what we are going to find out.

This type of outdoor structure is intended to be assembled once and placed exactly where you put it together for life. Okay, maybe not for life, but for the life of the canopy. They typically take a couple of people and about an hour or so of your time for it to be assembled and installed.

Some models are made of high density plastic and steel. Higher end models can be made from wood and even some iron components. But are these choices right for you?

Portable modes are also quality items. This type of canopy is usually made from "canvas" and steel.

These portable models can be known as "ez" up canopies. This type has become very popular for commercial vendors and even backyard family gatherings. The can also be found at weddings and craft shows too. They have become a great replacement for the old tent style models.

This type of old tent style are the ones with all of the steel tubing. They seem to be very stable and useful after you set them up. But getting to that point can be very frustrating and simply irritating. The newer models that offer easy setup in a few minutes are just the obvious these days.




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