MasterCanopy Durable Ez Pop-up Gazebo Tent with 1 Sidewall(3X3M,Dark Grey)

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What would you like to use your gazebo for? Depending on your intentions, different wall styles will be more appropriate. Some gazebos are most appropriate as a sun shade in hot weather, whereas others offer an ideal place for parties, rain or shine. Square gazebos are highly practical and are one of the best shapes to suit people standing and mingling. The space lends itself well to everyone being equidistant and able to have a conversation together. They’re good for smaller gardens as their shape is more compact, and they can slot into corners, but they may not have as high a capacity as other styles. It can be more difficult to fit a rectangular dining table in the centre of a square gazebo, but it can still work depending on the dimensions. The sides are easy to connect together, using velcro and zips, and the door can either be rolled up, or zipped closed, depending on conditions. Hexagonal gazebos are sociable because people can all sit around a central round table. That said, a hexagon is a more difficult shape to slot into the garden, and may not maximise ground area. It’s also quite difficult to fit a rectangular serving table at the side of a hexagonal gazebo, so they’re best for sitting in the middle. Wall Type

With promises of being easy to set up, sturdy, and weatherproof, the MasterCanopy Durable EZ Pop-Up Gazebo certainly looks appealing at first glance. To find out how it really fares in various conditions, I put this product to the test on my windy Scottish farm. The metal frame stands up well to normal use and it does come with four detachable leg weight bags included. There are also eight guy ropes along with four ground stakes. There are three heights to choose from (81”, 77”, and 73.2”), and this is adjusted by pushing the red button on each leg to extend it. According to MasterCanopy, the height adjustment feature is pinch-proof. Although I didn’t end up pinching my fingers each time I changed the height, you do need to be very careful! Additionally, several pop up gazebos are height adjustable, like the MasterCanopy Durable Ez Pop-up Gazebo; in these instances you’ll be able to choose the height that makes sense depending on the day. When there’s more of a breeze, some people like to have the gazebo adjusted to a lower height. There is a choice of 17 different colours to choose from, which is a lot more than the majority of gazebos, and it can be matched to any garden furniture or themes to help it become a complementary feature in the garden.When it comes to pop up gazebos, there are a few different shapes to choose from. The most common shapes are square, rectangular and hexagonal. Each of which have their pros and cons.

The shape of the gazebo can also affect how well it fits into the garden, and the garden furniture it can hold. More on that in the next section. As mentioned, whilst this gazebo isn’t intended for rainy weather, it’s well suited for the summer. The roof provides UPF 50+ UV protection, so it offers good shade from overhead sun – sunlight can still get through the sides though. After you have everything set up and have staked the feet into the ground with the supplied metal pegs, you then need to connect the provided guy ropes to the gazebo. The other end of each rope attaches to a metal peg, which you insert into the ground – this helps to hold everything in place. Available in a huge range of bright colours, the ABCCANOPY Fully Waterproof Pop Up Gazebo is a great option for those looking for a weather resistant canopy in a particular shade. Of course, gazebos shouldn’t be used in high winds, so we’re talking about protection from a light breeze instead of gale-force gusts.

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Rectangular gazebos often work well in gardens because they’re the same shape as the space. Additionally, they can be a good way to cover an entire patio. People might be positioned further away from each other than in a square gazebo, but you can often fit a rectangular dining table in the space (with sufficient space for people to move around). Rectangular gazebos are also good for having food-serving tables inside or a buffet. I have set the gazebo up in varying conditions since then, but it does start to feel a little unstable once winds get above 30-40km/h. That said, I was using my gazebo in a very exposed spot – if you’ve got more shelter around, whether in the form of trees, buildings, or anything else, then you shouldn’t have any issues with stability.