Remember the saying, �You get what you pay for?� That rings true for every product we buy. But for big purchases, like a gazebo, customers want to make sure the money they invest in gives them a huge return. That is, customers that spend anywhere from $200 to $1,000 for a gazebo, want to make sure that it is a quality product that will last them years of outdoor enjoyment. The metal frames should be strong and sturdy, heavy and will not rust. The canopy that comes with the gazebo should also be made of a fabric that protects from the sun, is heavy and durable, and will withstand a rainstorm or a windy day.
That is not always the case when a gazebo is purchased from a big box store. These stores need to meet a low retail price point, us ually $199 to $299 and therefore cannot skimp on the construction of the frame for the gazebo. This is due to safety issues as well as product liability. If they cannot skimp on the construction frame, where can these box stores go cheap on? The canopy! For starters, the fabric of the canopy is usually a polyester and/or canvas blend, and is prone to fading, tearing, and ripping.
The life of the canopy depends on the fabric used to make the canopy. Most fabrics weigh 150 to 200 denier (unit of measurement of linear mass-density of textile fiber calculated as one gram per 9000 meters). Without treatment, the canopy will last about 2 to 3 years. Canopies made with low grade fabrics will last about 6 months to a year. Exposure to UV rays, rain, wind, and snow make the fabric brittle.
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