Want to purchase & leave in our uncovered outdoor bar, how has it help up in weather? Do you cover with anything else beside the cover it came with?
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So far so good. I air it out from time to time to keep any mold from forming. Occasionally, if I leave the condiments tray in place, and it rains, it will fill up with water. I simply turn it upside down when I'm not using it and it works great. Also, make sure to prepare an area for the ice bin to drain out of the bar.
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So, mine is outside, but under the cover of my tiki hut. So, it still gets hit by the elements, but only driving rains as such. I wipe it down once weekly but has held up wonderfully. I also use Flitz on all my stainless, and that bring out the good stainless shine like new. The bin is great, large and holds a ton of beverages. Great accent to my outdoor kitchen/bar area.
202657
Hi. I mounted mine in a grill table and it is covered. Stainless will rust and tarnish over time I would cover it with a plastic bin or some such to protect it. Otherwise it keeps ice well and beer cold ;)
202658
just received our 2nd one for a 2nd bar; other one purchased earlier has held up well.
1624527
No cover. It is a lighter weight umbrella and I have had trouble with it blowing over quite a bit. Even when umbrella is folded down, must be laid down in any windy conditions.
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Sorry, I live in Melbourne, FL so we don't worry about covering it. Check in the outdoor departments (Lowe's, Home-Depot, etc.) for outside/exterior furniture weather covering. Good luck-we really enjoy and use our Keter in the swimming pool area under a screened lanai. Happy Holidays! Duane
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Ive covered mine with a cover I bought for like 20 dollars on amazon. Obviously wait till its completely cool before covering it. The Covers helped so far !
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Sorry, i dont know what you mean... I had someone measure my outdoor bar and told me exactly what to buy. My co-worker did the installation. 3 people were needed when we had to put it in place. I am very happy with my purchase and use it all the time.
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Yes my bike is parked outside 24/7 with no trees or protection other then the cover and been through several bad storms and it remains dry. I feel it is the best cover for the job. There was even a small hail storm and it came through un-marked and believe me I was worried. I have also put the cover on right after a ride and no probelms with hot pipes.
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Is fine in our back yard with strong winds, have placed small bricks in corners, but have had no problems. It comes with small tent pegs, but I wouldn't trust them to strong winds. No cover for the front. Live in high desert, so rain hasn't been a problem.
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We cover it to keep it clean. I don't think rain will affect it since it is metal with powder coat finish.
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Depending on where you live, it is probably best to store it in a garage if possible as there are electrical components. As far as a cover, you might want to consider using a bbq cover or patio furniture cover.
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I considered doing the same thing. But instead, ended up keeping it inside, once I realized I had enough room. The paint seems to be a powder coating, so it's baked on. My concern would be for the wooden bar. If I had kept it outside, I would have sprayed all the metal parts with a waterproofer and kept it covered with a tarp.
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I bought the grill and the stand and leave them assembled outside all year around. I also bought a cover made for a smoker (i.e., circular and full length with elastic on the bottom), which ensures they are completely covered when not in use. No problems so far. But make sure to buy a cover of some sort.
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We live in Nebraska and we left the furniture outside over the winter. We left the cover on and it was fine. I will probably move it indoors next year (its super light and easy to move) to reduce wear and tear. However, it looks great this spring and seems quite durable.
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I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your... » Read More I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. « Show Less
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It should come with its own canopy, which should fold down into a small bag like a camping chair. It provides shade, and some protection from rain, but windy storms will still get rain on whoever is inside. My wife has taken our kids walking on a trail during rain, and its probably better to just let them get wet and not worry about the canopy.
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It looks pretty weatherproof. I have one under cover but the other one is SW facing and gets wet occasionally. I do not recall any statements in the instructions relative to keeping it dry or out of the sun. They seem built for the outdoors. Good luck!
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All room walls and the 'front door' have cover flaps that zip closed from the inside for full privacy. We haven't been in extreme weather but it's a really great tent for the price, should do well in reasonable rain/wind. I always make it a practice to take along a couple tarps (one under the tent) duct tape and extra tent pegs. Btw I Recommend investing in 10 or more strong (metal) tent pegs and a hammer or hatchet. The ones that come with the tent are cheap, break easy. The 'patio' is great, we had a small fold up table & 3 coolers in there with room to spare.
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Hi, Judy! I think ours arrived with a very thin plastic cover/bag ... might work for a few days to make sure it's not totally exposed to sunlight, but nothing you'd want to use long-term. For our cover, we've ended up buying some waterproof tarps (like you'd put underneath a tent outside), and toss those over the rolled-up cover. If we're keeping it that way for more than a few days, we have some bungie cords to wrap around it and keep it from blowing off. Not the world's fanciest solution, but it works. :)