How hard would it be to remove the canopy when preparing for a storm?
1503294
Not too hard...takes 5-10 minutes to remove/put on. FYI, while I enjoy it occasionally, the difficulty of assembly wasn't worth it! It took 2 of us 1/2 day.
2233618
Marion- You can absolutely use the chair without the canopy. It will rest behind the back and legs of the chair iin the down position. Then, if it starts to rain, you just flip it up over your head.
1913369
Yes, it was hard to get over, the frame has to be even all the way around, just inch it down little at time, wait tip ends are down before fastening velcro on inner frame, hope this helps, once in place it's a great fit, we take it down for the winter, but we had once ice storm that tore some of the cloth in the velcro areas around the frame, ordered a replacement canopy to use next season and hope fits just as good
538600
I am not sure and as we live in ND and it is cold outside and our canopy is in a storage building right now, I cannot tell you. I will say that we used our canopy for 7 days at the fair this summer and every day we had violent thunderstorms with very severe wind. It stood up to all that mother nature could throw at it and came away still looking brand new. The only thing we did was put heavy sandbags on every leg and stake it down very securely. I would buy it again!
1569348
Perhaps replacing it with another part from an old canopy. sorry hope that helps
347607
Yes, the canopy is very easy to remove, but a little bulky and there is no good way to store if you take it off in the middle of a walk.
1433868
First of all. the mfg warns about high wind application. But if you weight down the 6 legs, there are hol;es for screws on the end of each leg. You couls also use a conrete block to anchor each leg. I would reccomend that you be able to fold down the whole canopy when not utilizing it, to avoid a heavy strain on the unit. After all it is made to be mobile and not permantly set up. Otherwise a very attractive and functional canopy. I would reccomern with the cavet athat you do take precautions when in use..
1819741
I don't think it would work well without a canopy underneath and there is no frame or structure to support it. I honestly have a hard time with it and I have a canopy, couldn't imagine it without it.
574384
Yes. In the event of rain, you can't leave anything in the canopy area, it will get soaked.
1812383
We have only tried all the way up and all the way down. we usually keep it down so that we have a little extra space around the canopy on our deck. The best thing about this canopy I would say is that it has been sturdy in 20+ mph winds. beyond that wind speed we just lower the legs so that the canopy stands about 5ft. high and then we add some weight to the tarp itself (plant pots.,etc.) so that the canopy stays in place.
1442410
It can be done but you have to take your time. Two setting it up goes much smoother, especially when it comes to putting the top of the canopy on.
1449358
Yes. The canopy is one of the 4-in-1 pieces that is removable. It also can be compacted.
539116
Hello, yes if it is really windy the canopy top could move a little bit. Please remember to keep the umbrella closed when not in use to prevent damage. Thank you.
1787003
We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is recommended, especially for bigger sails in a windy area. We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is... » Read More We live in Miami and have fairly windy days in the summer with heavy rain. We have installed our canopy using aircraft cable to trees at the perimeter of our yard, tightened up with turnbuckles and removable using lockable steel caribiners at the canopy corners. We just didn't want the look of giant poles, so our canopy looks more like a floating sail overhead. :-) Also, if you use a post you actually need to sink the poles deeper than 3 feet...the rule of thumb is 1/3 below ground, 2/3 above. So for a sail mounted 8' high, you would need a 12' pole with 4' buried. Steel pipe 3.5-4" is recommended, especially for bigger sails in a windy area. « Show Less
1106427
Yes, very easily, but I would leave the frame up and just take the tarp off. If it is tied down (like it should be), it shouldn't blow away without the tarp
1283393
I take my canopy off every year, just reverse the installation process. Not very difficult, gets easier every year. The down side is that these canopies do dry out and after two years you will have them ripping very easy so you need to take care when handling. Good luck!
1109570
I found it easy to take off and put back on, however it is advisable to have a hex wrench in a bike bag or velcro'd to the bike for quick and easy removal. If you lose the little nuts that are supplied I found replacements at Lowe's and Home Depot. Probably wise to pick up extras just in case they fall or work out of there holes. The negative comments are just that. With proper installation the canopy stays put, and for some of us that are follically challenged a Godsend. Always worried about skin cancer on my scalp so the canopy worked well.