Does the top do a good job at keeping water & bugs out??
1979448
We've had issues with water getting in, enough that it makes the sand unusable. This summer we're going to buy a little tarp to put over it to help hopefully.
1979449
Yes during normal weather. Our winter was horrible so the weight of the snow made the lid flex and when we opened it, it was full of water. We've been very happy with this sand table and highly recommend it.
970392
Great job of keeping bugs out. Some water does get into it from time to time, but it's not a lot and in a way is kind of nice because it is just enough moisture to help them build better sand castles. Love this for my 3 year old compared to the ones they can sit in and get all messy :)
1979450
Water, yes. We still get occasional ants or fruit flies but no big yucky bugs can get in.
2164168
Yes its waterproof and stands up well in rain and wind. Just be sure you specify which type of top you have i.e. connects with just hoooks, or connect with hooks and velcro wrpas.
1395020
Of course the roof is waterproof until a stick or something pokes a hole in it. Then there are patches you can use. I never had any problems with bugs getting into the screen room other than those I let in when I opened the door.....
387956
Sorta, we used it the other weekend and you can wrap the top around on itself to keep it out of the way. We used it inside in a pool.
2168938
They do not let bugs or debris into the structure. They are completely mesh enclosed, like the sides. They are about 2 inches high and run the edge of the structure. They may let water in, if you were in a wet area, however I have not tested that.
482350
If you can get the splint thru the whole in the top it will work great. The rubber gasket top is very tight to keep water out and it do keep the water out.
1863512
It does a pretty good job. It's not very thick and warps if you lay it where it's not flat, but it is built to shed water. Ours is caved in because our saint Bernard decided to lay on it, but that's a testament to the strength of it because it didn't crack, just bent down. Now it catches water on top but still keeps the box dry.
1342762
I don't believe so. However we keep the top on when not in use and have not had any issues with moisture cats bugs etc. we r happy with it. Hope that helps
1395013
rain does not leak through at all. However if the wind is blowing and its raining I always pull the furniture away from the screened walls so things don't get wet. Yes bugs are kept out by the screening. We live in Minnesota and we have numerous bugs/mosquitoes etc and they don't come through the screening. We've had this screened house for years now and except for how dirty the trees above make it we have had zero issues with it. We do end up bleach?washing the roof every spring because of the dirt from leaves etc. Its been holding up very well.
1960926
The top comes down over the sides, but can easily be blown upwards, and it is vented underneath, so if it rains and blows at the same time (which it often does), this would not protect the top from getting wet. If you need to keep the top dry this would probably not be the cover for you. Besides, as I mentioned in an earlier comment, our entire cover ripped to shreds in a matter of weeks, leaving the entire trailer exposed.
370102
No, some water will go through the product, but it keeps a large amount of water out. It's good, but not perfect.
71235
If you think bugs will not burrow through this you would be incorrect. You can use any non organic topping for bug stoppage, but I believe it would be better to use bug screen just below the dirt. Decorative rock may look better on top then this.
1902811
Yes, it does a great job of keeping bugs out and is also great with ventilation. Wonderful tent for the price. The first time we used it we were in a an absolute torrential downpour for two days. Nothing got wet.
107877
no its just the top to prevent "wardrobe" malfunction, if on a surfboard or banana tube etc.
101524
The fact is it is supposed to be covered with water at all times. I did allow mine to get the top half uncovered and did not cause any damage. I would not recommend letting any part of it to not be submerged completely.
1908904
It does, but only the top 4 inches or so, 2 years ago when we had a very hot summer, I had to keep it off the water was 80 degree's. It really does depend on the temp
1297538
If you are not using the pit regularly, I would always move it out of the weather....it will stand up for a while, but nothing lasts forever. If you purchased the cover, that will certainly help keep the top in good shape...the key is to watch the legs...if they get any kind of rust, wire brush them and put a good paint like Rustoleum on them and they should last for years...even with the rain.