Has anyone left this up through the winter? I'm wondering if it's a good option to keep my back deck from getting ice and snow on it.
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Sorta depends on how much snow you get. It wouldn't work in Western Colorado. Plus it is porous, so when the ice and snow that it catches melts, the water is going to leak through and refreeze?
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I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
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Good evening, To be honest these Grill Gazebos are not rated for a snow load. If you keep it up all year long I recommend keeping the snow off the gazebo during the winter. This will for sure protect your investment for years to come. Thanks, John C.
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Michelle, I bought this for my kids for Christmas. Unfortunately I live in the midwest and still getting snow as of today. I have not yet opened the backboard. Sorry
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I've left one out for 2 seasons and a winter in North Dakota it held up ok. I've noticed the more you roll it up in the freezing cold weather the more the carbon comes off. it starts to show more light through the blind. it should hold up better in Texas I would think. I thought they were good blinds. I've got 3 of them 2 penthouse blinds and 1 brick house. I like them.
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I got mine last fall. I was very glad that I stained it with a good wood stain so that it held up through freezing, snow, wind, and lots of rain. I will stain it again this summer. It kept things dry.
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This is designed to be a temporary canopy. The manufacturer says to take it down when stormy weather comes. It is not rated for snow. May hold up if you go out every day and remove all the snow from the canopy. But don't let high drifts pile up against the legs. Take a drive around your area and see if anyone up there has a similar light weight fabric canopy installed -- probably not very many. If you want a more sturdy and permanently installed canopy, look at the all metal types.
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Personally I think keeping this in a location subject to weather 365 daya a year is not a good idea. Mine is in a semi-covered area and I covered it in plastic to prevent winter snow and ice damage. I also do not store potting soil directly in the soil area, partly because I also use as a server on my deck for parties. Rain does get inside even on the side with the solid cover.
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With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
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I leave mine out for the month-long muzzle loader season in December without problems. If you are leaving it out and you get a bunch of snow, I've had the roof collapse, but after cleaning it off and pushing it back up it was fine.
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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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I have had mine up for over a year without any issue. I also bolted it down. If it snows you will need to clear the roof if its more than two inches. This can be accomplished by used a push broom and pushing on on the inside of the roof. Hope this helps
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I left two outside all winter. We had severe winds often. They are attached to my wood patio awning and a tree. No damage to the wood structure (built like a deck) however one of the shades tore at the corner. The other weathered everything and is still hanging.
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No, the deck can remain on, but depending on how deep the snow is, you may wish to remove it.
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Hi, I have had mine up for about 1 year, all year long, through snow, rain, wind and its still in perfect condition, no change in anything. Hope that helps
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I have had mine for one year now. I brought it under the eaves for the winter and it was fine. I think too many years in the snow (especially like we had in the north east this year) would do a number, so I would have at least put a cover over it. Note that stink bugs can get in it easily so if you bring it inside you will have to clean it out.
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No, I do not think it will damage your deck unless you pick it up and slam it several times then you might break the shovel. I think it would work perfect for your deck. Like others have mentioned, be aware of what direction the wind is especially if you stick it out the back patio door to do your deck the snow will come back at you if you are going into the wind. Just some advice. You should be good to go with it.