What did you use to weight the gabebo down? I can't bolt this to the stone flooring of my courtyard.
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I used large rocks to weight it down but it shifted in wind. My son used long a masonry bit to drill holes through our stone tile patio blocks. Then used large washers and long screws to secure gazebo frame in the stone tile. SECURE!!
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Mine sits on cement as well. I put a decorative hexagon step stone (they're about 2 inches thick and about 12 inches across) on the corners then a nice planter on top of that. However, I live in Southern California so we don't get much wind here.
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Mine went on a deck , so I used some screws to secure it, but I also used some large potted plants on the four corner shelves and that really helped too. I am sure if you did this and then put something on the bottom of the four corner areas that you could put some heavy potted plants on.... you would be all set. Hope this helps
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using 5/16 lag bolts i screwed the feet to the deck after assembling every thing. I then attached bungee cords to each corner and angered them to the deck. the top moves around a lot in the wind. the bungees help dampen the movement.
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I used a square base of 4x4 treated lumber. The instructions call for a concrete base but in my experience that's overkill.
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There are weighted bases available. The ones I bought are four identical pieces that fit into each quarter of the umbrella base and keep it weighted down. You can probably find them on Amazon too. Good luck!
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I did not use the weighted base that came with the umbrella, I bolted the base directly to a wooden deck. The umbrella can't be moved around, but the foot print is a lot smaller and removed the trip hazard.
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I could not get it too securely fasten...kept falling off...I decided to mix cement with it on the ground as opposed to being on the wheelbarrow
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I have an 8 lb. bag of soil and it would take probably another 4 lbs to fill it up. I put rocks in the bottom of my 2 to weigh them down as they are light and the wind could knock them over. Maybe with rocks as weight and drainage, the 8 lb. bag would work.I have ours outside at the front door and they look great! I also painted ours a bronze color.
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from my husband:> Upon assembling arbor I looked at method of securing it in its ultimate location. The hardware provided seemed inadequate.>> Solution:> 1. Secured 2 4x4's treated, cut to width.> 2. Attached to bottom of arbor.> 3. Provided weighted free standing base.> 4. Purchased 4 - 10"x10" concrete stepping stones and 4-18"x 5/8" steel re-bar stakes.> 5. Level ground, placed arbor> 6. Pounded steel stakes in corners.> 7. Placed stepping stones on top of 4"x4"'a (added potted mini-roses).> 8. Planted climbing rose's> 9. Installed drip irrigation.> 10. Hung wind chimes.> 11. Fill voids with sand or small rock. > Results; stable, wind resistant, relocatable arbor, looks great. from my husband:> Upon assembling arbor I looked at method of securing it in its ultimate location. The hardware provided seemed inadequate.>> Solution:> 1. Secured 2 4x4's treated, cut to width.> 2. Attached to bottom of arbor.> 3. Provided weighted free standing base.> 4. Purchased 4 - 10"x10" concrete stepping stones and 4-18"x 5/8" steel re-bar stakes.> 5. Level ground, placed arbor> 6. Pounded steel stakes in corners.> 7. Placed stepping stones on top of 4"x4"'a... » Read More from my husband:> Upon assembling arbor I looked at method of securing it in its ultimate location. The hardware provided seemed inadequate.>> Solution:> 1. Secured 2 4x4's treated, cut to width.> 2. Attached to bottom of arbor.> 3. Provided weighted free standing base.> 4. Purchased 4 - 10"x10" concrete stepping stones and 4-18"x 5/8" steel re-bar stakes.> 5. Level ground, placed arbor> 6. Pounded steel stakes in corners.> 7. Placed stepping stones on top of 4"x4"'a (added potted mini-roses).> 8. Planted climbing rose's> 9. Installed drip irrigation.> 10. Hung wind chimes.> 11. Fill voids with sand or small rock. > Results; stable, wind resistant, relocatable arbor, looks great. « Show Less
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I installed the gazebo with my son yesterday on a cement patio. I don't want to make holes in the patio to bolt it down. Any suggestions how to secure it so that a strong wind won't take it away? Thank you.
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We bought bags of sand, flattened them out & slipped them in the opening in the back - steps stay in place with no problem. The round weight plates that go on barbells are good to use also but too expensive for us - you need approx. 150 lbs to hold the steps in place. Hope this helps
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They give you directions to put a floor down stone cement and wood. The floor is thin plastic a needs one of the three bottoms. I used patio brick as long as it's level your good
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Hi Lori... If you're planning to be moving your 200 lb plant around a lot, I would consider changing out the casters for those meant for hard floors... namely, rubber clad or felt clad casters. Google "hard floor casters" for choices, and match the caster stem size (width/length). Occasional rolling should not be a problem. Hope this is helpful...
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I used a small dab of quick setting 2part epoxy on each of the attachment points. The numbers are still affixed tight! We have a very irregular stone surface exterior & I didn't want to drill into it. Good luck.
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I would highly recommend a sturdy platform of wood, concrete, or patio blocks but a well tamped and leveled gravel foundation would work. The floor is flexible and snaps together and acts as a base for the walls so it must be stable and level. Hope this helps.
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Right now I'm contemplating that very thing... and a small shovel is my best guess other than picking it up and shaking it out. If I had it to do over I'd get something else on a stand with a hand crank to tumble it. Dave
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I used a 1x1 stake into the ground, painted it black and used zip tires to secure the skeleton to it. You could also use a piece of steel.
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Not sure, I used an older umbrella weight on the bottom to hold it in place. If it will be on a deck, can always screw it down.