How weather resistant or weather proof is the stand? Will it need to be disassembled and stored during the winter snow? Thanks.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
518126
I would suggest dissembling it for winter if you aren't going to use it. It stands up well, but it doesn't hurt to keep it out of the elements when you can!
518127
I have left mine out for some time... This is a very substantial stand... I think it could handle anything you put it through... That said, everything lasts longer if you take good care of it, but I am not afraid of the weather on the stand... It is easy to assemble and take apart should you choose to... It is very heavy when it is assembled and will take two people to move it, but one person can put it together or take it apart... Merry Christmas
518128
We did not leave ours out this winter. I don't think the finish would hold up.
518129
I purchased the stand this spring, so it did not experience winter weather yet. It has been outside all summer and the color has not faded or rusted. I personally love it and are very satisfied with it.
2065678
I cannot attest to whether this is good for the winter, as we have no experience with that. I suspect due to the tent's shape, snow will not accumulate on the top and it should do well. It is free standing but would require stakes on the ground if it is very windy. The stakes that came with it are small, but bigger ones are easy to get for little cost.
1748191
I stored it in the house until we had deer to weigh. I have not left it in freezing temps as I have ruined digital displays before by freezing them , although these new displays could be entirely safe in cold temps.
907863
I am in Northern NJ, and just purchased mine early Spring of this year. I have every intent of leaving mine out on my deck over the Winter, as it's much too heavy to lift off of the deck to store in my garage! I went forward with my purchase, knowing that this item was going to be durable enough to brave all four seasons. This is a heavy duty, well made stand; it will endure anything and everything! You could always push it under your outdoor dining set (if you cover yours as I do), to provide it with some protection from the elements.
1788621
I'm in Pennsylvania - We take ours down in November and put it back in late March/early April. Snow and ice collection on the canopy I believe will ruin it if you leave it up. But I know what you mean about it being a big job to take down.
2197409
I think it would be best not to leave it outside. Rain and wind would probably damage it. It seems very delicate.
1518575
I should have brought it in to the gardening shed...but forgot. We live in mid-Michigan and had a very bitter winter with a lot of snow. I left it out and no problems - have already begun using again, now that we've had an unusually warm early Spring. It still looks great! No signs of damage. I don't plan on pushing our luck next year.
2017131
We did not use our during the winter yet. We had it up in August and it survived some high winds from summer storms without any issues. I was impressed on how sturdy and easy to assemble it was for the price :) Hope this helps
270339
I bought the stand that is sold separately. Haven't actually used it yet because I bought it late in the season.
1342801
Yes to both questions. I bought this last year to go on my deck. It is out of the sun and doesn't get very wet when it rains. I did put a couple coats of Rustoleum clear paint on the shelf and the baskets before putting it outside and brought it inside over the winter. It's still in really good shape. I did repaint the stand with black Rustoleum before putting it out this year, because it was a little faded.
462386
It can be taken apart and transported. I have found the stand to be dangerous as I had two stands break because of the thin pipe material used. Each stand broke in the same way. Do not buy and it should be removed from Amazon.
353763
The stand is nice but not fancy. I had planned to use the stand on my enclosed patio until the onset of winter. The stand is in the den and used for the plants from the patio.
80768
It is sturdy and well-made. I have not had mine through a winter, but I don't think I would leave it outside with water in it - - anything might crack if it freezes where you live.
507596
My Father leaves it on year round as he stores his snowblower in a corner of his garage. I think you could take it off and on relatively easily as the whole thing is held on by only a few bolts. I think it would be a little bulky to store that way though as I don't believe it would fold up.
1992698
I leave mine up all year in rain and snow and have no problems. I also purchased the connector cover.
1501597
As far as the stand goes, I do not see why not. If you are going to leave exposed to the elements, i.e. rain, sleet, or snow, it is not "rust proof" although it is painted. Hope this helps.
71353
Can not vouch for how permanent as I have only had it a month, but my husband anchored it to concrete driveway and carriage house wall. Will see if it survives MT winter. I would take the canopy off if a big wind storm was predicted, and will keep snow from accumulating whenever possible.