Is there a custom made footprint for this? Or perhaps a tarp could be used underneath, but what size so as not to impede staking/tiedowns?
581556
Not that I am aware of, I used a 10ft x 15ft tarp and just folded the edges underneath prior to staking down. Hope this helps.
2171656
There aren't any tie downs or stakes with this item. It's also very lightweight, so I'd suggest keeping it in a very sheltered area - a protected porch or corner of your yard - or keeping it indoors.
2284831
It's ideal to have the same size, but probably difficult to find the exact size tarp. I think you can hang extra 6feet on one side or hang 3 feet width evenly for two sides, but this is not so secure against the strong wind. If I were you, I will shorten the 16 feet width to 10 feet width by folding( sewing, etc.)in the middle. So you can still use the ready-made holes to tie down to the frame securely for wind protection.
1589723
There isnt any additional flaps for staking down - however the padded bottom adds a little weight to it. We havent had trouble with it blowing away, yet. I usually keep our beach/pool bag in there too for extra weight.
2097050
I would purchase the footprint. If you decide on the tarp I would purchase a 10x10.
1065930
I ended up picking up an off-brand footprint at Academy that was on sale for like $6 or $7 (linked here: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/no-limits-153-highland-peak-tent-footprint-groundsheet/pid-899503?N=882470663). It fits perfectly, but naturally, you could fold a tarp to fit. If you're going to backpack or do some hiking with it, it's worth getting a small lightweight footprint just to cut down the weight though.
712616
You would have to be creative to keep it from flying away, but I think it could be done with concrete bases or sand bags. Drilling into the concrete for little flush sunken anchors if it is your own concrete wouldn't be to difficult and would end up being even better than ground stakes.
2116263
It is made with tent like poles , I was thinking of doing the same thing on mine to make it last longer in the weather conditions and sun . It should work if the tarp is not too heavy and if you secure it well.
731914
There is a lip around the base of the 'rock' with a few holes drilled where you might be able to anchor it down with some thin stakes or bent pieces of wire. That would be if you place it in an area where you can drive the stakes into the soil. The rock does not come with any stakes or pegs when it is shipped to you and it is relatively light and would be blown away in a strong wind if it is not anchored down.
1363181
If you can't get the screw in anchors in the ground, then you can use the big nails to stake down the bottom of the awning. It comes with seven runners that slide in the slot in the awing and seven s hooks, I bought seven more runners and hooks because for a 20' awning you need that many, why it don't come with 14 I don't know.
1194464
I have only set the item up on the grass. I think you would need a tarp or some kind of protection for the bottom on a different surface.
1660582
I just put a rag under it while on a flat hard surface, so that it doesn't move. You could use anything really, and there's indepedent adjustable bases on here if you really want to have a base.
99465
We will have to check with co--I have no idea as previous e-mail reply stated, we too, staked ours down--my husband used tie downs across our greenhouse an anchored to a fence--we live in Kansas and knew with our winds, we needed it anchored. Otherwise, all is well with structure--
2131119
It needs to be staked down as otherwise it can tip over. You could probably secure to fence some way
613043
I use a rock. If you aren't interested in saving weight, I would suggest a cheaper, tougher, heavy, plastic tent stake that doesn't cost $2.50 each. They are bullet proof, while these need to be cared for.
2163664
Not one that is dedicated to it that I know of. Just have to use your own tarp and bungee cords. That's what I do.
818978
I used 24" rebar stakes for mine. But I was out in the desert and worried about wind - and not much else. Those 24" - 36" spiral stakes could work if you have soft soils.