5/1/2023 0 Comments Showoff canopy for saleIt did okay during a wind storm a couple years ago, but don't think my heart slowed down for a couple days. It does have a vented top which helps in the wind. I have used it for small one day event where there is little chance of weather. I also have a cheap "Quick Shade" that I picked up on clearance at Home Depot several years ago. We are also in the Midwest and also have two canopies, an ancient craft hut that is heavy beast, but is extremely durable. The vaulted ceilings make a more professional impression. The other advantage of Trimline and Light Dome is aesthetic. Or accidently spill off and soak you or a customer. Pooling water is more likely to leak through the roof, plus it’s very heavy and can collapse a cheap tent with its weight. The real advantage of the Trimline and Light Dome is that the roofs are designed not to pool water. I have seen Trimlines swaying in the wind too, I’m assuming they did not have sta-bars.Ĭompared to accordian-style tents, the advantage of the Trimlines and Light Domes is not for wind resistance, except that they are reliably well-built, and accordian-style tents come in a wide range of quality from strong to crappy. I prefer the straps, because they pack small, but either is a good solution. I solved that problem by adding crossbracing straps (you can see them in the attached photo). The Light Dome without sta-bars does sway in the wind. When I bought the Light Dome, I did not buy the bottom sta-bars, in an effort to streamline my gear. When I had the Trimline, I opted for the bottom sta-bars and these made the tent very rigid in the wind. I suggest solid square steel stock 2x2 for weights -about 36-40 inches long with a eye wielded on the end or a hole drilled thru the stock with a rope loop.To attach canopy to hold it down. My corner weights are killer heavy and made from lead filled steel tubes. I wish I have bought more as these may not last my whole career. I use side panels for security at night-mine are custom made and a bit wider with more velcro than standard models.They cost $75 each15-20 years ago and they are still working great I have 6 of them-bigger heavy-duty zippers. Its a unique setting and in most places in the USA you cannot leave your work out as some of it can disappear overnight. The show in a park where I do use one out of state can be just plain to windy to have a canopy-The shade is the huge tree and I can walk away with pots out and not have theft. I do use a canopy or two in 80% of all other shows. The temperature is in the 60's so shade is not needed.My works looks best in sunlight.In 43 years I have used a canopy maybe 3 times during rain locally. I go canopy free in my local shows when there is no weather other than the usual fog then clearing.
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