Gazebo? Screened tent?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gazebo? Screened tent?

Posted: 6/16/2009 9:03:26 AM EDT

Anybody have a fabric gazebo or screened tent? Got a model you'd recommend?

I'd like to get our grill and picnic table into a screened tent and also get our entire canning operation out doors this year. Whatever we buy needs to be able to survive fairly stout wind and rain. I like this one but it's definitely on the spendy side.

Other suggestions?

Posted: 6/16/2009 9:10:09 AM EDT

[#1]

IDK if I'd grill inside one as it wouldn't take long to get covered a smoke/grease film. Probably be ok for canning.

Posted: 6/16/2009 9:50:10 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

IDK if I'd grill inside one as it wouldn't take long to get covered a smoke/grease film. Probably be ok for canning.

Good point on the grilling. I'm a little concerned about the amount of heat thrown by our canning burners too. But I'm willing to park them (and the grill if need be) outside when we're actually canning. But being able to process our fruits and vegetables outside will be a HUGE plus for us in itself.

Posted: 6/16/2009 7:04:58 PM EDT

[#3]

Does it have to have net sides? An old surplus canvas tent would probably be most durable, and safest with the grill in it. Most of the gazebo types are just to keep the bugs off, but one burst of heat from that grill and you'll see it melt fast.

Posted: 6/17/2009 3:30:50 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Does it have to have net sides? An old surplus canvas tent would probably be most durable, and safest with the grill in it. Most of the gazebo types are just to keep the bugs off, but one burst of heat from that grill and you'll see it melt fast.

The mesh sides would be nice for some bug control and I don't have to do the cooking in the tent. I don't mind running the cookers or grill outside––but it would be nice to be able to have a place (other than in the house) to retreat while the burners are running. It'll also be nice to be able to get the prep area for the canning out of the house.

Posted: 6/17/2009 5:49:32 AM EDT

[#5]

Walmart sells a brand called First Up Gazebo. You can get an optional screen curtain that attaches to the canopy or you can get a heavier material like a wind break that attaches to 3 sides of the canopy. It's all made by the same manufacture that produces the canopy and is easy to install. They also sell rope lights that attach to the canopy frame and I noticed online they offer the canopy with the logo of some NFL or college teams/NASCAR drivers.

Posted: 6/17/2009 7:14:35 AM EDT

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Walmart sells a brand called First Up Gazebo. You can get an optional screen curtain that attaches to the canopy or you can get a heavier material like a wind break that attaches to 3 sides of the canopy. It's all made by the same manufacture that produces the canopy and is easy to install. They also sell rope lights that attach to the canopy frame and I noticed online they offer the canopy with the logo of some NFL or college teams/NASCAR drivers.

Thanks. It looks like those are strictly 10' X 10' which won't be large enough.

Posted: 6/17/2009 7:16:11 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Does it have to have net sides? An old surplus canvas tent would probably be most durable, and safest with the grill in it. Most of the gazebo types are just to keep the bugs off, but one burst of heat from that grill and you'll see it melt fast.

I didn't think about surplus tents. Might be a perfect solution. Thanks.

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