How to Inspect Your Pop Up Gazebo

Along with the correct pop up gazebo care, you should also inspect it regularly to check for any signs of wear or damage. This especially important to do before using your gazebo as even a slight tear could be worsened by it being erected. By regularly inspecting your pop up gazebo, you can catch any faults early enough to repair them, ensuring that it continues to serve as a reliable shelter for many years to come. You’ll also have confidence knowing that when you need it, your gazebo will be in top condition to use.

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What Do I Look For?

Closely Inspect the Canopy and Sides

The first thing you want to do when looking at the condition of your pop up gazebo is to check the state of all of the sides and the canopy. You’ll want to go over all of the seams, making sure that the stitching is still intact for maximum wet weather protection. It is also a good idea to look for any tears or wearing in the material; you’ll be able to patch it up to reinforce the weak areas.

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Check the Frame for Rust

If you’ve used your gazebo on a wet day or have had it in storage for a while, rust can find its way onto your frame; it can even build up from a slight amount of damp if left long enough. Rust can be treated if caught early enough, but if left too long, it will cause the frame to be unsafe for use. If your frame is too rusty, we would advise to you not to use it; the structure’s integrity will be compromised, causing it to be weakened.

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Look For Dents, Chips and Cracks

If your gazebo has any dents, chips or cracks on the frame, it can cause weak spots, making the frame unsafe to use as it could collapse and break. While you are looking over the frame for rust and dents, you should also look at the plastic components for any signs of splitting and cracking. This can be caused by the gazebo withstanding too much wind force so we would recommend taking it down if it gets too windy to prevent this from happening.

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Check the Storage Bag

The storage bag is there to keep the gazebo protected while it is being stored away, but if it has holes or mould, this can lead to the gazebo becoming rusty and mouldy. If you notice any damage to the bag, you can clean it using hot soapy water with some detergent in and patch up any holes or tears with a similar, protective fabric.

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