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Aluminum Frame Patio Gazebos With Heavy-Duty Polyester Canopies

August 10th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

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Aluminum frame patio gazebos are great for shade and shelter on your patio or deck. Aluminum is a highly durable, rust-resistant metal that weathers the outdoors well. It’s also quite lightweight, meaning that your patio gazebo can be easily moved or transported anywhere you see fit. But some aluminum frame gazebos are flimsy and weak because the metal frame supports are too thin and cheaply made. The gazebo cannot stand up to wind, or even a light breeze without collapsing. And if you want to move the gazebo frequently to use in different places, or use it repeatedly over years, well…good luck. Supports get bent, or dinged, and canopy durability is always a question. Here’s a few models, courtesy of Canopy Center, that may end your gazebo frustrations.

The frame of this Eclipse II 10′ x 10′ gazebo (pictured at right, in blue) is made of aircraft-grade anodized aluminum, offering high strength and durability. The patented E-Z UP frame design helps you assemble and erect the shelter quickly, no tools required. It’s roomy; the elevated center of the canopy peaks at over 11 feet. The telescoping legs can be adjusted for uneven patios or deck floors. Canopies are available in four colors and are made of commercial-grade 500 denier polyester, meaning they’re densely woven for long life. The canopy is also flame retardant. A carry bag is included in case you want to tote your aluminum frame patio gazebo with you to the campground or the beach for a change of scenery.

If you’re looking to host a crowd on the patio, the 15′ x 10′ Aluma Canopy (pictured below right, in red) may suit your needs. The frame is anodized industrial grade aluminum, height is adjustable to over 7 feet, and the 500 denier polyester canopy is available in four colors. Tie down stakes, rope, and dust cover are included. This aluminum frame patio gazebo, for its large size, only weighs about 60 lbs. It’s still transportable for fun at parks (regulations permitting) and other outings. Different sizes are available; simply search for “aluminum canopy” at Canopy Center. Also check out gazebo canopy accessories like the heavy duty canopy stakes and weight bags for added gazebo stability in windy conditions.

Now, these patio gazebos are not cheap. These aren’t your $69 Wal-Mart canopies. And don’t get me wrong; I love Wal-Mart! But for what you spend, you make up for it in construction that will last. If you want to use the gazebo a number of times over more than one summer, you must invest in quality. Hey, how many flimsy, cheap aluminum gazebo canopies have you bought and thrown out before you came here? How much did you spend on them in total? Yep…you need to click the links and check these gazebos out. Here’s excerpts of actual customer comments: