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How to Replace your Garden Gazebo Canopy Top

Gazebos are an integral part of the American patio. An open and airy gazebo can create the perfect summer oasis and gathering point for friends and family. Thanks to the purchasing power of Big Box stores like Target, Wal-Mart, and Lowe’s, thousands of homeowners have been able to purchase and setup 10’x10’ steel gazebos often for less than $200.00. These quick setup gazebos are decorative and functional, providing protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays while creating the perfect home for outdoor dining sets. The problem? The durable steel frames of these 10’x10’ gazebos almost always outlast the life of the canopy tops that cover them. Within months, sometimes even weeks, the canopies of these gazebos fade, wear, rip and, tear. All too often, homeowners are left with an unattractive patio eye sore.

Why do the canopy tops fail so often? In a nutshell, the canopy tops that come standard with 10’x10’ steel gazebos are tailored from very low grade poly-vinyl fabric. Gazebo manufacturers steer away from high grade UV resistant fabrics (i.e. Sunbrella™), to keep the price point on these gazebos attractively low. Unfortunately, these low grade canopy tops are subject a vast range of extreme weather: snow, ice, rain, UV sun rays, freezing temperatures, and heat. In a matter of just weeks, a combination of these weather conditions can weaken and make brittle the canopy tops on these gazebos. Water that is trapped from inadequate grommet drainage causes the canopy to sage and stretch. Discoloration and fading immediately follows. The final death nail? Wind. Wind will rip and tear the canopy into shreds.

Here is what usually happens next. The unsuspecting gazebo owner heads to the store to buy a replacement canopy for the gazebo. He becomes quite dismayed to find out that the retailer does not carry a replacement top. Without much avail, the retailer tells the gazebo owner to call the manufacturer. The problem? The retailer or owner often does not know the name of the manufacturer because the box or manual has been trashed, or the retailer purchased it from some unknown distributor with no paper trail. The owner is left stranded in a search for a product that is hard to find and a gazebo that is need of desperate repair for the party next weekend. What now?



Garden Winds, a renowned internet retailer of outdoor décor products, has invested much time and resources to help gazebo owners with this common problem. After years of listening to customers and investing in research and development, Garden Winds now designs and manufactures a replacement gazebo canopy top that will fix the problem. The biggest difficulty in the replacement design is crafting a replacement canopy top that fits a majority of the 10’x10 steel gazebos on the market today. There is at least 20-30 manufactures of these steel gazebos, each producing gazebos of varying dimensions, roof pitches, tiered roof systems, etc. More often than not, gazebo owners often purchase replacement tops that do not fit. No worries! Garden Winds has designed canopy tops that fit 90% of gazebos on the market. Using higher grade UV resistant fabrics in the manufacturing process, Garden Winds is able to provide a product that fits, and a product that lasts.



If you happen to be a homeowner frustrated with a ripped canopy top on your gazebo, call Garden Winds today toll free (877) 479-4637, visit their website GardenWinds.com, or email them at customerservice@gardenwinds.com The demand for their canopy tops is often greater than their supply, especially during March – August. Call them today to make sure you’re ready for your next party.

Michael Yim

Michael Yim
Garden Winds
http;//www.gardenwinds.com
1-877-479-4637

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1. FMT57 (23:38, 12.05.2009)
My 10' X 12' metal gazebo ended up with the roof collapsing. Can I just build a wooden roof for it?
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2. Bob Halper (22:53, 09.05.2009)
Looking for a replacement gazebo canopy for a 9'6" by 9'6" two tier gazebo, upper tier measures 32" by 32". The gazebo was bought at Fortunoffs about 4 years ago.
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3. TANYA (21:02, 13.02.2009)
Well I hate to break it to you, but I have been shopping at CNDCS Canopy and love their service and selection, their staff are so helpful, I'm sticking with them.
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4. chumly (19:59, 15.02.2009)
garden wind does not make weather durable replacement canopies. this is a WARNING to the adv. above. our family has been through 2 steel frame gazebos. the first 10x10 top lasted 2years. leaving a nasty steel frame to dispose of in a landfill, which is not eco friendly. in march of 09 we bought a whole new gazebo, because the replacement conopy costs just about as much as a brand new set with frame. it lasted 6 months.this is a marketing rip off, and bad waste in steel products.be smart save your money and hire someone to build you a covered porch!
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5. Sally (18:47, 22.10.2007)
Gardenwinds is a pretty neat website. I am very happy that I was able to get a canopy top from them!
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6. Alma Tubens (16:30, 20.08.2008)
I bought a gazebo at Winn-Dixie for $99.99. Now I need a replacement canaopy since it it torn. Can't find one anywhere. I don't want to pay more that the gazebo. HelPPPPP
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7. Michael Yim (14:43, 16.02.2009)
This is Michael Yim. I am the Chief Designer of replacement gazebo canopies for Garden Winds. We have been in business for over 30 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. We stand by our products when it comes to quality, fit, service, and price. If you need a replacement gazebo canopy, you will probably find the one you need at our website. www.gardenwinds.com. Our products and services have been reviewed by thousands of satisfied customers on www.bizrate.com and www.amazon.com. These are certified third party reviews that are posted on these sites. We have no control over these reviews. Read those comments prior to reading "bad" comments that appear to be suspiciously posted by our competitor, who fail to leave a phone number or email for you to verify. If you have any questions, you may contact me anytime toll free at 877.479.4637, ext. 108. Again, we stand by our products and services, and will ensure that you are as satisfied as the customers we have already served.
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8. lori adams (03:36, 06.04.2009)
I am looking for a 8x8 2 tier cover and netting. it seems no one knows anything about a 8x8. Can you help?
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9. L N (03:31, 12.06.2009)
I have a sunjoy leaf design gazebo which has two tier.I just recently received the canopy replacement for it from Gardenwind. I know for sure its the right replacement, but I'm having trouble getting one of the corner from the second tier to go through the the top tier. Do you have any tips for me?
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10. freda (01:54, 28.05.2008)
Iam trying to find a top for my gazebo that is a domed shape with a second small top. It was bought at Winn Dixie a grocery store, They are no help what so ever. I NEED A TOP. I can not locate a top and screens.

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