One is always worried about "blowing away" at an event, or I guess they should be. I was wondering about peoples thoughts on how much weight is recommended per leg on a canopy. I have not faced any "real" blows yet, thank god, but want to be sure if I get one I will stay grounded. I realize no one knows for sure what the answer is but just curious what weight others are using. Any thoughts?
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Richard,
Great idea, never thought of that what good thinking and suggestion. I appreciate it.
Jay
One thing to remember is when it gets windy your sides will act like sails on a ship and they will want to blow your canopy over. I know not everyone can do this, but whenever possible I always remove my side panels when it gets windy.
Thanks much Chris for the response and yes the side panels add to the risk for sure. Unfortunately my art is in leather, www.fineleatherartwork.com, and with the risk of rain I need to have the panels up frequently. Appreciate the response and suggestion.
Jay
I've always heard minimum of 35 pounds per leg, and 50 pounds per leg in areas like Chicago. I currently use the EZ-Up canvas sand bags filled with pea gravel which weigh about 45 pounds per bag. The bags are inexpensive and pea gravel doesn't sift out of small scuffs or tears. It also dries quickly when wet.
Thanks for the tip on pea gravel, hadn't thought of that and also the estimate on poundage. I just wasn't sure and I do know Chicago can get bad. My art is in leather, www.fineleatherartwork.com so most of the time I have to be totally covered for fear of rain and the side panels add to the risk of blowing away. Thanks again.
Jay