How much time do you need to put it up? Is it realistic to put it up and take it down often because I only have meetings in my backyard once a month?
49990
Yes it is. Most importantly is how you originally set it up...I used big hooks that were screwed into my facia and 4x4 x12 posts cemented into the ground 3 ft deep. It takes 2 people to put it up and probably one to take it down. When you put it up two of you need to pull it tight so it does not sag in the middle.Smaller sized ones are obviously easier.You will like it...we do.
49991
Yes it is. Most importantly is how you originally set it up...I used big hooks that were screwed into my facia and 4x4 x12 posts cemented into the ground 3 ft deep. It takes 2 people to put it up and probably one to take it down. When you put it up two of you need to pull it tight so it does not sag in the middle. Smaller sized ones are obviously easier. You will like it...we do.
49992
Once poles and hooks are in the actual putinf up the sail does not take but a few minutes. We left ours up all summerAnd took it down this past weekend for the winter. It took about. 5 min to take t down and fold up.
49993
It takes me about 5 to 10 minutes to take it down and put it up. I use boat winches with d rings to pull it up and down. I put 4 posts up with pulleys on it. It works great once you get it set up. I hope this helps
49994
Once you have all your hooks and stuff in place it only takes about 5 minutes or so to set up and take down. Kind of difficult to get it tight but with a little imagination it can be done.
351805
It is, but it is designed to be portable and goes up and down quick and easy so there should not be a need to leave it up all the time. If you are in a dry climate is won't be a problem...
384507
I see no way of securing it. We've just had some bad storms and heavy rain in the area; the bench sits out between two trees and flower pots and it has never tipped over. If someone wants it, it's a heavy piece to be taking. Not something you could easily carry off.
1795442
It comes folded, so you would just do the reverse of how you put it up. However, it is not something I would put up and down everyday. We use it in the house during the winter and put it away for the summer.
101381
I used this for my wedding....then started renting it to people for small events like parties and weddings. Works good once you get a system down. The first time takes forever but as after you leave it partially assembled I can put it up in less than two hours......now that is taking out of trailer and setting up. You have to have 2 people minimum........my advise.....get some real anchors and straps or it will blow away if it gets windy...and also...leave the rafter pieces together...saves you a lot of time putting up and taking down.
1369429
We have had it for 1 year with out it being staked down. Had some pretty god wind and it is still here, but I have seen other people's go flying. So if you are uncomfortable with it being unstaked, then stake it down.
835937
it is real easy to put up took bout 5 min. with my 11 year old sons help. I have not yet taken it down its set up in front of my camper but it should be just as easy
1313473
It wasn't that difficult. My wife and I got it put up in about 30 minutes. It's a two person job for sure. You could do it with one, but that would be very difficult. We've had ours up for over a year and it still looks great and we love it.
2122480
I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your... » Read More I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. « Show Less
1310380
We have left it up for weeks at a time. I'm sure taking it down would make it last longer, but its nice to just go out and start hitting.
1005653
Actually, so far I have not put it outside, my plan is to do so, it will get more rustic I believe in time. Physical problems have kept me being unable to place it yet, but that is why I purchased it, for outside use. Sorry I could not help you at all in regards for outside use, however, I still plan on doing so! p
901723
We never use it that close to the house, we sit on 2 1/2 acres so we spread it around the perimeter of the property. Usually will subside within a few days though.
722769
Yes, but it might get a bit tedious to do everyday. I just leave mine up all the time. It's been up for about 2 months straight. Other than fading a bit from the sun, it's in great condition. It'd be putting the skirts on around the leg poles and the separate little poles to hold the corners out that could make it annoying to do everyday.
2176071
I just put mine up Saturday and half my yard is filled with it. I'd guess you could put about 20 linebackers and 6 coolers of beer for them inside and still have room to float past them. It also took 18 hours on full blast to fill. Make sure you get the 20 linebackers to help you do the lifting as it fills where you smooth out the wrinkles too. My back is killing me since the thing is huge. I'm 5'5 so I could probably do laps in it.
323389
I set mine up in less then 2 minutes w/stakes in ground. However, be sure to set it quietly because the zippers and velcro makes a lot of noise.
1352273
It took my husband about 30 minutes to put screw it all together. I supposed it would take about the same to take it down. It would be up to you how many pieces you would leave together when you take it down if you want to store it that way. But you would have to leave the bottom posts in the ground and maybe put buckets over them to keep water out. He also said that the 4x4 posts that came with it to put it into the ground were smaller than the vinyl posts, so they fit loosely inside and it would shake in the wind. he put spacers in to make it a tight fit and screwed together so it would not rattle. But he is very happy with it so far. We leave it up all winter and live in PA. It took my husband about 30 minutes to put screw it all together. I supposed it would take about the same to take it down. It would be up to you how many pieces you would leave together when you take it down if you want to store it that way. But you would have to leave the bottom posts in the ground and maybe put buckets over them to keep water out. He also said that the 4x4 posts that came with it to put it into the ground were smaller than the vinyl posts, so they fit loosely inside and it would shake in the wind. he put spacers in to make it a tight fit and screwed together so it would... » Read More It took my husband about 30 minutes to put screw it all together. I supposed it would take about the same to take it down. It would be up to you how many pieces you would leave together when you take it down if you want to store it that way. But you would have to leave the bottom posts in the ground and maybe put buckets over them to keep water out. He also said that the 4x4 posts that came with it to put it into the ground were smaller than the vinyl posts, so they fit loosely inside and it would shake in the wind. he put spacers in to make it a tight fit and screwed together so it would not rattle. But he is very happy with it so far. We leave it up all winter and live in PA. « Show Less
109260
Google it for your particular area. Here in So OR, recommendation was to put up in late fall. That way there's lots of time for potential occupants to check it out for Spring nesting, and might provide winter shelter as well. I put mine up in Nov, but it's in an area that's good for owls but that I can't watch really well. It's March now, and I don't think it has any residents yet.