Although one person could possibly put this gazebo up on their own, I would highly recommend having at least two or more people when initially assembling it. If you want extra protection from the sun, you can purchase sun shade sails to cover the sides of the gazebo separately. However, personally, I always prefer metal to plastic for things like this, even if the plastic is really good quality like on this product.

The rust-resistant frame is constructed from powder-coated steel and definitely feels more robust than the pop-up gazebos I’ve used in the past. metres, it is just that little bit smaller than its closest rivals and as I had to find something to separate them for this list, that’s what stuck out for me. With its smaller dimensions, it is also a good choice for those of you with smaller gardens where space can be limited. Unfortunately, no, it took about 15 minutes with two people, but that’s still not particularly long. You could also use these instead of the guy ropes if you wanted to set your gazebo up on a patio or decking.There’s also a vent in place at the top, which allows wind to flow through instead of pushing up against the top of the canopy. Gazebos are an excellent way to provide your family with a shaded ‘time out’ zone, and to make your garden look great at the same time. Most of these products claim to be waterproof in their advertising, but in reality, most are only shower proof, and heavy rain will see water seep through the roof. So as you go through my site you'll watch me document some of the professional garden installs I make as well as the major projects I take on at home. Put the fabric over the frame first, and you'll open the frame and find a nice taut fabric cover on top.

The company is so sure of the durability of their product that they offer a 1 year frame parts warranty as standard. Another great feature of this gazebo is that you only have to set the canopy onto the frame a single time, and after that it can be left on. You can also find canopy tents where the fabric has been coated so that it does not allow any UV rays to pass through, protecting your guests from the harmful effects of the sun.The Master Canopy pop-up gazebo comes in its very own wheeled carry bag, and thoughtfully, the company has printed the assembly instructions on the outside of the bag. I have to say that this is a very similar product to our number one pick, the ABC Canopy pop-up gazebo, and is on par in almost every aspect; frame and canopy quality, ease of set up and dismantling, and even the carry bags are almost identical. After that, you just need to weigh the frame down and secure it with the water bags and stakes that come in the bag.

The only reason I have placed this in second behind its rival, is that at the time of writing this article, the Master Canopy model costs 30 pounds more, and I can’t see anything to justify paying that extra.This is a key element of the tent that effects the durability, longevity, weight and sturdiness of the tent.