Only reason I did not suggest an EZ Up is that after looking at the parts
diagram, method of erection and the specs (weight, materials etc) the King
Canopy looks a lot like a knock-off of the EZ Up, I just did a show in
Milford CT where the participants who did last year's show recounted how the
same show last year had an overnight rain and wind storm. The majority of
the Light Domes and the Trimlines were standing in the morning, everything
else that was based on an EZ-Up style aluminum-framed umbrella tent had
problems that ranged anywhere from severe leaking to actually blowing away.
Those EZ Ups that survived were held down with weights and covered with big
blue tarps that were also held with weights. EZ Ups are not waterproof. The
canopy, depending on the model, can be a lightweight polypopylene-type
material to a more substantial nylon, each coated to be waterproof. However
the seams are not sealed, and the canopy's design allows the material to sag
which results in water ponding and ultimately leaking. Various schemes are
out there to prevent leaking, including seam sealers, foam fillers to place
between the canopy and the frame to keep the material from sagging, etc. but
none are foolproof.
The Light Dome and the Trimline are designed differently - they are a pain
to assemble, taking 1/2 hr or more. But they use steel pipe for its frame, a
heat-sealed heavy-weight UV protected vinyl material for the top and sides,
and in general very robust.
I show photography and I would never consider using my EZ Up under any
circumstances here in the Northeast, where bad weather is not uncommon. If
you are in an area that is blessed by good weather, then there is no reason
you cannot use the tent you own or an EZ Up, but I think if you were to
trade in your King Canopy for an EZ Up you would be making a lateral move.
My $.02.
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From: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com [mailto:artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of a3192shirl
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:13 AM
To: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [artshow_photo] Re: Ref: Canopy assembly
Doesn't sound like the kind of tent you want for an artshow. From the
website:
King Canopy/PIC America, LTD. does not guarantee these canopies under strong
weather conditions. These canopies are designed to protect against damages
caused by sun, rain, tree sap, birds, etc. They are not designed to hold
roof loads that accompany snow, ice or heavy rains.
....and...
If you know strong weather is predicted, remove the cover or take down the
canopy unit completely. The cover is designed to be quickly and easily
removed.
It sounds like it won't stand any water pooling on the roof,which you get
easily several times in a season doing shows. If what you are selling is
waterproof and you don't mind when the roof collapses you might be OK. If it
rains in a big storm overnight, the whole structure will buckle from the
weight on the roof. I personally wouldn't touch this one with a 10 foot
pole, you are asking for trouble. You would be better since it doesn't set
up anyways to return it and buy an EZ Up, which can still has problems with
water pooling, but can stand a lot more weight on the roof and is reasonably
reliable. You can't do a show in a tent with a roof that has to be removed
in heavy rain, storms can come up suddenly with no warning.
-- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com <mailto:artshow_photo%40yahoogroups.com>
, Gene Lugo <gene51@...> wrote:
>
> I was able to find this:
>
> http://www.kingcanopy.com/
>
> But there were no instructions on their site, nor was there any support
> informantion.
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