Looking for a backyard Gazebo / Tent Patio

[John44]

Hey everyone. What I am looking for is something like this. http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_028W333040110001P?keyword=gazeebo

Everything I have found at kmart, Sears, Target, Home depot is all flimsy and crappy and sold out. I am looking to spend 200-400 maybe 500 bucks if you include taxes and shipping. I need something that can last 2-3 years if not longer. I'm looking for 10x10 or maximum of 12x12 Gazebo. I really am looking for one that is durable and won't go to pieces in a 30 MPH storm. Anyone have some suggestions or good advice?

My last case scenario would be to have my father build one for me. He is very good with designs and I'm sure he could build me something wooden quite easy but It wood be hard to find a custom canopy and such, so I really don't want to go with this.

Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!

[AggieMom]

Do you have a Big Lots nearby? They have a 10x12 with netting for $140

http://www.biglots.com/specials/item.aspx?cid=15&scid=49&iid=5292

[John44]

Do you have a Big Lots nearby? They have a 10x12 with netting for $140

http://www.biglots.com/specials/item.aspx?cid=15&scid=49&iid=5292

Yeah there are a few Big Lots around but I had one just like this last summer and it got easily ruined from wind and rain and I even had it properly bolted but any strong wind would make the weak poles and support bend.

[sdandsahw]

really? where do you live, op? I was looking at buying one this weekend but we're in Arkansas so we get lots of rain and wind..I might not now that you said they're flimsy.

[jimbear14]

http://www.biglots.com/LawnGarden/item.aspx?cid=22&scid=71&iid=5295

we bought this one last year and is "lived" through hurricaine season in florida. A couple of the tabs that hold the net up tore in one bad storm, but a couple stiches with thread and needle fixed that problem.

[Fletch113]

I just posted this one, no idea about durability but its cheap!

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=21176711#post21176711