Post #638408 by retrolane on Tue, May 29, 2012 1:33 PM

I reused the frame from a gazebo we had and added extra wooden braces along the top to staple the thatching to.
When I make a new gazebo from scratch I'll go with the artificial stuff for up here I think.
I'm able to lift the whole canopy off the gazebo so for the winter I'll remove it and cover it so it's not sitting exposed during the winter months.
Good luck with your build also.

Erick