When choosing between the size, you want to make sure that you choose the correct size for the area that you would like to cover with an canopy. If the canopy are too small for the area you want to cover, the area will feel cramped for the number of individual that will be using the covered area. If the canopy is too large for the area that you want to cover, the large size of the canopy will allow it to catch to much wind, and will be more difficult to move to different areas if necessary.
The chart display the different sizes of the canopy and the square footage that each size of canopy will cover. Canopies that are 6 by 6 feet in size will provide enough space for two chair and one cooler, but are not large enough to cover a picnic table. Canopies that are 8 by 8 feet in size is suitable for small booth, but may become overcrowded if four adult are standing in the covered area.
How to Choose the Right Canopy Size
Canopies that are 10 by 10 feet in size are common for those who have family in the area covered by the canopy, as they are large enough to cover one picnic table and still allow for walking space. Canopies that are 10 by 15 or 10 by 20 in size will provide space for multiple picnic tables, and allow for individuals to stand without hitting the canopy. The way that you will use the covered area is one of the main consideration in the selection of the canopy size.
If you will have standing guests in the area you plan to cover with the canopy, you will need to provide approximately ten square feet of space for each guest. If the guests will be seated, you will need to provide approximately fifteen square feet of space for each guest. If the area will be used as a vendor display, you will need to provide approximately twenty-five square feet of space for each table.
This chart demonstrate how many individuals or tables will fit under each canopy size. Another consideration in the purchase of a canopy is the material of the frame. Steel frames are relatively inexpensive and durable, but heavy.
Aluminum frames are lighter and more readily movable, resist rust, and do not flex in the wind. Fiberglass pole are typically seen on small beach canopies and are easier to pack due to the frame material, but not as stable. The chart includes information about the weight of each canopy frame.
The height of the canopy is one of the main determinant of the use of the canopy. The peak height of the canopy will determine the amount of room that tall individuals have under the canopy, while the eave height will determine if a chair will fit in the covered area. Most canopies has adjustable legs that will allow you to change the height of the canopy.
For windy days, you can lower the height of the canopy to reduce the area of the canopy that is exposed to the wind. The wind rating of the canopy will indicate the amount of wind that the canopy can handle. The wind rating is typically the speed of the wind, but gusts can be faster then the wind rating.
Every canopy must be anchored as soon as you encounter a breeze. For grass surfaces, use tent stakes. For sand surfaces, use screw in anchors.
For pavement areas, use weight bags to secure the canopy. Each surface has its own anchoring recommendation listed on the chart to ensure that the canopy will not move while in use. Most canopies have a three-hundred-millimeter coating that will allow them to endure light rainfalls.
For areas that may receive heavy rainfall for longer periods of time, look for a canopy with five-hundred or one-thousand-millimeter coating durability. The ultraviolet ray (UPF) protection of the canopy should have a rating of fifty or more to ensure adequate protection from the solar UV rays. These measurements is included on the chart to provide information about each model.
While it may be tempting to purchase the largest size of canopy available, very large canopies are more difficult to move, and require more individuals to both set up and break down the canopy structure. Additionally, the larger the canopy, the more weight will be required to properly anchor it. By purchasing a canopy size that is appropriate to the number of individuals that will be using the canopy, you will find it to be easy to use.
Use the chart to compare all of the available features for the canopies, but also consider the way that you will use the canopy and where you would like to set it up. By considering each of these factor in relationship to your needs, you will be able to choose the correct size for the canopy that you would like to purchase.
