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  Matt - Allscape SW July 7, 2012 at 12:13pm

  I have been through this too, bought a few cheap ones which break very easily and can't really handle the constant commercial use.  In the end I decided to spend the money on a decent one, which was expensive but having had it for 18 months I can definitely say it was worth the extra.  The research I did pointed to the legs being the weak point and so the more expensive ones have hexagonal sectioned legs which are much stronger, I also bought the optional sides with 2 of them being doors.  I looked to try and hire one but couldn't find anywhere that did them.  I can give you details of where I bought mine from if you want, here it is:

  
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  Chris Rabone July 7, 2012 at 5:15pm

  I bought a 6m x 3m from this company, it has had a lot of use in the last 3 years and been exposed to extreme weather in cumbria.  They can get blown around, we have buckets filled with concrete that we take to secure it to the ground as pegging it is not always an option or secure enough.  We had the connectors break one year but these were easily replaced and did not cost much.

  Canopies South West
  
  01823 254843/278590
  

  Fax 0845 017 1984

  www.canopiessouthwest.co.uk  sales@canopiessouthwest.co.uk 
  Address Corner House 120a Normandy Drive Taunton Somerset TA1 2LE
  
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  Melissa Jolly July 7, 2012 at 6:24pm

  Thank you, it seems everyone has the same experience - better to get a good quality one. 
  
  Joe Batty said:

  Good question Melissa, ive been through 3 this year, got 2 cheaper ones from B and Q and they didnt last. I got another pop up one from there that cost £99 and it started to rust and then a bit snapped on the 3rd time I used it because of a little bit of wind.
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  Melissa Jolly July 7, 2012 at 6:25pm

  Many thanks Chris, I'll have a look .
  
  Chris Rabone said:

  I bought a 6m x 3m from this company, it has had a lot of use in the last 3 years and been exposed to extreme weather in cumbria.  They can get blown around, we have buckets filled with concrete that we take to secure it to the ground as pegging it is not always an option or secure enough.  We had the connectors break one year but these were easily replaced and did not cost much.

  Canopies South West
  
  01823 254843/278590
  

  Fax 0845 017 1984

  www.canopiessouthwest.co.uk  sales@canopiessouthwest.co.uk 
  Address Corner House 120a Normandy Drive Taunton Somerset TA1 2LE
  
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  Melissa Jolly July 7, 2012 at 6:25pm

  Thanks Matt!
  
  Matt - Glebe Landscaping said:

  I have been through this too, bought a few cheap ones which break very easily and can't really handle the constant commercial use.  In the end I decided to spend the money on a decent one, which was expensive but having had it for 18 months I can definitely say it was worth the extra.  The research I did pointed to the legs being the weak point and so the more expensive ones have hexagonal sectioned legs which are much stronger, I also bought the optional sides with 2 of them being doors.  I looked to try and hire one but couldn't find anywhere that did them.  I can give you details of where I bought mine from if you want, here it is:

  
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  Gary RK July 7, 2012 at 6:53pm

  Might be of interest :

  http://www.marquee2hire.com/gazebo.html

  
  We were looking for a marquee for a family event next month...and they also do gazebo's for hire
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  Brook Landscaping July 7, 2012 at 9:45pm

  Hi

  You could try Southern Plant, Station Road, Henley. They are very good at getting most things we require.

  James
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  Robert Cottrell July 8, 2012 at 8:04am

  HI Mel

  how are you doing. have you finshed your sisters project yet. try this company we buy one from them every 3 years and we use it allmost every week rain or sun!!!!! www.sun-leisure.com/about-us.html the last one we brought was a 6 m x 3m cost £300.00

  Take care

  Rob
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  Melissa Jolly July 8, 2012 at 8:18pm

  Hi Rob, 

  Good to hear from you. My sisters project is underway, which is very exciting - but this weather is a bit of a pain!  I'll have a look at the website you posted - I just feel it might be worth getting one - as you say, it would get used.  Hope all is well with you.

  All the best

  Mel
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  Paul Errington July 9, 2012 at 12:24pm

  Melissa,

  Our sister company, County Hire, has a 6m x 3m Easi-Up shelter for hire. You can contact me on 0118 940 7235.