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If you want to equip your terrace with a gazebo, you have to attach it securely. There are several ways that make it work great without the use of a drill press.
In a nutshell
- Pavilions must be weighed down or anchored without drilling
- Ground anchors are used for anchoring on the terrace
- the feet are weighed down using different methods
- the methods can be applied to terraces made of different materials
ground anchor
The use of ground anchors is well known from the camping sector and has become established for stabilizing pavilions without having to use drill holes. They are ideal for non-stationary pavilions that are only used and dismantled for a certain period of time. For this reason, only the following utensils are required:
- 4 x storm or safety straps or heavy duty ropes
- 4 * Ground Anchors
- hammer
When choosing ground anchors, it is important to choose a suitable model, as they cannot be used on every terrace. If it is a closed area, for example made of concrete, you cannot attach the gazebo in this way. If you have enough grass or gaps between the stones and slabs of your terrace, the anchors can be used without any problems. You can choose from:
- Screw-in ground anchor
- Ground anchor to hammer in
The pegs to drive in are more suitable for the pavilion attachment. Choose a model that has the following characteristics:
- Length: 30 to 40 cm
- T or V profile
manual
- Unclamping is easy with this:
- Drive in ground nails at a distance of 2 m
- starting from pavilion corners
- don't hit straight
- at an angle of 45°
- Profile must point towards the corner
- Guide the ropes through the eyelets of the pavilion
- fix with knots
- attach to ground pegs
- stretch tight
Now the fuse is in place. It is necessary to tighten the ropes again after some time or fix the anchors in the ground again. It can happen, for example, that playing children or pets get caught on these or that rain softens the ground.
Notice: You can increase the effectiveness of the ground anchors if you also use pavilion weights. These weight plates are placed around the struts and weigh down the entire construction, which, together with the straps, makes them much more effective.
Fasten pavilion: feet
The use of stands is quick and easy. These are a strong plastic holder that is filled with one of the following materials:
- sand
- water
They weigh down the gazebo with the weight provided, even on a completely closed or high terrace that does not rest directly on the ground. They are available in sets of 4 for the gazebo poles, which makes them quite cheap depending on the manufacturer. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the rod diameter. Most models support diameters from 25 to 40 millimeters. The application is quite simple:
manual
- Place feet
- fill with material
- Insert pavilion poles into the holder
If you want to improve the effectiveness of the feet, combine sand and water as filling material. In this way you increase the weight by up to 20 to 25 kilograms per stand.
Tip: An alternative to feet are so-called ballast bags, which you fill with sand or stones. The prices vary within the same framework, but many models are a little cheaper than the stands.
Use filled buckets
A cheap alternative to attaching a pavilion is to use buckets filled with sand or stones. They serve as attachment points and combine the function of feet and ground anchors, since you can attach ropes to them. The biggest advantages are the quick availability, the comparatively lower costs and the simple structure. On the other hand, the look on your own property can be disturbing. An important point with this variant is the size of the selected containers and their material. You should rely on models that meet at least the following characteristics:
- Volume: 10L or more
- with metal bracket
- Material: Polyethylene (PE-HD)
Depending on the strength of the wind, there is an intense pull on the ropes, so the buckets have to be particularly robust. For this reason you should rely on PE-HD. The plastic is tear-resistant and is used in the garden for root barriers that even bamboo plants cannot penetrate. When choosing, you must also take care to select the volume based on the pavilion size. A significantly larger model will require you to use larger buckets or even mortar boxes to provide the necessary weight. Once you have the buckets, place them in the same way as the ground anchors. Depending on the rope used, you either have to tie it to the handle of the bucket or fix it with a hook. No further steps are necessary with this variant.
frequently asked Questions
For which pavilions are these methods not suitable?If you choose a model made of metal or wood, you have to fix them stationary. The fixings will not be sufficient with these materials, otherwise they will be unstable, which poses a danger during use due to the weight.
How can the stability be further increased?The closer you place the mobile canopy to a house wall or wall, the more stable it is. If possible, equip the windward side with a side wall. This catches the wind, which then does not reach under the roof.
Where are the mounting options less recommended?In coastal areas or in the mountains, the winds are so strong that the methods mentioned are sometimes not enough. Another problem are floors whose structure is not suitable for the use of ground anchors. Sandy or permanently moist soils in particular should be mentioned here, which do not offer any support.