. Just like canopy gazebos do the canopies come in just about every shape and size you can imagine. Some people use gazebos and their canopies merely for decoration but others use them as a functional outdoor space.
The most common place for these canopies is in the back yard of a home. Here they can provide shade and a nice place to rest or get together with friends. There are even canopies for gazebos that allow some sunlight in and are just screened to keep bugs out. There are also vented canopies.
In the north canopies are used during the summer and taken down during the winter. This is due to the weight of the snow on the canopy. Snow and harsh weather can damage certain types of canopies. This happens particularly with the vinyl or canvas canopies. These tend to go back up right after the first snow melt.
In the south gazebos with canopies are often left up all year long. These are normally built of sturdier materials and although they can be left up sometimes are taken down for rainy seasons. Most of the ones that are left up have some kind of sun barrier or coating on them so they do not wear out too quickly.
There are also different types of materials that the outdoor canopies are made from. They can be canvas, sail, vinyl, screen, or cloth. Each of these types tends to be used for a different purpose. Canopies can be used as sun shades, bug screens, and to protect against rain.
Gazebo canopies are wonderful to have regardless of the area you are in. They are used in all seasons for a variety of reasons. They can be made from different materials and it is important that you find one that will stand up to the uses you have for it.