When considering protection for yourself and others, one of the best methods is with a pop-up canopy. These shelters are designed for temporary protection, much like an umbrella but far more stable. Pop-up canopies can be taken anywhere, as many are designed with a frame and top that’s easy to put up and take down. Additionally, these shelters can become enclosed to keep out insects or rain. Various kits allow you to add full side walls made of netting or polyethylene to the valance canopy on top. Keep yourself, guests, and other items protected temporarily with one of these structures.

As a temporary structure, all pop up canopies are made from a powder-coated steel frame and a polyester canopy. The frame, for all carried by Shelters of America, is made from steel and then coated with thermonset baked-on powder, a finish that won’t chip, peel, rust, or cause corrosion. However, because the frame isn’t made from galvanized steel, the shelter shouldn’t be kept outdoors all the time. The canopy portion, while made from polyester on top, has a polyurethane interior. The polyester portion is treated to be 100-percent waterproof, while the polyurethane below is UV resistant and treated to be anti-fade, aging, and fungal. In all cases, the canopy is designed to protect you and any guests from water and sun exposure.

One of the more common uses for pop up canopies is in the backyard. Whether used simply for shade or for a picnic, a canopy can be set up in the ground to temporarily protect people and any items from the sun or rain. Pop up canopies, because of their easy to take down frame, can be taken anywhere. Common uses for them include shade at flea markets, trade shows, and the beach. In all of these instances, however, remember to take the canopy back home with you.