Target Madaga Gazebo Repair

[@ccox139]

I have the exact same gazebo with the same problem. I did it slightly different, I used 1 inch pipe and slide it over the center mounting ring. I also told sunjoy that my parts were poorly welded and that it wasn't damaged in any storm and they only charged me for the shipping, not the part. I also bought some end caps from lowes to cap both ends of the pipe in order to keep it from rusting. great video, i almost bought a brand new one.

[@StarATL]

Awesome video. I have the same make/model and ‘almost’ had the same experience with snow one year. Friend of mine called to say that his canopy had just collapsed from the snow. Had it not been for that call, I would not have thought to immediately go and check mine, which was in the process of folding under the weight of the snow. I was able to repair the slight bends, but with what I learned from your video, I have a contingency plan should this happen again. Now we just need a solution to the low quality canopy replacement options out there. Garden winds is the only supplier and in the Georgia summers, these only last about one year before tearing.

[@handydadtv]

Ours would last 2 years. Not because of tearing, more because of fading.

[@aramindagrijalva6493]

Thanks for this! We had the same issue with snow and this same gazebo!

[@dagreatgazoo9779]

Haha, identical stories. Nor-easter collapsed this same gazebo. Left it up because itwas time to replace canopy anyways. Lesson learned lol. Thanks for this👍

[@handydadtv]

Lesson learned for both of us.

[@nicholasanton601]

Over the summer I followed these steps to repair my Gazebo and it turned out phenomenal. Thank you!

[@handydadtv]

Awesome

[@sherinjosephvarghese9643]

WHERE CAN WE GET THE CENTER PIECE THE 8 WAY THING AND THE TOP 4 WAY THING

[@handydadtv]

Read the video description

[@poppajretired410]

I am on my second Madaga gazebo in 14 years. I replace the tops every two years or so and have found that after loosely placing the lower cover on the frame install the top cover and complete it’s installation and then go back and complete the installation of the lower cover. It prevents you from having to reach through the opening between them to stretch the top cover into place.

[@handydadtv]

Great tip 👍🏻

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Looks good! Nothing wrong with a little electrical tape and some bottle caps to get the job done.

[@handydadtv]

Hey email me - [e-mail] - please.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Just sent you an email.

[@danjwalker]

I'm hoping this video helps me. About to watch it. Just got through a wet snow storm here in Minneapolis and my gazebo looks identical to the thumbnail.

[@handydadtv]

Hope so 🤞🏻

[@mellicious2700]

My neighbor had put heavt duty metal rods inside his gazebo poles. (his poles are hollow in the middle). It's been up for 3 years now & his poles are still straight considering the heavy winds we've been having lately here in Canada.

[@oldmandrake]

Thanks HandyDad! So many other DIY/fix-it videos are more like videos of the presenters' faces, but yours is right in to the job at hand! Thanks for explaining your logic, choices, resourcefulness, techniques, and decision making. Thanks Again! -Todd in CA :)

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@TheLawnGuardian]

Well done. Love these types of projects.

[@handydadtv]

A necessary evil of home ownership. And stupidity.

[@sherryhsus8938]

did the same fix but painted the entire gazebo in rust resistant black and found new end caps at the hardware store. Looks brand new....

[@glennfinney3462]

Is there anyway to get the part number for the 8 pole center support. We have a 10x10 gazebo exactly like yours but know part number for that piece

[@handydadtv]

Contact the manufacturer using details in the video description.

[@Matty-Mat79]

I can’t find the parts anywhere . I looked everywhere and used the link !

[@njoeandjen]

Awesome Job and Tip I am using conduit also to fix a little bit on mine quick question the top star piece the bars go into 4 are long 4 are shorter the 4 corner bars do they go into the ones that are a little longer on the top star Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Yes if you look at the angles, I believe you’ll find the long ones go to the corners.

[@boxcar64]

Did the same thing last year. Need a post this year. Ideas?

[@handydadtv]

Time for a new gazebo. Check out handydad.tv/toja for a potential replacement.

[@LJFinFLA]

Excellent! I really like what you did replacing the posts with something stronger and better. I love pulling a MacGyver when I can to fix something.

[@robertmobley1931]

Nice work. We took the same approach to this project. Lost my gazebo same storm. I’ll have to check out your other videos. Can I contact you for main hub info. Where did you purchase it?

[@pantherec77]

Unfortunately, the company doesn't provide it anymore. Trying to find one myself.

[@jdpriode]

same problem here in Missouri. I scrolled through these comments and saw several people asking the length of the poles. I would like to know as well. I have the length for the four corners ones. but the other four, were not salvaged to be able to measure. I also reached out to the Sunjoy people and ZERO response. If someone could share the length of the 8 poles that meet in the middle, greatly appreciated.

[@handydadtv]

I moved and don’t have the measurements

[@nicolasrodriguez7326]

Any chance you know the part number for the middle piece? I looked on their website and can’t find it. Thanks

[@handydadtv]

You need to call the company. They’ll look it up for you.

[@mikeg5839]

They never have the part anymore , at least that's what they told me , just replacement canopy

[@anthonymotola4263]

Great video, same exact collapse with snow happened to me too, I just took mine apart to be reassembled in southern sunny weather S.C. ! I will get 3/4 " conduit and see if I can find that center ring like you did from somewhere ? any info on where ? thanks again !

[@handydadtv]

Link in description

[@anthonymotola4263]

@@handydadtv Hi ,I tried to find the info on where i could order the 8 pole center ring $15 for my madaga gazebo but could not find it in the link ? can you tell me the name or number ? thanks.

[@handydadtv]

I put the link to the company in the description. You need to call them and order it. I don’t have a part number.

[@alexhr7239]

Well...I had the same issue about 5 years ago and rebuilt the canopy frame exactly like you have done here (except I didn't need to replace the Top Center fitting). However, now another freak snow storm hit while I was away and resulted in a repeat...and this time the top center fitting a got destroyed. It appears that Sunjoy no longer offers replacement parts on this model...would you have any suggestions?

[@sherinjosephvarghese9643]

HI ALEX - did you get any replacement on the center piece

[@hyankov]

Interesting, having the same problem, I always thought for the replacement I *have to* stick to the 2-piece approach of tubing (i.e. one goes into the other). Never occurred to me that I can just run a single straight tube.

[@handydadtv]

It worked out well for me

[@hyankov]

@@handydadtv I'm following along. I got the 3/4inch OD EMTs, measured and dotted where the cuts and holes need to be. The only challenge I see is that I can't really stick the tube into the black star thing that keeps them together. The OD of the tubes is like a hair too wide for them to fit in. I think I'm gonna beat it into submission with a hammer.

[@handydadtv]

3/4 conduit fit for me without any issue. Perhaps yours is a newer model than mine.

[@hzamp824]

What is the length of the pipe?

[@wgilber5]

Do you have the model number for the center peice

[@handydadtv]

No sorry. Just call and say you need the center piece for the Madaga gazebo.

[@conspiracytheorista8988]

Hi it's been a few years... how's your gazebo repair/improvement holding up?

[@handydadtv]

Better than new!

[@normanmok4574]

Any idea what was the length of the poles that you had cut? I have the same thing happen to my Madaga with early snow storm this year and most of mine are too bent to get any good measurements.

[@handydadtv]

Try to straighten one as much as possible because you need to drill the holes in the right place, it’s not just the length.

[@jda7819]

@@handydadtv Any chance to get the measurements for the length of the poles? My poles did the same thing after some snow and ice late last year. I've been trying to get Sunjoy to get the replacement poles for 5 months and they don't have the parts and don't know when they're going to get them. I threw mine away because I didn't think I'd have to resort to this.

[@hyankov]

@@handydadtv I mean, you must already have the measurements handy?

[@handydadtv]

I didn’t take measurements. I used the old poles to mark the new ones. In addition, I moved two years ago so I no longer own that gazebo.

[@DiegoGonzalez-xp4tl]

thanks for the video how to repair a old gazebo , i got one similiar to yours, but i dont know how to conect the 4x4 woods , if you can help me i will really appreciate it. thanks in advance

[@handydadtv]

Mine had no wood.

[@DiegoGonzalez-xp4tl]

​@@handydadtv thnaks for your quick response. sorry maybe i didn t explain correctly, that i try to say is how to conect the 4x4 woods maybe i didn t explain correctly, that i try to say is how to conect the 4x4 woods to your metal gazebo

[@handydadtv]

I’m still not understanding you. My gazebo had no wood. I don’t think I can help you.

[@Matty-Mat79]

How long should the roof poles be ?

[@handydadtv]

I matched the lengths to the old ones. I moved and didn’t record the measurements.

[@quantran5998]

Where did you buy the replacement part?

[@handydadtv]

Directly from the company, Sunjoy, who manufactures that gazebo for Target. You can Google them if you want their number.

[@hzamp824]

Will this hold up to snow?

[@handydadtv]

NOT WITH THE COVER ON! That’s how mine was destroyed.

[@denisebrathwaite3300]

Please tell us where you where able to order the center piece. Can't find it online.

[@handydadtv]

Sunjoyonline.com

[@ryanmorgan3206]

Someone gave me a gazebo chest like the one you got but it do not have the top level of the canopy where do I go to find the part

[@handydadtv]

Google “Target Madega gazebo parts”

[@dh8756]

What is the name of the company so I can order the center piece. Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Link in description

[@dynamicgarage8731]

Nice work! As always love your videos!

[@ellishand8189]

Where did you get the the center piece I need one

[@handydadtv]

Google the company, Sunjoy.

[@gojoeyr]

5:00 HAHAHAHAHA The classic DAD shoes :p

[@handydadtv]

White leather sneakers are part of the uniform. 😎

[@pyrefree73]

I'm going to assume nobody else has been able to find that center piece. Sunjoy could not be any less responsive. Looks like i finally have to break down and buy a whole new gazebo. And it will not be from Sunjoy. Does anybody have real customer service these days?

[@Matty-Mat79]

Yep I can’t find anywhere that actually sells all the parts ! It’s ridiculous !

[@pyrefree73]

@@Matty-Mat79 while it’s been laborious, they will respond. Send email to [e-mail] They will ask what model, what part, etc. I sent a picture as well. My model was 13 years old so I looked for same thing on their website and copied that. Total process will be 4 weeks by the time I receive my part. They have been good about giving me tracking info. Crossing my fingers I get the right part. Oh, and it cost me $105! Still cheaper than new gazebo. Good luck!

[@Matty-Mat79]

Awesome !!! Your video is the best

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@zoemeade3072]

Omg my gazebo looks like yours but way more warped 😳😬😞😩😖

[@handydadtv]

Sorry to hear that

[@mikeg5839]

Sun joy is a joke!

[@pyrefree73]

Boom! Nailed it. Worst customer service. Chat is a robot. They ask for email and phone, etc. Then crickets.