Has anyone built a freestanding canopy In an area with snow? I'm looking to build a cover over my outdoor cooking area. Also does the heat shrink reduce corrosion over time from weather exposure?

Hey Aaron, I just tagged you on a build that I think is exactly what you're after. It's a free-standing canopy over a cooking area with a slanted roof.

Conduit is galvanized and does pretty well in the weather, but shrink wrap will help protect it even more. Shrink wrap is also UV resistant so it doesn't fade in the sun.