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We had a small fishing type shelter that was barely showerprof. We used some spray on waterproofing (in an aerosol) that we got from our local campign shop. It cost about £6 and worked a treat.

Lorna

One of these will be much better. This one is smaller than what you have 2msquare, but the packed size will be amazingly small compared to a gazebo. Its only 4.5kg.

I have the smaller double outhouse and packed  its smaller than a kids play tent. its bag is about 18 inches long and about 6 inches round.

I had a nasty experience with a flying gazebo in the middle of the night when an unexpected storm blew up. We , and the people next to us were fighting to keep it from going through their tent . it was mangled, the poles were snapping as we fought to get it down.They were razor sharp. leave the gazebo at home and get a proper utility tent.

you could use clingons instead of eyelets,

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=143

Why go to that sort of trouble and expense just to buffer up something that more and more campsites won't allow you to put up? There are plenty of robust, waterproof, fit for purpose Day Tents around that weigh less, take up less pack space, are easier to put up and which will withstand the same weather as your main tent.

This is a top-end model from Outwell, but most manufacturers make something similar.

I agree day tents are a good option.  I am sure that it would certainly be cheaper than replacing the roof.  Day tents allow you to use them like a gazebo by rolling up the sides.  We had one and it worked really well.  Obviously like gazebos they should only be used when the weather is not too windy.