From the time we opened the package to the time we placed the last screw in place everything was perfect. The entire package was wrapped individually by part and in the order that you needed to build. There were extra nuts and bolts just in case you dropped a few. While I was nervous about such a large purchase via the internet we could not be more pleased.
Shipped and was delivered well packaged. I read reviews about it went together in an hour and a half and I don’t know how they could have done it. Took us about 5 hours. Instructions were straight forward but a little backwards- install the roof from the top down. Was much easier from the bottom up. Overall though I’m not upset!
this is a great structure, very solid. Not easy to put together - I wouldn't try to do it unless you are a professional. But the kit includes everything except the cement . I also had a cedar decking built for the flooring. I love it.Plan to socialize there during Covid winter, be in shade in summer heat, and also hang a TRX from the beams!
If you need some safe space to socially distance this is a great structure, very solid. Not easy to put together - I wouldn't try to do it unless you are a professional. But the kit includes everything except the cement . I also had a cedar decking built for the flooring. I love it.Plan to socialize there during Covid winter, be in shade in summer heat, and also hang a TRX from the beams!
I am so pleased with this gazebo and love the look of it. There are a lot of pieces so it is best to get the plastic off them and group them together in the very beginning before you start assembly. All of the pieces are labeled with a letter and number which will correspond to the instructions. The instructions are pretty easy follow. You will need two people to assemble this. This project took myself and husband two evenings to complete. We used an 8' step ladder and another shorter one. There are two small wrenches included with the screws and bolts but we found that a battery powered screwdriver and a 10mm wrench helped us to work faster. We found too that you should not tighten the screws down completely when working on a section, as you may need to adjust the pieces a bit so that they fit well together. Once you get all of the pieces in place for that section, then tighten down the screws. Also, do not over tighten the screws as it can pull the insert out of the piece. When you first set the four posts up and add the initial braces, the frame will seem flimsy. However once it is all together, it becomes very sturdy. When you get the initial part of the frame up, you will want to place it where it will be staying. The completed gazebo is heavy and hard to move. We have enjoyed spending time outside under this gazebo. The finished project is definitely worth the work you put into the assembly.