Customer reviews from yardistrystructures.com
Yardistry - 12' x 14' Meridian Gazebo - Coffee Brown/Natural Cedar
Average customer rating
4.8
(529 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 529 reviews
5 Stars
464
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Star
4
99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Yardistry - 12' x 14' Meridian Gazebo - Coffee Brown/Natural Cedar
Customer Rating
3
Hate the plastic wrap
on July 7, 2024
Posted by: Paisley4
I think the actual gazebo will be great. Seems very sturdy and it's beautiful. Assembly was smooth until we got to the metal and we had to peel off plastic wrap. What a nightmare! The plastic wrap doesn't protect. It is a waste of time and useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from yardistrystructures.comBy Renee, Customer Experience Team, July 8, 2024
Hello Paisley4,
Your specific concerns have been shared with our team, as we want all of our customers to be 100% satisfied with their Yardistry experience.-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Your specific concerns have been shared with our team, as we want all of our customers to be 100% satisfied with their Yardistry experience.-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com
Customer Rating
5
Very Pleased
on July 15, 2024
Posted by: Loko Gringo
I was expecting missing and broken parts, horrible instructions, and difficult assembly but got none of that. I didn't even swear during the assembly process! It was actually very easy to assemble and required zero modifications. I'd suggest reading the directions COMPLETELY before starting as you can save yourself a lot of time setting up an assembly line. One person can complete all the subassemblies in a couple days. Instructions said 4 people required for final assembly but me and wifey did it just fine. TBD how well it holds up, but so far, I was very pleased with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from yardistrystructures.comBy Renee, Customer Experience Team, July 16, 2024
Hello Loko Gringo,
It makes us happy to hear that customers, like yourself, are having a positive experience with their Yardistry structure. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
It makes us happy to hear that customers, like yourself, are having a positive experience with their Yardistry structure. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com
Customer Rating
5
Very nice gazebo!
on August 29, 2024
Posted by: Our Oasis!
from Pennsylvania
We bought this in June and am very pleased with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Douglas M
from North Idaho
Verified Purchase:Yes
We are 97% of the way done. Quality seems to be excellent. We ended up glueing some of the joints, just because we do get some snow loads. The only negative things we have to say is that the directions needed some improvement. Watch the youtube videos! The biggest pain was removing the plastic wraps from the metal pieces. Instructions say to do that when you are ready to assemble. Don't wait. As soon as the box arrives get some friends and patient family members to remove the plastic wrap, store in a safe place. Removing the wrap was definitely the worst part. If you have the space, lay out the pieces in assembly order, read the hardware bag ID's carefully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com
Customer Rating
5
Great gazebo
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: Ctbabs
from CT
I seen this product in the store. It looked very sturdy and I was not wrong about that. Took a while to install because you do have to put everything together but overall, it was a good deal. I’d say installation took around maybe 16 hours over the course of a few weeks, no rush on our end we have no complaints regarding the plastic coating, blue or clear on any of the panels. It did not take us a while to peel them off. I would recommend if you live in warmer climate to do that as soon as possible or if possible do it in a cooler area because I think that that makes it easier. Looks great glad we purchased.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent quality, design and engineering
on March 29, 2020
Posted by: Lan the Techguy
from Chesterfield, Virginia
This gazebo is an excellent product and looks very attractive when finished. The instructions are detailed and relatively easy to follow. Even building it in a relatively confined space was not difficult. It did take four people to assemble the beam to post structure and the roof assemblies. Most of the assembly could be done by one person.
The thought process that went into the engineering was incredible. Pieces fit when they were supposed to and almost everything, within the limitations of a wood product, was cut and drilled perfectly. Everything lined up as it should have for an easy assembly. I do have a few suggestions for additions/adjustments to the instruction manual. it would be helpful to know the height from the deck/flat surface that the gazebo is to be mounted on to the center of the roof panel assembly. I used a "dead man" 2 by 4 to hold the first and subsequent panels up. It was easier for a person to push the notched dead man up and down than to try to hold the panel up while standing on a ladder and maneuvering each panel up where they go. When doing the beam assemblies the instructions do say bolt heads are on the outside of the beams, but it would slo be useful to reiterate in several locations and explain the beams need to be t-nut to t-nut to assure a flat surface to bolt beams together. And finally, it would be helpful to mark the roof assembly better. It is hard to visualize the right and left corner to facial beam assembly from the drawings alone. It would be helpful to use A to A, B to B, etc marked on the various wood pieces. Corner Lt could be A and Facia Beam Assembly left side could be A. Corner LT and corner RT could be labeled B and B. Corner RT could be C and Facia Beam right side could be C. As these beams are angled, the marking would be a great help. Finally, as the facia beam assemblies are cut at 45 degrees, they do not join perfectly. Mine did not at least. So four corner cap structures that could be placed over those 45 degree facia beam assemblies would add to a highly finished look. The existing caps do this in recognition the the roof assemblies do not match perfectly and leave a small gap. Please do not interpret these suggestions as indications that I think this is not an excellently designed product. It is incredibly looking and as far as I am concerned the best build it yourself gazebo I have seen.
The thought process that went into the engineering was incredible. Pieces fit when they were supposed to and almost everything, within the limitations of a wood product, was cut and drilled perfectly. Everything lined up as it should have for an easy assembly. I do have a few suggestions for additions/adjustments to the instruction manual. it would be helpful to know the height from the deck/flat surface that the gazebo is to be mounted on to the center of the roof panel assembly. I used a "dead man" 2 by 4 to hold the first and subsequent panels up. It was easier for a person to push the notched dead man up and down than to try to hold the panel up while standing on a ladder and maneuvering each panel up where they go. When doing the beam assemblies the instructions do say bolt heads are on the outside of the beams, but it would slo be useful to reiterate in several locations and explain the beams need to be t-nut to t-nut to assure a flat surface to bolt beams together. And finally, it would be helpful to mark the roof assembly better. It is hard to visualize the right and left corner to facial beam assembly from the drawings alone. It would be helpful to use A to A, B to B, etc marked on the various wood pieces. Corner Lt could be A and Facia Beam Assembly left side could be A. Corner LT and corner RT could be labeled B and B. Corner RT could be C and Facia Beam right side could be C. As these beams are angled, the marking would be a great help. Finally, as the facia beam assemblies are cut at 45 degrees, they do not join perfectly. Mine did not at least. So four corner cap structures that could be placed over those 45 degree facia beam assemblies would add to a highly finished look. The existing caps do this in recognition the the roof assemblies do not match perfectly and leave a small gap. Please do not interpret these suggestions as indications that I think this is not an excellently designed product. It is incredibly looking and as far as I am concerned the best build it yourself gazebo I have seen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from yardistrystructures.comBy Renee, Customer Experience, March 30, 2020
Hello Lan the Techguy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our customers share their experiences. Thank you for the photos. Your gazebo is beautiful!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our customers share their experiences. Thank you for the photos. Your gazebo is beautiful!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com
Customer Rating
5
the Finishing touch
on May 6, 2020
Posted by: Barker Texas
from Houston TX
We are both 72. We constructed all the parts and erected the 10 x 10 frame on a wood deck 21 inches above the ground with no assistance. We then waited 3 weeks until the Stay at home order was lifted and our Kids ( adults) came out and installed the roof panel .
We found the instructions clear,easy to understand and along with the videos very helpful. I required the Adult kids to watch the roof install video . From start to finish under 2 hours. We laided out every item and counted every thing. Being organize ,having a place to lay down material so they can be counted . Very good and well made Gazebo
We found the instructions clear,easy to understand and along with the videos very helpful. I required the Adult kids to watch the roof install video . From start to finish under 2 hours. We laided out every item and counted every thing. Being organize ,having a place to lay down material so they can be counted . Very good and well made Gazebo
Response from yardistrystructures.comBy Renee, Customer Experience, May 7, 2020
Hello,
Thank you so much for sharing your photos of your 10 x 10 Meridian Gazebo build with us. It looks great. Enjoy!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Thank you so much for sharing your photos of your 10 x 10 Meridian Gazebo build with us. It looks great. Enjoy!-The Yardistry Customer Experience Team-
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!!!
on January 14, 2019
Posted by: Ross
from Fresno Ca
Verified Purchase:No
We re-did a lot of our back yard making this structure the focal point. Ran a natural gas 100ft from the meter for a firepit and a natural gas grill. I poured over 10 yards of concrete for a pathway and pad for the structure.The project is coming along. Looks awesome! Still much to do. I would highly recommend this structure for anyone who is a DIYer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting yardistrystructures.com