YOLENY 10'x12' Hardtop Gazebo, Outdoor Polycarbonate Roof Canopy, Aluminum Frame Permanent Pavilion with Curtains and Netting, Sunshade for Garden, Patio, Lawns

We recently had our deck rebuilt and wanted to add some shade. We tossed around getting an umbrella, but to cover a table and chairs for 8 people required such a large umbrella with a massive base. So we decided on this gazebo instead. It was delivered very fast, just a few days. It comes in two fairly large boxes and is packed beautifully. There was not any damage to any pieces. I would give them 5+ stars for how well it was packed in the boxes. We laid all the parts out on the garage floor and just brought the pieces out on the deck as we needed them (it was really hot out and the less work in the sun the better;-)). The instructions are all in pictograms with no written instructions, which was fine with me. You just need to make sure you study the pictures well before beginning a task or step. But I found them easy to understand and follow. They show a picture of needing three people to assemble, but just my wife and I were able to assemble it easily. Because of the heat, we worked at a slower pace and just spent a few hours for two days and it was completed. It looks great, seems really well made, and has a very nice powder coated textured finish. We bolted it to the deck and it seems pretty solid in the wind. Overall we are really happy with this gazebo and would recommend it to others.

**UPDATE** It's been about 3 months and we're still extremely happy with this gazebo. We live in WA state so it's already been through some wind and rain lol and is just as wonderful as the day we put it up. There's been no dripping or leaking of rain water - we HAD to put gutters on though. We LOVE it! I did a TON of research before deciding on this gazebo and we are so happy we chose this one! It took my husband and I about 7 or 8 hours spread over 2 days to get this assembled. (Any gazebo will be time consuming.) We found the pictures easy to follow and we didn't have any issues at all. It was fun to see it coming together and the roof was the best part!! That's when we could really see it as it would be. Just breathe and take your time and follow the directions. It wasn't that hard, I promise, (at least for us). They include extra hardware and extra curtain hooks which I think is awesome and everything came well packaged. We weren't missing anything and nothing was scratched or dented or anything like that. It comes with wedge anchors to attach it to cement but we opted to purchase through bolts with washers to attach it to our deck. In my opinion the poly roof lets in just the right amount of light - we didn't want it dark under here - and it does feel cooler under it. We live near the ocean so there is always a breeze and I know that helps. The directions say to put a hook on each side of the cupola with a screw in the middle but we decided to put one of the hooks in the middle (just swapped its position with the screw - they are the same size) so we can hang one large light from the center. We are planning to add a gutter to the side next to the house and I'm looking forward to the next rainy day so I can sit under it and watch the rain. :) This is a large purchase so I'm sure you're doing your research and reading reviews - here's a strong vote for this gazebo. It's everything we were hoping for, simple yet beautiful and most important... Functional! :)

Pros: The product looks beautiful. I love that you can see through the ceiling. It wasn't hard to assemble, just time consuming. (Two adults and a third when it was time to raise the structure- 6 hours.) It seems sturdy. There are extra nuts and bolts if you lose one. After only a few days it has been through a few mild winds (10-15mph) and is holding up fine. Ours is bolted to a deck. Cons: Some of the holes didn't line up, metal frames were slightly bent (use a wrench to bend back into place.) The roof material seems flimsy and will likely break if anything falls on it. The curtains and ties make no sense. The attachment plastic things for the curtains will likely break. Tips: Plan a whole day to assemble this or do it in two days (frame first then the roof panels.) Lay everything out alphabetically first (but don't unwrap.) Leave the roof panels in the box till you need them so they don't break or get damaged. Square the corners early (we didn't and it was a pain in the end.) Use a power tool to tighten all the screws. Have a wrench and persuader (aka rubber mallet) handy if the metal needs to be bent back into place. A screwdriver can help line up the holes that are off just a little. Do the roof panels exactly according to the diagram (my hubby tried to go rogue and it was really confusing until I insisted that we follow the directions.) It is helpful to have two step ladders and three saw horses for assembly. The saw horses save your back and the ladders save your shoulders. Go slowly and take your time, I watched a video on how to assemble it the night before and it really helped. Good luck!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I can’t even figure out where to begin with my frustration on this purchase. We purchased last year and then discovered a tumor in my ear. Our backyard wedding plans got put on hold. After having the tumor removed we began unboxing the $1500 gazebo. We found several pieces pf the faux wood legs had dents or chipping in the faux wood. I simply wanted a replacement. I was told it was outside of the return window despite purchasing a protection plan. They told me that THEY didn’t offer a protection plan and it was through a 3rd party. 🤦🏽‍♀️ By this point it was getting cold out so we decided to put the rest together this spring. It was a MASSIVE disappointment when I realized that the roof isn’t polycarbonate like the description. I paid EXTRA so I could have both the polycarbonate roof as well as the faux wood look. The roof panels are more like corrugated cardboard with like a black plastic coating. It is not see through at all. The instructions for the roof panels were incorrect for some pieces but we figured it out right away. We finally get to the last step and we’re missing 3 brackets to secure the trim. I tried so hard to get over it. But now I’m just painfully annoyed with these curtains. What an awful design. I’m 4’1”. I can’t reach the top for the zippers so I have to stand on a milk crate on the edge of our deck. Not to mention 2 of the zippers have slid off the track cause there’s nothing to stop them at the bottom when you unzip them. As easy as they came off we can’t get them back on. The corner ties to hold the corners in place are off on the front two so it looks terrible. The front curtains are also shorter than the rest. So bugs easily come through the bottom. We justified this huge purchase because it’s for our wedding and made more sense than renting a tent for the evening than we don’t get to keep. I’m sick over this Purchase. I don’t think I’ve ever spent this much money on something off of Amazon and I feel bamboozled.

Ordered June 3, arrived in 2 boxes, one each on June 5th and 6th. Completed assembly before noon June 8. In 100 degree weather. Had watched a YouTube video by Spirit'ed Wrenchers for the exact 10'x13' gazebo we purchased and followed some of the tips they recommended. Suggest watching so you can seamlessly assemble yours. A couple of suggestions I have is when installing the roof panels, complete each section prior to going to the next. I had put up a few pieces and the wind caught a panel tossing it to the ground. It was not one that I could easily identify top and bottom, so re-install for sun side up was a guess. That happened early on, so for all the other panels. We left a small portion of the bottom protective plastic in place until the panel was secured. More advice for a smooth assembly. Especially if not on a hard surface. Level everything up. Once your legs are standing and the cross members are in place, put a 2' level across the long supports, all directions and make sure everything is perfectly level. Plumb the legs to ensure nice and straight. Square everything. Measure diagonally both directions, at the top and the bottom. This will ensure a perfectly squared assembly and all the rest of your efforts will be a breeze. And, particularly if in a windy location, secure in place before putting the roof panels on. Hard to explain finding your newly assembled gazebo blown into the neighbors yard. We also had a couple of unique characteristics for our use. One was building it next to a neighboring wall, and the other was constructing it on a somewhat elevated surface with only gravel. The proximity to the wall turned out not to make any big problem in the construction, as I was easily able to reach all parts and attachment points from my side of the wall. For secure anchoring, I bolted two of the feet to the bas of the wall using a bent aluminum support. Will embed some earth anchors in the ground for the other two legs. Clear step-by-step instructions. All parts extremely well packaged with part numbers labeled on outside of foam as well as on the parts.

Excellent product, fabulous addition to our lanai. Great shade from the Florida Sun, saving our patio furniture. Strong enough that it survey the huge hurricane that hit; while “free-standing”. Absolutely recommend. Takes 2 to assemble & take time, but so worth it.

I’m going to give this a five star review. I actually think it’s pretty decent for the money the previous gazebo I had that lasted about 4 to 5 years had a cloth top on it and we had to put those ugly blue or brown tarps on it to get it to last as long as that, I did not wanna go back to a cloth one and I was looking at either a metal or a polycarbonate roof For the money. It’s decent and worth it. I hope I can get it to last four or five years that’s what these are. They’re pretty much disposable after four or five years unless you get one with some belt for a couple thousand dollars or you build it yourself with recycled stuff It did take my husband about six hours to put it together. It’s definitely complicated. I couldn’t have done it by myself, but at least he’s got the brains to do it. If the polycarbonate plastic starts to break or disintegrate as much plastic does from sitting out in the hot sun and the weather then we’ll consider putting some roof tin on it to preserve it For a few more years Just an FYI, you better bolt it down because when you have storms come through it could take off

Our gazebo was delivered via FedEx and it arrived in excellent condition. All of the finishes are good and the gazebo is attractive. I saw several reviews saying it took 2 people 8 hours etc. and I was thinking that would be the case, however, I'm pretty handy with tools and assembled it in 5 hours mostly alone. My SIL helped with the initial part attaching the legs to the top frame but after that, it was just me. The roof is tinted and not a complete sun-blocking material. Desert climates may want to do something extra with the roof material like paint the underside for more sun blocking. For us here in Utah the tint works fine. The roof material actually resembles plastic cardboard for lack of a better term. Because of the design, it is plenty firm and solid as well as lightweight. It is well designed and assembly went smooth. Don't expect extremely detailed instructions with lots of explanations because that is not the case here. You do get simple instructions with short easy steps but on more than one occasion I just looked at the part number for the step and figured out how it went easily. There are a lot of pieces but it is not overwhelming if you take it one step at a time. The hardware is marked nicely and they give you more than what you need to do the job so don't be alarmed if you have screws and bolts left over. I recommend using a T-handle hex wrench (4mm) or a socket 4mm hex and avoid the hex wrench supplied with the hardware. The only other tool needed was a Phillips screwdriver. Overall it was a fun project that just took a little time. Good luck.