Pros & Cons
Pros
The only downside to the unit is the latch that does/doesn't hold the shade open. Good quality, sturdy steel poles and the canvas stretches tightly so it does not flop around in the wind.
It looks exactly like the pic very nice however it is not black. Once assembled, it seems strong enough. They are thick, heavy, and very sturdy.
The instructions are - for the most part - very clear. The setup instructions are all images showing how each piece connects. Pay close attention to the instructions especially what side faces inside and out.
This canopy is really perfect for us. Wish i could of found one a little bigger. It's nice and what i was looking for. I just wish it was bigger.
All the bolts torque properly with no fear of stripping or slipping. The package includes a few extras of each bolt and fitting.
Cons
This thing is a piece of junk and i regret every penny i spent on it. I first was sent the incorrect (i.
Instructions provided were terrible, i'm mechanically inclined but it still took 2 days to put the thing up. Most of the tapped holes need to be chased because the tapping *. Materials are not sturdy or enduring.
Highlights
Quality
I am very happy with this product so far
Very happy with the look of this pergola
The sun shade material quality is good but we imagine it will need replaced every few years
I can imagine people becoming very frustrated with the amount of bolts
Price
And i could not beat the price
However for the price i would recommend
Shipping
Shipping was quick and accurate for such a large item
The shipping handling is why it may get dented braces and cross members
Some slightly dented cross members due shipping
Packaging/appearance
Packaging did include extra bolts and screws which was nice
The packaging 105 lbs was strong undamaged and internally solid so nothing moved around
Competitiveness
And i heard somewhere on here about difficult instructions but this was a nobrainer compared to some of the ikea furniture ive ... Read More
I decided to anchor this with those 12x12x1
You’ll need a 3rd person briefly to erect the ser
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It looks exactly like the pic very nice however it is not black
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This pergula is alot of work to put together you cannot do this by yourself you will need 3
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Still not sure it wont have to be replaced yearly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The structure did not even shake in the wind and is proven to be sturdy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When you assemble it make sure you position the columns with the holes facing inward otherwise you will get to the end and realize that you have to take the whole thing apart and start over
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But it took 3 people to put it together
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Follow the instructions don’t try to wing it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Hated that the caps for the post did not fit snug strong winds blew three away dont know how to replace