After reading all of the horror stories and looking at peoples blown over light Gazebos, I was worried about what I was going to get. I wanted 3 things from my purchase:
1. Weight
2. Logical framing
3. Thick corner legs with holes in the feet to secure to a surface.
4. Not be damaged in shipping
Check for all four! The product has a substantial weight (by temporary Gazebo standards) of roughly 90lbs, the structure is well thought out and has bracing (double screws vs single at key intersections) one would expect of something a bit more expensive. The corner legs are round not square, and have wide feet with screw holes.
Installation is straight forward if you can follow picture descriptions, and takes about 2 hours if you have 2 sets of hands. Once assemb, the product feels sturdy under its own weight. Make sure you have the canopy the right direction when installing so you dont rip some of the seams at the top vent.
I screwed the Gazebo to my deck, and it has not budged in the couple of thunderstorms and windy days since installation (we have yet to experience the corner flaps lifting in the wind some mentioned). I must stress that the canopy is weather resistant and not water proof, so depending on how much rain you get at a time and how much wind comes with it, things will get wet under it (either around the perimeter or from the rain drains and top vent). That said, if you sit in the middle, you could certainly sit under it during an evening rain with the insect nets closed and enjoy your time while remaining dry.
I wish the overhead structure had a hook for hanging items as some others do, but that didnt stop me from installing a 15lb fan anyway. No issues at full tilt and it doesnt rock the structure at all.
Overall, my family and I are quite satisfied with this purchase and feel we got more than we paid for. I do feel sorry for those that received a damaged product, instal in less than ideal locations/situations resulting in weather related damage, or couldnt figure out how to complete the installation properly.
This is not a luxury Gazebo, and nothing is at this price point. However, if your situation is ideal for it, its a bargain for what you get.
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After reading all of the horror stories and looking at peoples blown over light Gazebos, I was worried about what I was going to get. I wanted 3 things from my purchase: 1. Weight 2. Logical framing 3. Thick corner legs with holes in the feet to secure to a surface. 4. Not be damaged in shipping Check for all four! The product has a substantial weight (by temporary Gazebo standards) of roughly 90lbs, the structure is well thought out and has bracing (double screws vs single at key intersections) one would expect of something a bit more expensive. The corner legs are round not square, and have wide feet with screw holes. Installation is straight forward if you can follow picture descriptions, and takes about 2 hours if you have 2 sets of hands. Once assemb, the product feels sturdy under its own weight. Make sure you have the canopy the right direction when installing so you dont rip some of the seams at the top vent. I screwed the Gazebo to my deck, and it has not budged in the couple of thunderstorms and windy days since installation (we have yet to experience the corner flaps lifting in the wind some mentioned). I must stress that the canopy is weather resistant and not water proof, so depending on how much rain you get at a time and how much wind comes with it, things will get wet under it (either around the perimeter or from the rain drains and top vent). That said, if you sit in the middle, you could certainly sit under it during an evening rain with the insect nets closed and enjoy your time while remaining dry. I wish the overhead structure had a hook for hanging items as some others do, but that didnt stop me from installing a 15lb fan anyway. No issues at full tilt and it doesnt rock the structure at all. Overall, my family and I are quite satisfied with this purchase and feel we got more than we paid for. I do feel sorry for those that received a damaged product, instal in less than ideal locations/situations resulting in weather related damage, or couldnt figure out how to complete the installation properly. This is not a luxury Gazebo, and nothing is at this price point. However, if your situation is ideal for it, its a bargain for what you get.