EROMMY 10'x12' Hardtop Gazebo Double Roof Galvanized Steel Canopy Outdoor Aluminum Frame Permanent Metal Pavilion with Netting and Curtains for Patio Backyard Deck and Lawns

This gazebo was actually my second choice. The one I originally ordered was out of stock and unavailable for 6 weeks. This was close in size and price so I went with it. Glad I did. This is a very nice gazebo. A few things to note. This gazebo comes in four (4) boxes. I got three on the day I was promised. I was unaware that there was a forth box until I laid out all the parts and discovered I was missing the roof panels. I contacted Customer Service and they replied immediately that the fourth box was actually close by and would be delivered the next day. It was. I didn't know how many boxes were in the shipment. If you're not going to assemble this right away, you may not know you are missing a box until much later. NOTE TO SELF: FOUR (4) BOXES)The first thing I did was pull out the assembly instructions and was horrified to learn that there was no writing . Just pictures. They looked complicated and I feared the worst. In reality, the instructions were easy to follow, well illustrated and I didn't have to deal with writing that was done by someone in China who took a semester of English in the 8th grade.I read a lot of reviews that said this requires 2 or 3 people to assemble. I assembled the entire gazebo with the exception of the roof panels by myself (I'm 67).Things you need to know: This gazebo needs to be on a base of either concrete pad or a wood deck. I built a ground level deck for mine . I made the deck a foot longer and a foot wider than the gazebo.If you are working alone, Assemble the four legs and rectangular frame upside down. When all four legs are on the frame, tip it over and do the rest standing up.As with most things I do, I assembled mine during a heat wave. Although I live in Maine, it was in the mid nineties on the days I built this. My yard has no shade whatsoever. If you are assembling this in the direct sun, put up a canopy of have a garden hose handy. The parts get incredibly hot. If you don't cool the parts or keep them shaded, handling will be a problem. I misted the parts with the hose. Worked great.I've read review that said some holes don't line up. They do. If you are having a hard time lining up holes, check the instructions again. You are likely doing something wrong.Most of the screws go into threaded brass inserts. Make sure your screw is threaded properly before driving it home. If you cross thread or if you over tighten, the brass insert will spin in the hole and you won't be able to tighten it or remove it. Take your time.I read reviews that said the roof leaks. Within three days of completing mine, a tropical storm came barreling through. I feared the worst. Wind speed got to 50mph and the rain was torrential and driving. I actually went out to check on the gazebo. It held strong and not a drop of rain entered through the roof. Take your time, follow the instructions. If the roof is assembled properly it is water tight. I'll be interested to see how it does with a snow load this winter. **You will need a second person, and a second step ladder to put the roof panels up**The gazebo comes with 12 wedge anchors. These are great for concrete but if you are securing to a wood deck they wont work. I used 2 1/2" galvanized deck screws. In hindsight, had I know about this, I would have added blocks under the deck where each leg lands. Since my deck was built before I got the gazebo it was too late. I did buy some galvanized twisted cable and some eyebolts. I drove the lag eyebolts into the deck frame, ran the cable around each leg and secured with a galvanized wire rope clip. Not real pretty by if I get a big storm it will keep it from ending up in the trees across the street.The only issue I had with the instructions was about the curtains. They come with a Velcro tie to secure them to each post. I still don't know how those work but I've got them to hold back the curtains. Be aware that each curtain covers 1/2 side. It's a little confusing at first but you can close in any part or all of the gazebo with the curtain and / or net.In summary, we have tried all kinds of things to shade our yard. Canopies, Huge 12' umbrellas etc. None really did the job. I was hesitant to part with $1400 for an experiment but it turned out great. This gazebo provides shade wherever and whenever you need it. The roof is well ventilated and it' very comfortable to sit out under it. It is my wife's "go to place". It was a good buy. If you're looking for some shade, you won't go wrong with this gazebo.

The media could not be loaded.  Most people are quoting 8 hours assembly with three people. It took us 10-12 with 2 adults and a preteen with the roof being the hardest part. (YOU NEED 2-3 ppl for the roof!) My husband put the base together by himself. Some of the instructions were numbered a bit off and no written instructions but we figured it out. It’s like IKEA picture type instructions with no words.It’s beautiful once up and even better once we’ve put up smart lights, an echo dot for music, and two fans. The privacy curtains and mosquito netting are a great value. We LOVE IT and are spending most of the summer evenings in there. It’s sturdy and a great neutral color for any home. Looking to see how it does with the rainy weather in the PNW. The customer service was great as we were missing a few items and some parts of the curtains roughed up in transit. All parts were replaced quickly.Tip: Wait for the 7 boxes before you start laying it out and unpacking. ROOF: put the middle horizontal bars for the roof up first as you do each side so the panels will stay up for the roof when you are setting them or sliding them in the channels. And forget the tools included. Power tools and a wrench made it go faster. We put magnetic curtain weights (from Amazon) on some of the mosquito netting to keep it from blowing around so much. Allen and Roth Bronze fans (Amazon and Lowe’s) are a perfect color match and don’t sway. We put it on a smart power strip to control it and the gazebo lights with Alexa but some people have used a plug/remote control since these are high up and done have a remote.

(Overall review at the bottom)Shipping:The gazebo came in three boxes, with 2 shipments from FedEx. The two shipments were about one week apart, and all of the boxes had arrived within ~2 weeks after ordering. The boxes are about 100 pounds a piece, so be ready to receive and move them around, especially if you don’t have a helpful delivery driver and/or won’t be home during arrival.Setup:We had a team of three people to setup this gazebo, and it took about 10 hours over 2 hot days. We had a power drill ready with bits (a 4mm hex, 6mm hex, and a “medium” Phillips bit), and I would not at all recommend setting up this gazebo without them. The hand tools provided are helpful in pinch, but are simply not sufficient for complete assembly (though this is not at the fault of the seller). At least 2 people and a couple different height ladders were also necessary, especially when assembling the roof. The manual is very helpful, and no extra instruction was needed, it seems as though the manufacturer has taken care to note places where problems can occur and how to avoid them. The initial frame is very easy to setup, and everything goes together very well. Some of the pieces had to be shuffled a bit to get everything to fit properly given the tolerances, and everything is definitely easier to put together if you wait to tighten parts until right before moving to the next step. The roofing sheets are by far the most difficult step, as they are sharp, get very hot in the sun, and the clips are worthless without some extra modifications. NOTE: If you have a punch, it was incredibly helpful to lightly punch the clips into the metal sheets so that they do not slip off the sheets as easily. Before attempting to punch them, it took multiple attempts to put up one of the sides of the roof. Getting all of the holes, spacers, and bolts was very time consuming and at times frustrating, but the payoff was absolutely worth it.Missing parts and customer service:We realized that a part was missing during assembly. The missing part was a clip to keep the curtain hangers from sliding off the rails where they are inserted, and we were able to set the entire gazebo up without them. Customer service was very quick to sort out why the part may have went missing and were even faster in replacing them. Once shipped, the parts only took 3 days to arrive in the US(Michigan) from China. I am very confident that should any other issues arrive or a part become damaged, it would be easy to order a replacement, which is important given the average life of curtains and screens in gazebos like this.Overall:We have had the gazebo for a couple weeks as of writing this review, and we love it. It handles rain very well, and it has handled mild winds as well so far (it is anchored to a wooden deck). I will definitely update this review after stronger storms and the Michigan winter, but I am not concerned about its durability currently. While the price is substancial and the setup is very difficult, the gazebo is definitely worth it. I can not in good conscience give it 5/5 stars given the difficult setup, originally missing parts, some counterintuitive designs (especially involving the roof), and some loose tolerances that result in some minor visual defects given the price point, but I believe that a 4/5 is fair. This may change after we see how it stands up to a full 4 seasons of weather, but I would definitely recommend this gazebo so long as you are up for the challenging setup.

I really like the sturdyness and great appearance. I’m really happy with it.