Backyard Discovery 12' x 10' Brookdale Gazebo with PowerPort

I was impressed with the level of communication from the manufacturer and shipper. Arrived i day earlier than originally promised. I purchased the assembly option and they showed up right on time the next day. Really glad I had the professionals assemble, they did a great job and had it together in 6 hours. AS I watched them it became obvious that I would have encountered many challenges that would have lengthened my assembly time and trouble. I was pleased with the price of this cedar pergola, pleased with the quality, but a little concerned when some of the boxes were damaged in transit. Fortunately none of the components were damaged. We had some hardware issues that the company will send replacements and the installers put the drip guard on backwards but no problem. I was excited about the electrical feature until I looked at it closely, there is no on/off switch so in my case it is useless. I connect to an outside lite fixture that I installed a dimmer on that is controlled from inside the back door. I am really excited and pleased with product.

My husband and I went "round and round" whether or not to fully cover our SW facing, full-sun-deck, or not. A friend knew our dilemma and found this gazebo at Sams Club. We LOVE it! It looks great with our log home, and our SandCreek post-and-beam garage. Instead of centering under our peaked trapezoid window and deck patio doors....I shifted it more toward the west side of our deck. Perfect! We thought about getting the pergola that matches this, but found as the sun moves through the sky, it casts shade from the gazebo toward the uncovered part of the deck - where we would've put the pergola. (We still plan the pergola, but instead put it on the stone patio in "common area/fire pit area" between guest quarters and our home - simply because it also faces west, the construction is beautiful, and ambiance is so important for our family/friends!) With our gazebo, we are still able to have a part-sun deck, as well shade, during the hottest part of the day. I also separately purchased a sun shade (lanai) to attach and roll down when we are out for dinner on our deck during the evening hours while the sun is setting. The plug-in allows us to have lights, and fans (for keeping air circulation and bugs at bay!) . It gives our deck a new look....without spending thousands of dollars. I have been so happy! This is a must-have! We absolutely love it! :)