Purchased this Pergola on-line, it was delivered in multiple boxes. We have a long steep driveway and the delivery company dropped the boxes at the bottom of the driveway. Not acceptable since other companies have delivered to our doorstep. For the price the pergola is good value for money. The instructions are easy to follow and for the most part it fits together fairly easily. Its a 2 person job and I was able to assemble it over the weekend with my wife. Some of the bolts used to hold the base to the top are a bit short, longer bolts would make it easier to assemble and provide more threads for the nuts to hold on to. We live in southern CA and the slats provide some shade, I recommend adding a Pergola Shade Cover for additional protection.

I bought this months ago and we finally built it was it is beautiful. The wood is very soft so place a tarp when building. I also stained the wood with weather proofer to extend its beauty. The build itself was simple and the results were amazing. I'm very happy with the product and quality...great product!

My husband and I were able to assemble and build within the day it was delivered. It is beautifully made and it is as the description states. We love the new addition to our backyard and receive multiple comments. I would highly recommend this product!!

For the convenience of buying this pergola with all the pieces cut and pretty sanded already for a DIY assembly, as well as it being nice cedar, it truly does hit all the marks. The ambiance is quite beautiful and it is a great addition to our yard. It is pretty easy to assemble with two people. Of course, read your instructions and plan your assembly. It can be easy to confuse your pieces and the perspective in the diagrams so be careful. It took one day to assemble everything. There are a few extra hardware screws and washers included, which is great. You also might need a step ladder to hold up a key piece with a two person team to make it easier to bolt down. As I learned from another reviewer, order a can of matching stain free from Backyard Discovery for the inevitable touchups. I also had a couple of pieces with a chunk broken out or a smash, which were thankfully easy to get replaced and shipped out for free from Backyard Discovery. Also, I found it quite worth it to use a good exterior varnish to protect the pergola. I used the "M" name brand that ends in ""X" of their Spar Urethane Clear Gloss varnish (but make sure it is the oil based version if you use it, as the water based version is not good). Another reviewer said to varnish before assembly, which I realized rather fast that it takes forever, drips everywhere, sticks, creates skin, etc. So I varnished after assembly of all the lower sections except the numerous thin perlin slats that go on top, and got at least one coat on before the pergola spent too long in the sun and rain. I am going to finish two more spar urethane coats this season. Also, I ordered this pergola from Sam's club and it was easy to get service from BD afterwards. For those who might ask, is it worth it? I would say after staging everything around the pergola, such as potted plants and chairs for our yard, it is quite well worth the purchase. I think our photos prove that point. Btw, it did not really need the purlins installed to complete a good look and is perfectly functional without them. Also, we thought at first... would the dark walnut color work? And we soon realized, yes indeed. Enjoy!

We are so thrilled with our new pergola! It ended up being a fraction of what local places were going to charge us, and it looks great. Well worth paying for installation, however I wish we'd known ahead of time that the installers do not attach it to the concrete. We're just hoping our winds aren't so strong that it blows away.

We wanted a pergola to go on our outdoor patio to help block some of the sun but not block it out completely. I found this pergola on Sams.com and it was the perfect size and with the added outlet feature it was a no brainer. Some of the wood pieces came warped which made installation a bit challenging but I made it work.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought the Somerville last month and we love it! We put it up in an afternoon with some friends, instructions were fairly easy to decipher once getting started. All of the wood came packaged tightly, the predrilled holes were correctly place, and it came with plenty of extra hardware. All in all, the pergola really ties together our backyard.

Purchasing this pergola kit saved us time and money versus buying the materials, cutting, drilling, and staining ourselves. The pergola was easy for my husband and I to assemble ourselves. This pergola will be the support for a wisteria in my backyard oasis.

I was surprised at the quality of the materials. The flawless stained finish was uniform and durable. The hardware was complete and easy to work with. Instructions were clear and thorough. Assembly is straightforward if you pay attention to the directions. The only thing I can criticize is that one of the reabbertsd on a rafter was cut too short, but that was easily fixed with a handsaw.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We're totally smitten with the Backyard Discovery - Somerville 14x10 Pergola in Barnwood. It's got this classic charm that we just love, and putting it together was a piece of cake thanks to the clear instructions. Now that it's standing tall in our backyard, we've got this awesome chill-out zone for us, the kiddos, and our pals. It's like our own little haven for making memories and soaking up good times. Big shoutout – It's turned our outdoor space into something truly special, and we couldn't be happier with it! Cheers to more backyard hangs!