We LOVE our 12x14 gazebo!! The kit was excellent, with almost everything pre-drilled and labelled to make it as easy as possible. If you have very basic building skills and can do a simple jigsaw puzzle, you can do this. Only thing we recommend doing differently is to put the roof structure on in sections and then the metal roofing instead of trying to lift the weight of the wood frame and metal roofing at once. Structure us solid, attractive, and a great place to enjoy a relaxing morning and time with friends and family

A great replacement for our old pergola. Now we can enjoy our deck even in the rain. Two of us unpacked the kit and didn’t notice one piece missing. Kudos to customer service who shipped the piece in two days! Took two of us about 18 hours to assemble, with a little help from a third. Now if it stands up to upstate NY snow it’ll be a total winner.

I bought the Carport/Gazebo to park my new full sized pickup truck under out of the weather. This past summer was over 100 degrees, this winter started out cold and heavy rain and windy, the carport is holding up well. I’m unable to build the carport by myself, I had a contractor who had built my deck a few years ago do the job, ( So glad I did ) He and his guy leveled out where the footing go, made the framing, poured the concrete. Then they started the construction process, it took about 5 days. I’m very happy with the outcome.

I bought my last Backyard Discovery gazebo a couple of years ago. We loved it so much that we just purchased another one for my deck. It has been a game changer… So beautiful, no longer have to worry about changing those annoying tarps. It is beautiful to look at, and it is the perfect size for my deck. We had it put together, from the beginning when they contacted me, to setting up the appointment, to the team arriving to put it together… Best experience ever!! cannot be happier with our Backyard Discovery gazebos!!

the only complaint I had was how long it took me to get it . but I have to take into account where I live and how far I live from a major city putting it together wasn't easy . I got to say once everything was put together and we had it concreted into the ground it's beautiful . what I would tell folks is make sure that when you order it that it is the correct dimension . unfortunately when I ordered mine it was 2 ft too short for what I needed it for . but I liked it so much I decided just to keep it up and make deal with what make do with what I had .

I purchased this for our vacation lot in Wyoming, what I really liked is the craftsman ship of the material and they rate their gazebo to specification that exceed Wyoming winter weather. Instructions are easy to follow, written very well and the mobile app helps with any questions on on assembly by giving you a 3D visual.

I had the open area where we wanted to build some type of pergola solution. I really didn’t want something that would be attached to the house since our home is historic 140 year old farm house. So found this 16x12 pergola, I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money hiring a crew so I built it myself using a material lift. Instructions were easy to follow and I felt like the structure was well thought out, it’s elegant enough where it doesn’t feel like a do it your self Pergola. I’m considering buying smaller version for an outdoor grilling kitchen. I highly recommend this product it shipped quick and easy.

Three months after assembly and enjoying our new gazebo, we couldn't be happier with the quality of our gazebo. We had an electrician hardwire in a ceiling fan and electrical outlet. Can't wait to put i a mounted pull down TV to watch fall college football and baseball playoffs.

I just finished construction of my Norwood 12x16. We picked the BD Norwood based on the reviews and its certified ratings for wind and snow loads. Overall, the DIY build process was great. A lot of engineering went into the design and fabrication of this product. Everything was packaged and properly identified. Nothing was damaged in shipment. The instructions were very clear but did not show how to do certain steps. A Youtube video would be helpful. I (68) did 90% of the work by myself, working 3-4 hours per day over 7 days. The hardest part was lifting and positioning the roof panels onto the structure. My wife (65) and I did this ourselves using multiple straps and step ladders to install each panel. Having additional helpers would have made the process much easier! Squaring up the structure is critical to success. At the end, we had only two bolt holes (rafter clips) that did not line up perfectly. Structurally, this gazebo is a beast and I have no doubts about its integrity. However, the appearance is probably its best feature. The gazebo is beautiful! This is a relatively easy DIY project and I would highly recommend BD as a source for any outdoor structure. Now to add the decking!

The installation is a task!. But don’t be scared. Have a few friends ready to help. Especially when you get ready to lift the roof panels. Pay attention to the instructions and the positions of the wood/ bolts. Overall, fairly simple to install with common knowledge of building things. Beautiful outcome.