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Customer reviews for Backyard Discovery Norwood Cedar Gazebo with PowerPort, Choose Size for
Backyard Discovery Norwood Cedar Gazebo with PowerPort, Choose Size
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Nov 27, 2023
Reviewer name: DouginTC
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Beautiful Kit, but assembly can be a challenge

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was delivered in late Sept, but sat in my driveway until early Nov. because I couldn't find someone to help me assemble. So I had some time off and decided to try it alone, and I'm glad I did. Everything is well labeled, all the components, and multiple bags of connectors and other parts. I set up all my sawhorses to stack and organize the amazing smelling cedar components. I commandeered my picnic table to arrange all the connector bags by type and number. I downloaded Bilt, and between it and the printed instructions, I made good headway putting things together over a few days. Then it came time to raise the Gable ends, which definitely needs at least 2 people to do. I drafted my fiance to help after work, and in the dark, we got it standing up and put together. Then, a few more days of working alone assembling all of the roof panels on the ground. I found and hired a local handyman to help me with lifting the roof panels into place and securing them and I'm glad I did. This is the most difficult part of the assembly, and it was at times frustrating and left us scratching our heads. The holes for securing the upper facia to the ridge rafter are poorly located, where you cannot use a power tool to drive the bolts. Furthermore, you have to support the roof panel while simultaneously screwing the bolts in by hand with the torx wrench, or else the load of the panel on the bolt as you try to screw it in makes it impossible. Finally, the bolts are being received by T-nuts inside the ridge rafter, and a few of those came loose to the point that the bolts weren't screwing into anything. Very frustrating, but we got just enough of them in to hold the panels in place. The first four panels are "easy" to place before securing, but the last ones on each side are difficult to fit. We also found that the holes in the rafter truss' did not match up with the holes in the roof rafters. More head scratching, eventually drilling/securing the truss' in place when we made sure that everything was keeping its correct dimensions. It took 2 of us 6 hours to place the roof, but we got it done. With the ladder still up, I drove a few 2.5" deck screws through the upper fascia boards into the ridge rafter to make sure the panels were well secured. I had to then travel for a week of work, so I have yet to place the ridge cap and drip edges, and as can be seen in the photos, snow has come to Northern Michigan. My car is clean underneath, and, despite the challenges in assembly, I am VERY PLEASED with the finished product. It looks better than ANY of the other pergolas I considered, and 90% of the assembly experience was perfect and easy. I look forward to many years of shade and dryness under it, and I am so happy I spent my money on a Backyard Discovery product.

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Nov 16, 2023
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Beautiful and easy assemble

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I Highly recommend Backyard Discovery gazebos. Instructions were easy to follow and easy to assemble. I was able to assemble 90% solo. Only when the two halves were put together and the roof attached did I need assistance. Gazebo looks GREAT!

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Nov 16, 2023
Reviewer name: Liza187
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Never need to go inside!!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this in the spring and we love it! We love using our backyard, but if it's raining we would always have to run inside but not anymore. Now with our Norwood Gazebo we can stay cool on the hottest of days or dry when it rains!

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Sep 24, 2022
Reviewer name: PCIJohn
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Buy This one!!

I have been researching these for actually years. Finally decided to buy this one. Absolutely the right choice. The packaging was fantastic nothing got damaged in shipment. The incredible thing is the engineering of this. It takes time but goes together perfectly. Everybody who sees it cannot believe how nice it is. I called for a question and the customer service was just as good as the product. I am real happy with the entire purchasing decision!

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Jun 18, 2024
Reviewer name: BradandTina
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What we were looking for.

Started a pool patio project last year and wanted a unique and durable shade structure. After building a swing set playhouse from Backyard Discovery, I was sold on their products. First bought the 20x20 gazebo and made room for this 12x10 gazebo for a grill station. Will have to stain this fall or next spring as the sun does fade the finish.

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Oct 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Larry
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product. Not perfect, but very good.

instructions were fairly clear and easy to follow with a little study. There were a couple spots where you are supposed to do one side, get down, move the ladder, repeat on the other side, repeat, repeat, repeat. It was far more logical and a lot easier to do 4 or 5 steps on one so side then the other. Materials were satisfactory except for the concrete anchors. A full third of them broke before reaching proper depth. Overall, we like it, and would get another one.

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Nov 29, 2023
Reviewer name: Bee Vee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect Addition for Any Yard

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We were looking to update our backyard for more outdoor living space, and saw the Norwood Gazebo. We wanted something sturdy enough to handle the weather in the northeast (rain, wind, snow, heat), and this was it. We cannot be more thrilled with how it turned out. All of our friends love it! It took a few weekends to set up, and I would say to have 3 people help to set it up. I love it, and cannot wait to keep using it!

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Mar 20, 2023
Reviewer name: BarryC
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great gazebo, minor issues with assembly

We purchased this gazebo from a big box store and built it ourselves. The final product is great, we have really been enjoying it! 4/5 stars because some of the instructions could have been more clear, and some of the parts in the kit were missing or incorrect. Backyard Discovery was great in that they shipped us new and correct parts, no questions asked.

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Mar 9, 2025
Reviewer name: Greg
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Handsome but difficult

This carport is beautiful and very well designed. Installation is very tedious. You have to be willing to take your time. The Bilt app is great, however the roof rafters and soffit pieces are very confusing and it is difficult to tell which pieces go with which. I meased this up on several panels. The green plastic wrap on the metal sheeting takes an unduly long time to remove. It is a test of patience but the finished product is sturdy and attractive. It's a trade - off!

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Apr 2, 2023
Reviewer name: Kevmo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome kit!

I am very pleased with my purchase. The kit arrived well packed in easy to handle cartons. Every piece was perfectly produced down to the last screw. I assembled it mostly myself with a little help from my wife. Everyone has complimented the gazebo and at least one friend is buying one.

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