We bought this as an affordable alternative to putting a roof over our deck, and it is basically the greatest thing ever. It was a pain in the butt to assemble (4 people over two days) but it was totally worth it. We’ve been practically living under it ever since!

Found this item on sale for $1299, Sam’s used a forklift and loaded it in the back of my truck. Completed this project mostly by myself, I had to grab my neighbor on two occasions for standing the initial posts up right and then assistance with the roof panels. Took me approximately 4 days off and on. I do not have a construction background but I'm some what handy around the house. I would recommend getting a few other people to tackle this thing. You can be working on one section and someone else good be prepping the roof panels. Take your time and do not get frustrated. My neighbors watched me construct this thing and they said they would of just paid to get it built. lol. I downloaded the app which was great to follow along with the directions, didn’t used the instruction manual too much. Very important: Properly get everything level and square. If not, the roof will not fit properly and you will also cross thread your washers/bolts. Have some WD40 handy or a tap and die set for the bolts because they only give you one or two extra. You have to have the boards lined up or the bolts will cross thread. Also, I recommend running a string line/chalk line when screwing down the sheet metal to keep everything straight and on mark. Probably day one info for construction minded guys but just trying to help you normal Joe’s out there. You don’t want to miss the 1x4’s underneath the sheet metal and have exposed sheet metal screwing staring down at you. Used a 1 gallon weed sprayer to apply Thompson’s Water Seal. Only took about 10 minutes to do. Came out great!

I love it but it took me around 25hr to set it up, didn't have much help. A MUST have to set up my backyard discovery was a 5/16-18 tap and die to clean up the threads on the nuts and bolts. Lucky I had a 5/16 drill bit 12 inches long to clean up and reline the pre-drilled holes on the 4x4. I needed to reline some other holes a basic 5/16 bit worked fine. You will need one more person to help. Three people total would be great. If you know how to work with wood and have the tools it's not that bad. I would do some things differently next time I build one. I would not secure the brace to the legs until it was up on all four legs, use a level to make sure the legs are level then secure the brace and I would use longer and better screws for the frame of the roof.

I have not yet installed the unit, but it appears to be a quality product. The packages (5) total around 900# or 180# each. For a DIYer, I always look for the instruction manual prior to buying to insure I do not have difficulty in assembly. With this unit, Sam's (Store I bought it from) only provides a cell phone app which is completely useless. Went in circles to find the manual. Finally got it by accidently opening box 1 of 5 which had a nameplate. Calling Backyard Discovery (nameplate in the kit) at (800) 856-4445 to get it emailed to me.

We are happy with the Gazebo! My husband and I are both over 60 and we were able to construct the gazebo ourselves, needing only one other person to help elevate the ends. There is an instruction book included, which we found more helpful than the app. Always check with your delivery service to make sure you are scheduled.

I took advantage of the special 1 day sale they had they featured this gazebo for $ 1299.00. I gotta say it’s worth it. It looks incredible in my back yard all my neighbors are coming out and quiver with envy. I wish I can show off a pix on here totally satisfied

Because of price issues and problems with the freight company I almost gave up on this item, but I am so glad I didn't. This is an absolutely gorgeous gazebo made of high quality material. We had problems with the pricing. We paid $1899.00, that included freight shipping without assembly. The next day I could have ordered it for $1799.00. The freight company gave us some problems regarding delivery but the manufacturer, Backyard Discovery, stayed in touch and after about 10 days we worked it out. I had it assembled by Go Configure and everything about assembly was perfect. Lots of communication and prompt on time clean professional service. It took one person about 6 hours to assemble. Which I could not believe. The Gazebo itself is beautiful and sturdy and large. I am amazed at the quality for the price. The configuration of the electrical outlets is so clever and well done. There were a few scratches on a few of the wood pieces because the freight company took the boxes off the pallet, but Backyard Discovery sent me stain that, of course, matched perfectly and those scratches are invisible. I cannot say enough good things about Backyard Discovery or about this Gazebo. I would have loved to save the hundred dollars but that's on Sam's not Backyard Discovery. Even at the higher price l am not disappointed

I just finished the assembly of the Backyard Discovery Brookdale Gazebo and couldn't be more pleased! Early in the assembly I didn't open all the boxes first (as recommended) and thought I was missing some hardware. I called the 800 number and a live person answered and shipped the missing hardware overnight. To my embarrassment I found the hardware in the second last box I opened. I put footings in the ground below frost line with a post hole digger and 2x6 wood forms (for actual dimension 6x6) to the elevation of the adjacent pool. I also added 5" half-round gutters and a drip edge as the provided drip edge is ornamental only (since it's installed on top of the metal roof). I also added a ceiling fan and intend to add a wood burning fireplace to the rear, along with infill panels adjacent to hide the pool pump and filter. My assembly took several days' (usually by myself) but everything assembled exactly as intended, And I had no issues with the hardware at all...everything lined up perfectly! And the predrilled holes were perfect! The small torx bits they provide don't stay in the 12v drill motor as intended so I used small torx bits I already owned. I think T27. And don't pay to have it built. It's enjoyable. But you must start with a level and square base! And don't try to assemble the roof metal on the ground and lift the assembly. Build the wood frame and add the metal once the frame is installed on the structure. Two ladders (one insside and one outside, or keep moving the ladder as I did) and you can reach all the screw locations.

We bought this last week, so this is an early review which I can update after it lives outside for a bit. After reading the reviews and seeing the cedar, we decided to clear seal/protect all the wood in the kit. ALL is a lot of wood!! I did this task and painted each side of every piece of cedar two times. It took a gallon of sealant and about 6 hours! I wish this came pre treated!! If you don’t do this your cedar will grey in weeks, there is nothing pre done to the wood. For the price you spend on this we thought it worth our investment to make it last! My husband then did all the building, solo. He’s very handy so I wasn’t worried. The bolts are annoying, he needed a can of wd40 on hand to grease them up as they are all painted and the threads were tight from the paint. He wished he could have just used his own nail gun and screws and would have been faster, but he got it done! You need to take your time and love on those Darn factory screws. He did have a large post that the holes were mid aligned, and had to “fix this” so watch out it’s not always perfect. I however did give this 4 stars. Why? It does need the prep work of you want it to last and the screws can make you go crazy! But the cedar is not fake, the decorative hardware is lovely and once built it looks so fantastic! I’ll update as it weathers but I just love it!!

The Gazebo is beautiful! Easy to set up. The item arrived 5 days before it said it would (unheard of right?). There were 4 of the same piece missing, but I sent them an email at 7:15p on a Sunday and received shipping notification before 8 am on Monday! That’s excellent service!!