I seen this product in the store. It looked very sturdy and I was not wrong about that. Took a while to install because you do have to put everything together but overall, it was a good deal. I’d say installation took around maybe 16 hours over the course of a few weeks, no rush on our end we have no complaints regarding the plastic coating, blue or clear on any of the panels. It did not take us a while to peel them off. I would recommend if you live in warmer climate to do that as soon as possible or if possible do it in a cooler area because I think that that makes it easier. Looks great glad we purchased.

We purchased our 12 x 12 gazebo this past spring and had it erected in two days. The idea was to give us year round use of our spa, which living in Oregon, can be a real test with cool, rainy winter evenings and hot sunny summer days. This Yardistry building went together well, according to the plans, and looks just beautiful, adding a lot to the looks of our small back yard. We couldn't have asked for any more to accomplish our goals of getting a useful, yet beautiful and durable shelter for our spa. By adding outdoor curtains, we can close it up during inclement weather or open it up to gorgeous spring & summer days. We love our Yardistry structure. It's one of the best investments we've made!

Sadly I am unable to give a better review. The product itself is nice, however ours was missing a few pieces. We did not find out until a year and half after purchase since we didn't have it installed until then. When I reached out to the company directly I was told that this was a warranty issue and it was subject to the 1 year limitation. I offered to provide evidence that we just unboxed last week ( paid a professional to come assemble) but they just stuck to the one year warranty stance. So if you purchase, make sure and unbox and do an inventory so you find out if you are missing parts. I am waiting on a quote to see how much I have to pay in addition to the purchase and assembly to resolve.

My home experiences hot, late afternoon western exposure, and I needed a new deck. Saw this gazebo and it is the perfect solution to the harsh afternoon sun. And we love dining, even sleeping in it. I have installed rolling shades on the west side for late afternoon shade and lights.

FYI the Yardistry gazebo is considered by building departments to be a 'structure' and is subject to their review. Yardistry REFUSES to provide structural calculations or a third party certification of the structural integrity of the gazebo (so is it safe in the first place??). To send their drawings to an engineer will double the price to install! If I had it to do over, I would just have a contractor just build a custom gazebo....

We have had ours for nearly 5 years. Last year we redid the stain using a Cabot product. Found a very close color match with no problem. Still water tight and with the new stain looks like new. It was fairly easy for an experienced DYIer. Need to go slow and READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. We set up an assembly area on the basketball court with saw horses and an assembly table. Well worth the price!!

People always stop and ask who are contractor was who built it. If you take your time and make sure everything is level and straight it goes together fairly easily. The only negative is peeling off the plastic coating from the aluminum panels.......what a pain! Customer service is awesome.....their response and followup is one of the best I have ever experienced. All in all we are extremely satisfied.

Did all the work myself except for putting the roof panels up, where I just had a few neighbors help get them in place. I added my own back wall with louvers and getting ready to put an outdoor kitchen inside. It was perfect for my pool and backyard!

While had a lovely wood deck and a pretty pergola, the deck needed constant maintenance and the pergola did not keep out rain, bugs, debris and pollen. We replaced this with a large stone patio and a large 12’x20’ Meridian Gazebo! We also purchased the mesh zippered mosquito netting, and I can say that this netting keeps out rain too! We had electricity brought up to the gazebo and have 4 receptacles, and even added a ceiling fan with a light. Now we can enjoy a comfy time under the gazebo, rain or shine. Love, love, love the new look and functionality of our patio!

We bought the Meridian model in May, 2017. It was fairly easy to assemble. It looks absolutely beautiful--classy & elegant. The neighbors went bonkers when we put up this gazebo--green with envy. It made our patio a showplace. Read the reviews for hints installing---they really helped. Don't wait another minute, go buy this eye pleasing structure.