We've had the Stratford steel pergola for a month and like the look and features. The steel frame stands up well in high winds and the the electric hookup is perfect for connecting to string lights. The canopy shades well, but doesn't stay tight in winds over 5 mph. There are only four corner straps to attach it and it would be much better if it had four more tie downs at the midpoint between each corner. The corner straps do not have a good mechanism to hold them tight, so the strap loosens on the buckle even in light wind. The pergola should have low maintenance since it is painted steel which is a top feature for us.

This was so straightforward of an installation for the most part. The only thing the instructions lacked was at which point to secure to our foundation. So we just did it when it felt right. We preassembled all the pieces that made sense prior to errecting. Since that was the most time consuming part of the whole thing. The installation took 2 people 4 hours total to complete. It looks AWESOME. We had 2 small setbacks, one missing bracket for the powerbox and one piece had some damage that basically wore the paint off a small fingernail size. The company promptly sent out a bracket and touch up paint.

Everyone asks "Where did you get this?" We love this and I didn't realize how much it would add to our patio. It has created a poolside dining area with just the right amount of shade. I have a large round table that seats 8-10 people. There is plenty of room and I put a 10x10 outdoor rug under it. The electrical feature is perfect for plugging in blenders or phones. It is extremely heavy and well built. My husband and one helper put it up but could of used an extra hand! Delivery was easy and all parts were included in 4 boxes. Assembly directions were self explanatory.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great addiction to our deck providing ample shade with a strong and complimentary appearance to the pool area. Part quality is top notch and assembly went flawlessly. Delivery was timely and boxes were undamaged. Totally satisfied with this purchase.

I was skeptical when I saw so many great reviews, but loved the look of the pergola. Let me tell you, this is the real deal. The reviews are amazing because the product is amazing. The whole process was a dream. The pergola arrived about 3 weeks after placing the order. It came in 4 heavy boxes. The boxes are packed so perfectly, each beam is individually wrapped and on each bag is an ID tag. We unpacked each box and laid everything out according to it's ID which made the process much faster. Then put together all of the horizontal beams (not exactly how the instructions are laid out) but it made it a lot easier in the long run. Once all the beams were put together we started to construct the four posts. As most have pointed out, it's much easier to have three people when putting the four posts together with the cross beams. My wife and I did it with the just the two of us, but it was very difficult. We used a ladder to hold one beam up while my wife held a post up and I connected the first few beams. Once you have three post connected it goes much easier. I'm still amazed at how well laid out the instructions are as well as the all the parts. Everything fit perfectly together. No parts were missing, all beams fit together without issue. In the end it took us about 8 hours spread over two days. The pergola is simply the beauitful and Backyard Discovery knows how to make a great product. The wait for this product is worth it. Don't try another pergola just because this is always out of stock. We wait 6 months before one day I saw it was in stock and ordered it immediately. I'm so happy we did! You're going to love it.

We have had our pergola finished now for a week, and we couldn't be more pleased. It has helped create a beautiful room on our patio. The builder we had install it was hestitant, but when he was finished, he said he would definitely recommend it to others. We love it!

Love it… very strong. We had no issues with putting it together and no parts missing or damaged. Only issue… canopy flew off so not tight enough… have to adjust it or get another one at some point.

Bought this after much back and forth about style and not knowing if I would really like it- LOVE IT!! Quality and style- wonderful! Would have bought a little bigger if it was offer in a larger size!

Well-built with clear instructions for the DIY kinda girl. Lots of parts and at least 3 helpers needed to put up the sides initially. Only complaint is the Shade Canopy needs to be Bigger.

It is sturdy and beautiful, well crafted. Was the finishing touch on our deck I've been looking for. I definitely recommend the assembly service-was constructed in no time. The assemblers were very professional and experienced.