It's definitely not a $4,000 gazebo/pergola but it's decent for what it is. It's fairly thin aluminum but once assembled it's plenty sturdy. I probably wouldn't trust it in a super high wind area, like a beach side property, but in a back yard that only gets moderate wind it should be fine. The mounting plates on the posts are thin and attached with just 3 screws on each one so it probably won't withstand a huge amount of lateral force. Assembly took me about 7-8 hours with the only help I got being holding the posts up while I attached them together. Definitely use a drill, m10 socket/crescent wrench, and an a frame ladder. It isn't difficult to put together, there are just a ton of parts. Be prepared for things to not align absolutely perfect and to need a bit of manhandling to get together, mainly the roofing. As a note, it comes with anchors for concrete/stone but you'll need to purchase your own lag bolts if you're installing it on your deck. *Update* After a decent rain it definitely isn't waterproof. My outdoor rug and patio furniture got a good soaking from water seeping in through the holes the roof bolts went through, as well as the gutter being inadequate for the water flow. If they had included rubber washers for the roofing bolts it would have been really awesome but I'll probably just go through and add a bit of sealant on the underside of each one since I don't want to get up top. As for the gutter, I'll have to figure out a good way to let it drain faster so it doesn't get overwhelmed.

The experience with this gazebo is like won a lottery. We are so lucky for found this beauty, just perfect! High quality, great look, helpful instructions. A better look than in the picture.

We replaced our soft top gazebo with the Lausaint Harttop last year (2023). It was easy to assemble, held up beautifully over the CNY winter and we were able to use and enjoy it through the winter months. Now that spring is here, we are looking forward to spending more time in our little backyard oasis. Not only is the gazebo beautiful and constructed well, the customer service after purchase has been fantastic and helpful. We will definitely be shopping with this company again, if and when the time comes to purchase another in the future. Highly recommended by us.

I liked the sturdiness of the gazebo. We sit outside a lot and enjoy the shade.

Well worth the price. Looks great on our deck. Seller is extremely helpful and response time to my emails were very quick to any questions I had.

This gazebo is going to last us for many years! It’s a perfect addition to our deck. We’re looking for forward to being able to sit outside underneath it in the summer evenings. I’m super excited to hang lights and a fan if we decide to.

Wasn’t the funnest to put together, but when we were done, it was beautiful! I have had so many compliments. Definitely worth the time.

The gazebo shipped super fast and arrived earlier than estimated. The packaging was great with no damaged parts. The parts were well labeled and the instructions were easy to follow. We love it!

This is a fantastic gazebo. It is a strong,,well built, and beautifully structure made completely of aluminum. Any one drawback. The posts do not have any way to store/secure the drapes &bug screens when not in use. WTH? Every gazebo that I have ever bought had a Velcro strap to store the panels. This is such a a wonderfull & high quality gazebo that it is a shame to scrimp on the last detail. I will make some velcro straps an still be happy. Great product.

This canopy made my deck space more enjoyable by provided shading on hot sunny days while allowing the breeze to flow through. The assembly was easy with 2 people over 2 short days. The customer service was quick and easy to work with.

This hardtop metal gazebo has been my best investment in 2023. It features a sleek and modern design. The structural aspect, where the water trough is cleverly concealed within the pillars and measurements, is a smart approach. I greatly appreciate the designer's effort in creating a design that includes very straightforward installation instructions. The size of 12 x 16 maximizes the outdoor activity area, and the design with rain curtains and mosquito nets provides the best outdoor protection during both the rainy season and summer.

The benefits of this Gazebo are its sturdiness, the quality of the steel and its rust resistant surface, the beauty of its simple lines and pagoda like roof lines. Compare other like products and you won't find another close to this quality for the price. Dick & Marlene Weir Delray Beach, FL

We received this package with damaged panels and posts. Some of the brackets were drilled wrong and I had to redrill. A few of the pressed in nuts were loose and coming out before we started to put it together. After making those repairs, it's up, and looks good. Leaks a little water at a couple of seams when it rains. With that being said, their customer service reached out and made it right. So for their customer service, I changed the review to 5 stars from 3.

We put together the 12X16 metal gazebo. There were no bent pieces, had plenty of hardware and was easier than I thought it would be. Two of us did it in 2.5 partial days. Follow instructions and there should be no issues. I did have a problem with one of the zipper pulls on one of the solid "tent" sides. I was able to fix this issue. The company was willing to reimburse me for this, and did. Thank you for all your help. Company was easy to work with.

This is a very sturdy product. The assembly took 2, sometimes 3, of us two days to put together (approximately 12 hours total) and found that we had to have patience when putting the roof panels on. All pieces are labeled, and directions are detailed as to which numbered piece is needed at each step of the process. However, for the roof panels, we found that when placing the panels in place, the directions said to wait to put the screws in after putting the roof panels in place, however, the panels started falling out - so we found that putting the screws in each side worked better for us. As for the curtains, be mindful of where the tie is located in relation to which side you put the 6 / 7 hooks on, as we had to take ours off / on several times before getting it right. We did contact customer service about the curtains, and their response time was great! Now that we have had the gazebo up for a couple weeks, we absolutely love it. We ended up hanging two fans in the gazebo to keep it cool on hot days, and added lights for ambience in the evenings. We had a big rain storm come through, and zipped the solid curtains shut, and saw that there was some water seeping through at the seams, so once my husband caulked the four seams at the gutters, everything has stayed dry. We love this gazebo, it fits perfect on our deck, and are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying this now that the hard part is done. :)