Backyard Discovery Barrington 14' x 10' Cedar Wood Outdoor Gazebo Pavilion with Hardtop Galvanized Steel Hip Roof, Snow Support, Wind Resistance, PowerPort, Shade for Garden, Patio, Deck, Entertaining

We are really enjoying this Gazebo. It’s beautiful, sturdy, and very well made. We did hire a couple of guys to assemble it. It took them a couple of days. They were impressed with the quality and we’ve received several compliments. We are going to have gutters put on it although it’s not something you have to do, we hope by doing so it will keep the rain from rolling off all sides of the Gazebo and splattering. We have summer rains and would love to go sit under it and enjoy.

I am impressed by the quality and look of this Ramada. It has exceeded my expectations. I must make you aware that the build project took 3 of us about 22hrs. You definitely need 3 people to install the roof panels. I would suggest like others to take the time to organize the lumber and hardware properly before you start, and having a solid concrete foundation for each post, is essential. The product was excellent, but I can’t say much for Amazon with the orchestration of the delivery. I hand picked the date of delivery as I had 2 workers lined up the next day for helping me with the install. The delivery finally occurred 2 days later, which was a problem as my workers were at a loss of work waiting for the delivery. Amazon switched me to 9 different representatives during the chat communication and then I contacted them by telephone and was switched out to 2 other representatives. I was promised an earlier delivery date which did not occur. I took 2 days 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 900 West Palm Beach Florida 33491 from work, waiting for this delivery, as someone must be present for the delivery. I ultimately had to call the carrier to explain my frustration. The carrier had absolutely no notes from Amazon on my delivery issue. Very POOR CUSTOMER service on the part of Amazon. Don’t count on the delivery date. Also the time window for delivery was from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Amazon should get their business in order and develop a shorter time window on large deliveries, as they obviously have the logistics to do so given the size of this operation

This is an amazing gazebo. Assembly is easy for someone with a modicum of construction experience, but could be challenging otherwise. But parts were all marked correctly, holes lined up and there was plenty of extra hardware. Mine arrived with shipping damage (not the manufacturer's fault). Customer service was amazing and the right parts arrived quickly. They were very cheerful and helpful! Suggestions: 1.) Use power tools. 2.) When putting roof panels up, use a hinge to attach a couple 10' 2x4s to the long edge of the panel. The two ground helper can use them to ease the panels into place. Remove once stabilized. 3.) Instructions say to screw the trim fascia on top of the steel roof. That would direct rainwater to the wood! I put it under the roof panels. 4.) The cement screws are inadequate to bolt the unit to a slab. Get lead anchors and lag screws, drill holes in the concrete and securely bolt it down. But all in all no regrets! I would definitely recommend it!

The included instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I found the 3D instructions on the BILT app to be particularly helpful for visualizing close up views of certain component alignments. There are a couple of extra fasteners of each type just in case you lose one or two, or in my case a manufacturing defect, a bolt without any threads. The only significant challenge I encountered was aligning the roofing panels. While the instructions do mention the importance of aligning the screws with the piloted holes, I unfortunately didn't realize this until after assembling the first panel, I wasn't too concerned if a rafter had a slight bend, but this resulted in some difficulty aligning the bolting holes later on for this one panel. I recommend using clamps or other tools to ensure proper alignment of the rafters and purlins. The assembly process took me approximately 11 days, working a few hours per day. I was able to complete the project on my own, with occasional assistance from my wife and neighbors for tasks like standing up the posts and lifting the roof panels. Overall, I'm pleased with the product's quality and durability. It's well-constructed and sturdy, with a solid build. While I haven't tested it in heavy rain yet, I'll likely add gutters as the rain will run right off the edge of the roof panels and down the facia wood probably resulting in stains. Some reviewers have expressed concerns about the hollow posts, I actually find this to be a benefit. The posts are still heavy and extremely sturdy, and their hollow design allows for future hidden electrical wiring to power lights or a ceiling fan. I didn't use the included power module, I found it a bit unsightly, I prefer a more permanent wiring solution that blends seamlessly with the overall aesthetic.

When purchasing this item I was very nervous as it's very expensive but amazon shipped it to my cottage and it does take a couple of people to put up the roof panels..you just need to be patient and get help to put it together but at the end it was all worth it