Easy to assembly, about 4 hours

Very nice takes 4-5 hours to assemble 2 people helps and a good table 2 step ladders helps Real cedar wood

Very poorly made. The post are hollow, it is so flimsy and light it wiggles even when bolted with Cement anchors into the cement. Holes did not match up on one section and we had to drill holes to put the two end sections on. The corner braces did nothing to stabilize it and they do not fit snug. Super disappointing to read so many good reviews to find out this is the poorest quality I have ever seen….it is of really soft wood the scars easily, not even medium quality wood. The cross bar pattern on top are about a foot square and do absolutely no good at providing shade. We had to purchase a canvas top for protection from the sun. It is easy to put together and it only took about 4 hours with three of us. But if you are looking for something that is going to last more than a couple of years, don’t buy this. Save your money for another year and get a well made product with real cedar and solid post.

Excellent product for the value. Took me all day to assemble mostly by myself with a little help from my wife. Fun project. The only complaint I have is when installing the metal plates on the top the wood wanted to crack so I just didn't install that element. It didn't seem to add any support anyway. At this price point I am very happy with the end product.