I purchased 2 of the 12 x 16 Gazebos. I was forced to go this route due to local building permits no allowing me to build what I really wanted. These did not require permits. These have a rain gutter all the way around them and I have build them next to each other so we now have 24 x 16 under cover. Before ordering I read many of the reviews. Some bad and many good. The directions state 3 people to build. I pretty much did everything by myself. My wife helped me put the frame together in about 15 minutes and I finished the rest on my own. I did need her to help me tighten 8 roof panel bolts that my arms could not reach on both sides of the panel. I did have a little damage from the shipping but nothing major. A few minutes to straighten the items and all was good. I found building these were much easier then some of the kids toys I built years ago. The directions are good and the pictures are accurate. All the screw holes lined up and I had no issues on either Gazebo. I now think I am going to raise these up 2 feet in height. They look great and I am happy with them. The first one took me about 12 hours to build alone. The 2nd one a friend just happened to stop by and wanted to help so we finished it in about 8 hours.
Well made product!!
I purchased 2 of the 12 x 16 Gazebos. I was forced to go this route due to local building permits no allowing me to build what I really wanted. These did not require permits. These have a rain gutter all the way around them and I have build them next to each other so we now have 24 x 16 under cover. Before ordering I read many of the reviews. Some bad and many good. The directions state 3 people to build. I pretty much did everything by myself. My wife helped me put the frame together in about 15 minutes and I finished the rest on my own. I did need her to help me tighten 8 roof panel bolts that my arms could not reach on both sides of the panel. I did have a little damage from the shipping but nothing major. A few minutes to straighten the items and all was good. I found building these were much easier then some of the kids toys I built years ago. The directions are good and the pictures are accurate. All the screw holes lined up and I had no issues on either Gazebo. I now think I am going to raise these up 2 feet in height. They look great and I am happy with them. The first one took me about 12 hours to build alone. The 2nd one a friend just happened to stop by and wanted to help so we finished it in about 8 hours.