Looks terrific and we have a new shady spot by the pool
We purchase this product knowing that assembly was required. We were prepared with the right tools and ladders. For the most part, assembly was easy. However the second to the last final step, adding the large roof panels was the most difficult task. The large panels wanted to slide out, even though we needed to wait and install them all before adding the frame that held them in place. At first, we used packing tape to hold them in place temporarily, but with the sun, the tape failed, sending 2 pieces to the ground. We quickly realized that we needed to use 8 long bungee cords, those worked perfectly. They allowed us to insert all the large roof panels, then follow up with the frame pieces that secured them. Adding the smaller panels, we were able to work from the inside, as the last step went easy until the last panel. Adding the last top panel was the hardest since we needed to use a ladder from the outside to get it in place. Make sure you have a tall and secure ladder for the last roof panel. After that, hanging the screens and drapes was easy. We really enjoy our new shady spot by the pool. Take our advice when assembling and you will be very pleased with the product.
Looks terrific and we have a new shady spot by the pool
We purchase this product knowing that assembly was required. We were prepared with the right tools and ladders. For the most part, assembly was easy. However the second to the last final step, adding the large roof panels was the most difficult task. The large panels wanted to slide out, even though we needed to wait and install them all before adding the frame that held them in place. At first, we used packing tape to hold them in place temporarily, but with the sun, the tape failed, sending 2 pieces to the ground. We quickly realized that we needed to use 8 long bungee cords, those worked perfectly. They allowed us to insert all the large roof panels, then follow up with the frame pieces that secured them. Adding the smaller panels, we were able to work from the inside, as the last step went easy until the last panel. Adding the last top panel was the hardest since we needed to use a ladder from the outside to get it in place. Make sure you have a tall and secure ladder for the last roof panel. After that, hanging the screens and drapes was easy. We really enjoy our new shady spot by the pool. Take our advice when assembling and you will be very pleased with the product.