domi outdoor living Domi 9' x 13' Outdoor Retractable Pergola Against The Wall, Modern Grape Trellis with Sun Shade Canopy, Patio Aluminum Shelter Wall for Garden Porch Deck Backyard Dark Gray

We have a nice sized deck, but it is virtually unusable in the summer heat. I’ve looked around for a couple years for something suitable, but a canopy or pergola can become extremely expensive very quickly. I had almost settled on an aluminum pergola on Lowes when I came across this one. It is definitely budget friendly. The retractable canopy convinced me to give it a go.ASSEMBLY: It took me all morning to get it together. The only time I required any extra hands was in getting the support posts and first crossbeams together. I had my family, none of whom are over 5’1”, stabilize the posts while I climbed the step stool. Since it is made of aluminum, there were a couple instances of slight warping where pieces slot together. A little tug allowed them to slide together and once bolts were tightened, those issues resolved themselves. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I referenced them a lot. While it was time consuming, it wasn’t difficult.QUALITY: This is a lightweight aluminum pergola. It has a little wobble to it, but some of that might lessen once I mount it to the porch. It definitely needs securing. The canopy is surprisingly thick and seems to be really well made. It retracts easily. The magnets that hold the canopy in place seem pretty strong. One of the beams that holds the rollers to pull the canopy was missing an end piece and the roller that the strap connects to. I’ve contacted customer service to see what can be done. Update: missing parts have already been dispatched.So far I’m very pleased with the pergola. It’s hard to imagine how big it is once it’s assembled, but I’m happy it’s size. We already had lunch under it today!

I really like this pergola. It was, for the most part, easy to install. It definitely needs two people to install. The instructions could have been written more clearly. We put the canopy on backwards. I had to search a video on YouTube as to how to install the canopy. However, I am pleased, so far, with the pergola. It is very good quality for the price.Update - 8 months have passed since I purchased and installed this Pergola and it is still just as sturdy, clean and in great shape. I definitely keep it closed when it’s raining a lot and that helps. There is a little bit of mildew but once I kept it open in the sun, it actually went away. I’m sure a light cleaning would make it all go away. However, I am still very happy with my purchase. I might even buy another one for next to the pool!

Directions to assemble are really bad. You need at least 3 or 4 people for final assembly

I am so happy with this purchase so far. It did come damaged with dents on some parts but customer service was awesome and helped us out accordingly. The aluminum is lightweight which is great for the deck because we didn’t want too much weight but the negative is that it can dent easily.The set up was not fun especially the canopy part. There is a lot of things you have to figure out yourself. I do not recommend following the instructions on the canopy by putting all the bars in first. Do them one at a time! Also make sure the tag is facing the ground and the front of the canopy has multiple holes that are for the magnets in the front. The instructions don’t tell you this!I’m also not a fan of how the canopy overhead protective cover isn’t slanted for rainfall. It lays flat and during heavy rain a large amount of water just pools on top with no way for it to come off except to manually do it yourself. This would attract mildew and mosquitoes if you don’t push it all off which isn’t the easiest thing to do. I can also see it being too heavy and damaging the fabric over time. I think it’s a major design flaw they didn’t make this section at an angle. We are heading to the hardware store to make it at an angle ourselves because it makes no sense for it to be flat.Now that it’s up and the hard install is over with and with some minor adjustments, it was so worth it! I needed something that I could still see the stars at night so the retractable shade is exactly what I needed. This deck was unusable during certain times a day as the sun hits really hard right here. This is exactly what we needed!

Several of the threaded holes were off center causing me to enlarge the aluminum with a drill bit. Instructions could have been more clearStructure seems to be solid

Very good pergola for the price. At first, the wood looks real but it’s actually all metal which I’m ok with. I also really like the sliding shade.

Just like the picture and was not hard to put together. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

like the product as stated some minor issues with instructions