Customer Reviews for Backyard Discovery 10 ft. x 12 ft. Traditional All Cedar Wood Outdoor Patio Pergola Shade Structure with Electric

Great kit with attention to detail. Great hardware. The directions need to be better. Everything may be labeled, but they don't tell you what pieces go together 1st, second, third. Good thing I have a construction background.

I purchased 2 Pergolas and 1 Gazebo from you and it really looks great in my back yard.

I had been wanting some structure to provide shade in our backyard since we bought our house four years ago and I only wish we had done this sooner! The pergola looks beautiful and it defines our space so much better. You will want to seal it beforehand and it does require a few friends/family to help put up.

We took delivery of the 12 x 10 cedar pergola kit in early June. From start to finish, the process has been positive and the end result is the creation of a new peaceful place! Ordering was very simple, delivery arrived a day sooner than expected. The kit came in two boxes. Before assembling, we used a protective sealant. Easy to assemble, quality construction, quality hardware, excellent, easy-to-follow instructions. We added a removable light-filtering tarp on the roof for protection from the mid-day sun, and solar-powered lights on the inside ceiling. We absolutely love the addition to our outdoor space!

We purchased this pergola and we LOVE it. We were able to build it in 2 days, pretty simple. We have gotten lots of great comments on it from friends

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love how the pergola turned out.

I paid more than $2000 for this pergola las year (May 2023). I was expecting something sturdy and to last longer. I followed manufacturer recommendation and applied two layers of water proof paint, right after assembly. I notice the table is being toasted by sun and the bolts do not hold it properly. It has a nice looking for sure, but it is not sturdy enough to stand by the environment. Unfortunately I can’t recommend it.

I was extremely disappointed. The material was so light. It is not real cedar. It is pine that is stained. The post are not solid wood. They are hollow inside so they are not strong.It is very light. I had a professionally installed and assembled. I found that the material was so thin and low quality you can’t hang anything. I had wanted to hang a bench or a swinging egg chair but I was told that the wood wouldn’t be strong enough to hold much weight. which was the main reason I wanted a pergola

My husband put this together in 2 days. Although very sturdy it is not solid cedar. With that being said it was delivered with no damaged pieces and is very sturdy!

Very happy with my purchase a year ago. Keep in mind this is a lengthy project. I had my two teenage boys put it together over a long weekend. It was their first major project and there indeed was frustration on their part. Someone who has more experience will likely be able to construct it in less time, but nonetheless it is time consuming and would be very helpful if two worked together. I wish i would have clearcoated it first to preserve the color and wood. I will be doing it this year. I get compliments everytime someone is in the backyard.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very happy with our new Backyard Discovery pergola. It was very easy to assemble. It’s now the focal point of our backyard.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this to provide a structure for our soft tub and as an addition to our new patio. It is beautiful and has gotten many compliments.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased this pergola in the spring. We had 2 smaller resin pergolas in another part of our yard that provided a climbing structure for grapevines. We wanted to move these and provide a more elegant solution. High quality materials and clear assembly instructions facilitated the construction project. We've received many complements on the end results. We are a couple of miles from the coast and In the short time we've had it it's withstood a few hefty windstorms with no issue. This Backyard Discovery 10x10 pergola more than satisfied our expectations.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this Pergola a few months ago and we love it. Delivery was great! Assembly was fairly easy with 3 of us (took about 5 hours). We did not use the top layer of wood because we used polycarbonate roofing panels to provide protection during the rain. We also added outdoor curtains from Amazon to provide an additional touch. The pergola feels like it's great material. Overall we very happy with the product. Thanks!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pergola is a beautiful addition to my backyard. Purchase and delivery was flawless and all the pieces were in great condition. And it was easy to put together!! Again, this pergola is a beautiful addition that adds so much character to my outdoor space.

This pergola was pretty easy to assemble. And the finished product looks great. After getting the parts sorted (of which there are MANY!) things went together well. It took 3 of us (2 doing most of the work and one as a helper/gofer) about 8 hours. Things fit together amazingly well. Watch where the pre drilled holes are when putting items together to make sure they are in the correct position for the next steps. (Learned our lesson when we had to redo one section). Definitely a good choice.

This is a nice pergola, but I can’t give it 5 stars for the following reasons: 1. Some of the boards were warped when we unpackaged them 2. As a result of the boards being warped, some of the holes did not line up. 3. Written instructions were a little confusing It is nice and sturdy. Because we live in Florida my husband secured the legs to a concrete poured base

Fit together good some of the smaller pre drilled holes didn’t line up but that’s not a problem. Seems very sturdy and looks great. I did add a roof to it for shade. Shipping was a little slow it took almost two weeks to get it but it was in good condition when it arrived.

I purchased this Pergola as a Mother's Day gift. I had a unique size area where every Pergola was either too big or much too small. After reviewing the online plans, I determined with my basic construction knowledge and tools that I could modify the 10' X 12' Pergola slightly smaller to fit my area. Even without modifications, this Pergola was good quality and easy to install. I would definitely recommend this to other buyers.

Very impressed w the kit. At the price point and w Chinese cedar (whatever that is), I was concerned about quality but I expect this to last a long time. Tip - follow the instructions to not tighten it up until the end when you square it up. My concrete slab slopes slightly away from the house and one corner is a little low but with the bolts not fully tight, it settled into a happy posture if not perfectly square. See the pics, looks great.

This elevated my space just as imagined. 4-5 hours built time. All hardware and instructions straight forward. Highly recommend.

We just love our addition to our patio! Easy to assemble and reviews are correct on time it takes, hardest part is seperating all the pieces. But directions are great and product is well manufactured! Highly recommend

The beauty of this pergola is awesome, but the frame base takes some time to construct. The plastic caps on the 4 posts prohibit the cross bars from snugging in, so we had to trim the sides off as the screws have no extra length to accommodate even the slightest gap. Took 2 savvy men with 2 additional helpers for the heavy lifting into the bases to anchor in the concrete. How a couple of the reviews said 1 man constructed this on a Friday evening simply is impossible. The sheer weight alone and ability to lift 4 corners makes it necessary to have a minimum of 2. Very thrilled with the results, but will be placing a sealant to extent integrity of wood.

Put this up this weekend on my deck. surprisingly easy to assemble with pre-drilled holes and easy to follow instructions. There are 2 challenges to putting it together. first the boxes that it comes in are very long and quite heavy. you will need help moving these. i put one end on a 2 wheeler and carried the other. Second you will need a way to prop the posts up on each end when you join them. Otherwise piece of cake. took us maybe 7 hours to put together. Don't be intimidated.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked their product. Price was okay assemble was not hard quality was okay customer service was great replacing piece. I got a lot of bad winds it standed good.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After our fiasco with Amazon and promising to deliver our pergalo. We were exhausted fighting with Amazon’s trucking firm. A month had almost gone by and we finally got our money back, I called Backyard Discovery direct and within a few days as promised we got our Pergalo and simply love it! Thank you for working with us!

Staycation is my back yard. I regret waiting to many years before I added the Backyard Discovery Pergola to my backyard. It’s created a living space I’ve never had in my own yard. My contractor was hesitant when he say the boxes. But I arrived back at noon and it was completed. He said the construction was high quality, instructions were easy. In fact he has recommended and installed several Backyard Disciry Pergolas after his experience with mine. My only regret- not purchasing it sooner. Thank you

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Really well designed “DIY” kit, with everything labeled nicely. With intense sunshine in Albuquerque, I added shade cloth, and redistributed the top 1”x2” wood strips (for added shade), and I’m very happy with it. I’ve already received compliments of how great it looks, and how well the 14x10 size fits the spot I placed it in. It took me 3 days (with my neighbor helping for 20 minutes, to connect the 2 main 14’ beams, otherwise- fairly easy for one person to assemble (of course- 2 people could build it quicker and easier). Great quality wood and assembly parts, and I’m looking forward to enjoying its use for many years to come.

I replaced a plastic pergola that was severely worn with this beauty. It’s well made and the professional installation went smoothly.. I recommend the product and the installation. Adds a lot of balance to my property.