This pergola functions perfectly for our needs. The shade seems strong but 2 of the posts were dented upon arrival and one of the brackets didn't survive a fall and needed to be rewelded.  I wish there was an easier way to lift both shade sides to minimize uplift in a storm. I bunched one side together and held the shade together with clamps for last night's storm and it seemed to weather well.  I also like how I was able to screw the posts themselves into the deck and hide them with the included footings.