Very happy with this gazebo!  It is very sturdy and looks great.  Directions were easy to follow, took 2 people about 3.5 hours to install.  The roof does still let a lot of light in, so on a very sunny day it does not offer *complete* shade, but it does take the edge off!  The panels are like the lenses in sunglasses.  I just purchased camping fans to hang from the 2 hooks on the ceiling that will definitely help on super hot days. Highly recommend, this gazebo looks way more expensive than it was!