Well, this took my husband and I approx. 8 hours to assemble. Approx half that time was spent arguing about drilling it into our concrete which my husband insisted on and I didn’t. Our concrete is not level because we have a pool and it slopes (to drain water) which I didn’t think about before purchasing. Please consider this when ordering how you will anchor this pergola. To soil, concrete, wood Consider how Permanent￼ this will be and if you are ok with that After realizing I was out 700 because I couldn’t return it. I reluctantly agreed to drill into concrete. And 8 hours later we have beautiful pergola that has ruined my concrete (maybe I’m exaggerating a bit). Would I repurchase, no. Would I recommend it Depends on where you plan on placing it. As far as the hardware, it seems sturdy enough, I hope it hold for years to come. My neighbors have a wood one and I can already see theirs looking like it’s rotting, which won’t be an issue for this metal pergola. ￼