Took me 12 hours total. Needed 2 additional people to hold the legs when placing the roof frame. Other than that step (20 min) it can be a one man job. Instructions are good if you pay close attention. All predrilled holes lined up. Make sure it is level before installing the leg braces. Sturdy and strong. I used a hammer drill and 1/4 inch blue tapcons to secure to my concrete patio. You will need curtains with rings that snap together as the rod is not removable. For the price this model was the best choice out there in my opinion. It did take 1.5 hours to unpackage but i knew that going into it.