Yes at first it was bit intimidating to open the boxes and look at all these parts, however the book with the directions couldn't have been more clearer on how to assemble it.   It literally shows a step by step picture of what part and hardware goes next. It took me 2 days to assemble it with just one additional person. But yes as the direction recommends it does take 4 people to put up the roof sections.  Finally, it is a beautiful quality gazebo, cedar with metal roof, very sturdy and it looks stunning. I work in a big improvement store and nothing that we sell even compared to the quality and price of this qazzebo.