This gazebo is very sturdy.  The size of the four legs were very surprising.  Nuts and bolts are used to attach most items instead of cheap tie-downs or elastics which I have had on other shelters.  A couple of things you need to know as the build instructions are somewhat lacking.  The bolts/nuts are 11mm not 1/4 inch.  11mm is roughly 7/16 inch.  You will need an electric screwdriver or drill for all the bolts.  After putting on the top canopy and partially attaching the large bottom canopy, use the attached ties to tie them together before proceeding with putting the canopy on the legs. I put ours on a wooden platform and secured it with 9x20 3.5 inch deck screws as our land is built on solid limestone with no way to drive in the enclosed stakes.  Also because I was not sure stakes would hold in 40+ mph winds. We expect to enjoy this gazebo for some years.