I was so excited to find a pergola that fit the specific dimensions of my outdoor space. However, the fittings for the adjustable shade were not tight. I adjusted them with no success. I believe there are some easy upgrades that would make the whole structure stronger with little cost to the manufacturer. 

I was happy until the rain came. 
I was out there every time “sweeping” the puddles off the cover. And then… we had a heavy rain one night. I woke up and cried when I saw that it was ruined. 

By no means should this be advertised as waterproof. It is NOT. The whole structure collapsed in the center. I paid someone to assemble and drill it into my concrete patio. Silly me thought that wind was the biggest hazard. Don’t waste your hard earned dollars. 

The following images show the happy days and the sad days.