We absolutely love our gazebo! It took us about 30 hours to put it up because hubby is a perfectionist! It would have been easier with a 3rd person to help hold pieces while putting some parts together but it wasn’t bad with just 2 people. We used Trex decking for the floor and added curtains to help keep the sun out and for privacy. We sit in it daily and have coffee or wine. It’s a beautiful addition to our pool area. I suggest staining it before putting it together to make sure you cover all exposed wood.