A gazebo should be a semi-permanent structure that can withstand usual weather conditions. Not so in this case. One week after erecting this as instructed, it rained - not a deluge, just a normal rain shower during the night. The water pooled on the canvas roof, weighing it down until the supporting bars crumbled under the weight of the water. It is now completely useless. This should only be used as a temporary structure in fair weather conditions.