I'm really happy with my purchase of this pergola! It came a few days earlier than expected. We saw a few minor dents, but nothing I continue to notice in using it. I had a blast putting it together with my friend; took us 4 or so hours, chatting all along the way. It's quite sturdy, and we didn't see the need to anchor to my concrete patio. Even with some winds that blew all the patio furniture off the pad, the pergola stayed strong. The shade is also of good quality, good thickness and a gentle shade as I wanted. (See pics for "gentle shade".) The pins that hold the sliding rods for the shade are only at the very top or very bottom of the frame, but the shade stays in place wherever you put it. Pictured with Sol 72 Outdoor 6-Piece Sofa Seating Group with Cushions.