I love this gazebo! We just set it up and are very pleased with how it looks. It was very simple to put together and didn't take very long. Two of us put it together, which I think was perfect. One person could do it by themselves, but I feel that it was smoother with two. We added planters to keep it in place and Edison lights... now I am a happy wife/mom! I am very hopeful that the gazebo top stays intact.