BPS 12x20 FT Outdoor Pergola - Retractable Shade Canopy with Aluminum Frame & Roller Shade Curtains for Patio, Backyard, or Deck, Khaki

We have a large south facing deck that I love to sit down on, but gets way too hot during the day. We’ve tried a few options for shade, including shade sales, and swing arm umbrellas, and the wind eventually takes its toll on them. Plus, the shade sails block the stargazing at night! For a few years, I’ve been thinking about building a pergola almost exactly like this with retractable shade sails and a side shade, and putting it off because of the mental effort involved. For some reason, I started searching Amazon and found this one and it is freaking amazing. We got the 12 x 14, although we could’ve gone bigger I think it’s the right size. If you buy this, think of it like an adult Lego set - settle in, take your time, and it will come together very nicely. I’d say this took about six hours to put together, two hours in the evening watching TV and assembling the bigger pieces, and then four hours the next morning, putting it together outside. And let’s be honest, my husband did 80% of the work. a second set of hands though definitely helps! Celebrating the build by enjoying coffee in the rain and reading a book. Something I couldn’t do out here before!!

Great Pergola! Looks fabulous. Two reasons I did not give it 5 stars: slight damage to one of the legs, and the straps are not short enough to secure the shades tight so they bang back and forth quite a bit. I’m on a corner lot, no trees and it gets pretty windy. And SW Florida storms can be intense. I’m ordering bungee looped cords to replace the current straps and that should do the trick. Aside from that, I’m very happy. I hired a handy many to assemble, and put in cement footings to be sure it was secure since it was going to be set up on grass. Currently adding side curtains for added shade but only when needed. It’s so nice though to have the shade above!All in all, I’m super happy!Also-seller was very responsive to me and I thank you for that!!

Very pleased with this purchase! The materials are good quality & everything was well engineered. There were no issues with missing or damaged parts. Took my wife and I about 5-1/2 hours overall to assemble, but we were in no rush. Assembly is intricate, specific & detailed so plan to take your time otherwise you very well could end up having to partially dismantle & rebuild. Our only challenge was putting on the bottom section of the legs after the rest of the assembly. We did this deliberately so we could reach all the top work without needing a ladder but it made for a heavy lift. We managed but the video shows 3 people assembling and if you can, that would make it easier.

This has changed our patio so much. Due this product we are able use or patio all day long now. It was easy to put together just expect a few hours to do so.

Good for the price. The pergola was as expected. It is a thin aluminum frame so it’s light, but also make sure you secure it down properly. We put it in 4 planters to increase the height. 1 of the main frames came with a pretty large dent in it or else I would’ve gave it 5 stars for the price. The sun shade is nice, when it’s extended it locks in place, I only wish it would also lock in place when it’s opened so the wind wouldn’t blow it around.

I got a lot of good comments….

Beware. Certain pieces were missing. Otherwise ok.

Easy to install. It only took my son and I about 2.5 hours from start to finish. We can now use the deck in the middle of the afternoon when the sun is beating down.