Backyard Discovery Sarasota 18'x10' Galvanized Steel Louvered Pergola Kit, Adjustable Roof

I live in the Midwest and we get frequent wind storms in the spring, so I was looking for a pergola that can stand a high wind and snow load. Since putting this up almost every day we’ve had 20mph wind with gusts around 40mph. I’ve seen no movement or rattling during these windy days. It’s pretty heavy, coming in four boxes all around 125lbs for the 12x10, but not unmanageable. I was able to construct this in a few hours with one other guy. The gutters work but won’t deflect all water, some will spill over them, but if you’re directly under the pergola with the louvers closed you won’t get wet. Overall very happy with this product.

So far we have been very happy with this pergola. The fit, finish and quality are top notch, especially for the competitive price point. It is very strong and sturdy as well. Installation was easy, the instructions were clear and simple. Once I understood the big picture of how it is assembled, it became even easier. My only complaint is the anchoring. Our concrete patio is only a few years old and is 5000psi fiber reinforced. After the challenge of drilling it, the provided concrete screws really struggled. Most of them wouldn't fully seat, and one of the screw heads sheared off. I ended up switching to expansion anchors which worked better. I would have liked to go with a larger anchor, however the base plate and holes really only allowed for 1/4", or maybe 5/16" anchors. We live in an area with high winds, and I would have liked for a bit wider baseplate, which would add some additional rotational / moment resistance, along with the ability to install a larger anchor. One last thing, a touch up paint kit would be nice as I did manage to scratch a few places during installation, and I'd like to prevent future rust. Nothing that I can't source on my own though. Overall, 5 stars, we're extremely happy with our purchase, it has really transformed our space.