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I received this kit about ten days ago and have it nearly completed. Based on the thoughtful design and how well it went together I can't imagine it won't do exactly what we expect of it, long term.
First, I have to commend the packaging and freight service. It arrived in one large box securely strapped to a long pallet. It had been handled carefully and arrived unblemished - a major consideration. Everything was included and easily identified.
Raising the sides took three people for safety and convenience. We found it easier to attach the corner posts and then to begin attaching the overhead "ribs" rather than tipping the partially assembled top and then adding the posts. Beyond that step, nearly everything else can or was done by one person although it was very helpful to have a second person to assist in putting in the polycarbonate sheets and the ribs that secured those. It is also very helpful - even necessary - to use two people for locating and attaching the side and corner brackets
On the minus side, some written information in the assembly manual would have been helpful. I'm not an engineer but there were a couple of times we had to back up and re-assemble something because of idiosyncrasies that you typically run into with a DIY kit. As an example, I am currently securing the ribs on the top of the canopy - using two sheet metal screws per side - and quickly discovered that you can.t tighten the screws down on one side completely before starting the screws on the other side. because the rib doesn't quite stretch from one side to the other, although each end tucks under the outside edge as designed. It's no big deal but some written information for that step would have been helpful.
Overall I'm completely satisfied at this time and can recommend it without hesitation.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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