Kozyard Alexander 10′ X 12′ Hardtop, Aluminum Metal Gazebo with Galvanized Steel Double Roof Canopy, Curtain and Netting, Permanent Pavilion for Patio, Backyard, Deck, Lawn (Brown)

Awesome gazebo!
I ordered this Kozyard Alexander 10′ x 12′ Gazebo in Brown color. I love it! It is well-built, does not require painting or maintenance! I paid someone to assemble it – I helped – and to anchor it into concrete pavers. It is sturdy.I have to say that when the gazebo arrived – 5 big boxes – I uncrated all the pieces, and quickly determined that three of the pieces were damaged in transit – two of the four long pillars were dented, and the top of the gazebo – the cupola – was also damaged/bent. I immediately called Kozyard customer service, and they sent the three replacement pieces in the next day’s shipment, and I got them two days later. Great customer service – they stand behind their products!

If you opt for DIY, prepare for a day of work. But in the end, you will be rewarded. *updated*
****UPDATE TWO YEARS LATER************This gazebo has been through 2 winters and 2 summers. One of the guys who helped put this one up, liked mine so much he bought the 12×12 gazebo for his yard. The first winter I had it, the winter was a rough one. We had a continuous onslaught of heavy snow followed by ice from it all melting. I remove the netting and the curtains for the winter, which is a relatively easy process. But last winter I got lazy and didn’t remove the curtains. They survived!The weather has definitely given a range of “tests” – from feet of snow, to below zero temps, to rain storms, to high wind days with gusts of 50-60 mph. The gutter had to be cleaned out because while it is a great idea, it catches all the leaves, twigs, and buds from my tree. I think the water drain hole could be a little larger too, but it doesn’t prohibit water from draining so I still think the gutter is one of the best features. The roof itself hasn’t leaked. But I did have to seal a few spots, and I do mean a few, where water was dripping from the screws. It was an easy fix. I used a clear marine grade silicone sealer. The mosquito netting did get a beat up last summer so it will need to be replaced for this season. That was partially my fault but I’m not sure if it’s the quality or just the nature of mosquito netting. I don’t see a 10×12 size offered on Kozyard’s site so I may have to get the 12×12 and retrofit it somehow. It probably will work out fine. Otherwise two years later and going strong! I’m looking forward to another summer under the gazebo.____________________________________________________________________________The shipping was on time and right when they said. I received two boxes on a wooden crate. The FedEx freight truck driver was nice enough to roll them into the backyard since he couldn’t exactly drive an 18 wheeler down the alleyway. The boxes were securely taped and glued shut. The boxes themselves were made of thick cardboard. Also, the packing material was abundant so nothing would get damaged en route. Once opened, I discovered a couple of thin connection pieces buried beneath bigger pieces had gotten bent; or so I thought. But when it came time to install them, I think they may have purposely done this to demonstrate that they can be bent to maneuver into their respective places. If not, well, it worked out fine. They ended up being straightened out anyway. The mosquito netting and privacy curtain is essential in my book. (The ones at the uppermost roof are a nice touch too.) The inclusion of both was part of the reason I went with this gazebo.Assembly was an interesting 10 hours of labor. Including one “lunch” break. Be prepared to take a whole day at least for assembly. From 9 am to 7 pm is how long it took 3 people. I’d say if you can, have at least 3 people for this task. Two to handle all the pieces, screw all the bolts, and use as an additional hand to hold the roof in place when attaching it on top. And then the other person is also needed to help interpret the instructions. LOLAs detailed as the manual was, you seriously need to study it beforehand. Once you understand the logic of how it’s put together (with mostly diagrams), you will not have to work as hard during the assembly. BUT IMO, it would have helped to have some color or bold lines to help distinguish certain areas within the diagrams themselves. As well, pay close attention to the diagrams. A few times we initially missed details that were essential to understanding what went where as we tried to decipher the diagrams.In my opinion, the roof was probably the most difficult. Our biggest issue came from the roof brackets that fit on the panels. As soon as we slid the panels on the frame they kept popping off. Could of been user error but after struggling a good 30 mins, we gave up and installed the panels w/out them. The panels still fit together fine, so I’m praying there will be no issues in the long run. Oh, others reported leaking around bolts or seams so the inclusion of a rubber silicon was an appreciated addition. I used it as the directions suggested, as well in spots where the panels didn’t lay flush, or I could see a little light showing through. Honestly, there were only two places where that happened though. So all in all the panels appear to be pretty solid and snug. I may use the water hose and run water over it just to see if anything does leak.But all in all, it’s a very handsome gazebo. Seems to be very sturdy. And one of the guys helping put this together works in construction. He also commented he thought it a well built gazebo. So far, I’m very pleased!

Sturdy structure. 12×10 is a perfect size. Construction was slightly difficult. Following directions is important. Must work slowly and methodically. Patience is required. This gazebo compliments any deck or patio. Very happy with this purchase.

The predrilled holes are not very accurate, especially in the roof. It is so bad that the screws are unable to fit, so the roof is still unfinished. I’m not sure what I can do to fix this.