Garden Oasis Pergola

I'm happy with the pergola--great product for the price! But I did have to address a few issues: 1. ASSEMBLY: First I didn't see how a curved iron joining plate could attach 2 flat crossbars--then I realized the curve flattens out as you tighten the screws. Assembly otherwise straightforward. I bolted it to a wood deck and it's held up in the wind.2. RUST: Noticing complaints of rust, I thoroughly CAULKED EVERY SEAM with silicone window caulk--& it's working well. NO rust so far in 6 months. (During assembly, I noticed slight surface rust on unpainted interiors of bars and posts, but not a problem; the caulk seals everything nicely.)3. CANOPY: I replaced the standard canopy with a sunscreen fabric that lets rain & some wind thru & devised a system to stretch it tight using electrical ties, grommets and bungee cords. Now it flaps less in the wind and there's no problem with rain.With can-do attitude, common sense, and minimal handiness with tools, I think you'll make out great!

This is for outdoors right? It is flimsy. The material on top does not hold up well to any weather. One night of wind and rain wore it out. It took about 2 weeks for the ties to break off and have to be repaired. Once the material flapped a bit in the wind, it weaked it enough to tear when we tried to take it down. We tried to go to Sears for warranty. They told us we need to go to the Manufacturer. They manufacturer says it is not for permament outdoor use. It needs to be taken down for any weather. NO WARRANTY. This this is not worth 99 dollars, much worse asking price. If you are looking for one, inquire within. You can have mine. JUNK