We chose the Sunjoy Archwood Gazebo due to the favorable reviews it received. It came to the store in two flat but large boxes (pick up truck is plenty to pick it up with straps). We laid it all out on our patio and as well as all the hardware on patio table. I assembled the majority of it myself with help with my wife who was the hardware manager. (Highly recommend one person in charge of hardware and one primarily assembly). The instructions were primarily illustrated pictures which to me are much better than a lot of written instructions. The roof can be tricky as I did it in the air on a ladder but you get a fast learning curve after the first few pieces are in place. I was impressed with the overall quality of of the materials and overall look. I would highly recommend this product. Very satisfied with the results. Took us a day and a half to complete.