Gazebo Penguin Four Season Gazebo

We are very impressed with this solarium! it's like having a living room outside. The roof panels aren't as tinted as I'd expected, so I'm worried about it being too hot in the summer. It certainly heats up with all the windows and doors closed. Does anyone have a suggestion for how to cover the roof panels from the inside during the summer months

I started my review on 41613 using my smart phone. My dog jumped on me, I dropped my phone, picked it up reading on the screen thank you for your review. Now I'm going to finish it. I received my 12 X 15 model on 41013 four boxes on a poorly constructed pallet weighing a total 626 pounds. The boxes weren't strapped to the pallet, they shifted and the bottom box was crushed. Amazingly only minor damage to one of the A panels. I called Penguin Inc. on 41113 at their toll-free number and waited on hold for at least 30 mins before being directed to voicemail. I left my name and number and to date (42513) I haven't heard back from them. I called Wayfair after leaving my voicemail with Penguin and they promptly ordered replacement parts! Obviously you want to assemble something like this on a solid level surface but I wasn't willing to spend another several thousand dollars on removing and replacing my concrete patio slab with a few cracks from a long since removed tree. Even with less than perfect sub-base conditions the gazebo assembled just fine. When assembling the rafters I attached the them to the panels using 14 inch hex head sheet metal screws instead of the screws provided. This allowed me to leave the screws loose until all of the ceiling panels were installed and then tighten using a 14 inch ratchet wrench. I've noticed a couple other reviews indicating that the sliding doors are supposed to be mounted on the outside. I disagree that they are supposed to be mounted on the outside though they can be. I think it would be a matter of preference for someone to mount them on the outside. Personally I wouldn't want the bottom track on the outside to fill-up with debris... The 12 X 15 is the perfect size for us. It houses our 4 12 X 6 12 foot 3 person spa at one end and 6 person corner group at the other with a rocking chair in between. I added roll-up shades on all but 2 panels for even more spa privacy and modified a 9ft market umbrella and suspended it on a steel tube mounted between 2 of the ceiling hooks so that the umbrella can be moved as the sun changes position during the year. Without some form of shade it gets pretty hot under direct sunlight. There's no place to post photos with this review but if anyone is interested in seeing my finished product send me an email at bobrenderyahoo.com and I'll be glad to send some pics.

It's not that easy to put up but once it's all put up there's only one word to describe it gorgeous!

Prior to delivery of my 12X15 I downloaded the installation guide to familiarize myself with the assembly. I also viewed the assembly of a Sojag (which I think this is a copy of) on You Tube. I'm a little disappointed in the assembly time. It took me and a neighbor a little over 7 hrs. The guys in the video did it in 24 mins...

We purchased the 12x18 size, and could not be more pleased with it! Couple things to note- 1) as some reviewers note, the length is actually more than 18'. It's like 18' 9. I was able to email the company directly to get a PDF of the design, which helped immensely in planning my deck 2) we placed the gazebo on top of a wood deck, and inside we have a sunken 7' square hot tub and then a wrap around patio furniture set 3) the roof panels pull in the heat and then release it back out. You'll hear a crackling noise, but it actually keeps it about 10 degrees cooler in the hot summer sun! 4) the wind panels seem flimsy to the touch, but they are very strong! They block the wind greatly!! and with the tint, they keep the room cooler and also give you some privacy!! 5) Snow load - I waited to post comment until we had gone through a Buffalo NY winter. This structure did GREAT!!! No leakage, no weight issues. I dragged the snow off only two times over the whole winter. 6) Gazebo Penguin company is fantastic! They sent me the PDF plans early, and then 1 piece bent during setup (our fault), and they sent out a new piece within just a couple days! I absolutely recommend this product!!!

Excellent product. Assembles easily with three people. Here are some suggestions:: 1 top cap is heavy. Install three rafters to the front, lift the rear (2 people) install the rear three rafters and set it on the wall panels, then add the other rafters. Leave all rafters loose on the top cap to allow easier top panel installation. Tighten after all panels are in place. 2 doors should be mounted on the outside. The door windows (UV protected) and the lower panels will be backwards. Six screws will undo door frame (1side) to turn windows and panels around. After assembling the door frame reverse it too. 3 Rr and Qq square panels should be reversed in order to line up drain fixtures. Install Rr top and Qq bottom. Have fun, you'll love it when you're done.

Took a person that had put up a 12x12 and two helpers 6 hours to install. We love our 12x 18 gazebo penguin.

I had to adjust several holes so the screws could go through. I also had to figure out which screws to use in two instances since the instruction book obviously listed them different than the packaging did. I had several spots where the walls rubbed during shipping and had marks that spot paint would be nice to fix. I also had two of the roof supports crushed during shipping due to the box being smashed and am awaiting replacement parts to finish it. Also how the heck could you ever use the plastic ground screw covers once you have it set up? Does superman come to life it up to put them in the ground below the walls once it is complete? Geez.

It survived the hurricane! I am very happy with it. It is sturdy. The windows are just clear plastic film. Other than that it was up in 6 hours and I put carpet in it and we enjoy it. I would recommend. Good deal.

I was very happy with this purchase. Great product. The quality of this item is very good. There are not a lot of items like this on the market. You can really put this anywhere. We put this on our deck & now we can eat without being attacked by bugs.