This pergola is exactly what I wanted. I had someone install it and he was able to do it alone. It took a full day. The lighting feature is getting used a lot now that we can stay on the patio at night.

I absolutely love this pergola.

Bought this because I love the wood look! However, it is aluminum and heavy and sturdy. Also purchased the assembly. Please note, the six boxes that were delivered, are HEAVY. The lightest package was perhaps 100 lbs, and most were 130 lbs! It requires two people just to move the boxes! The two guys who showed up from Angi only got half of it done. I had to reschedule them for a second time (at no cost) to get the other half of the project done. You can nail in the columns but I did not have them nail into my pavers - that way I can take this apart and reinstall at a new place, potentially. The entire structure is over 600 lbs so it isnt going to fly or blow away. The louvers turn 90 degrees, you have to turn the crank some before it catches and the louvers actually turn. There are two solar batteries. No rain yet in the OC but summer is coming and these will be perfect for some shade in the patio. I got the 12x20 ft one I am able to fit a large firepit table, and an 80 inch 6-person dining table underneath! The solar lights add a nice touch at night )