Backyard Discovery Sarasota 20'x10' Galvanized Steel Louvered Pergola Kit, Adjustable Roof

The best pergola and/or gazebo I've ever put up with my son! Installed on 5/30/26, only took 4 hours with 2 people! Very heavy duty, I would change anything about it. My only criticism would be for you to add at the beginning of the instructions “determine where you want the louver mechanism” so they can determine where to start with the first post. Can anyone tell me what the metal fold out shelf is on the electrical box? Is it a shelf for cell phones? Missing a few rubber nubs that go on the end of the louvers, how can I get more? So great, so heavy duty….I'm extremely happy and so is my family and pets for shade!!!! Has anyone installed roll up/down shades? If so and you like end result, can you reply with what brand?

I purchased this pergola and the installation. It was installed in June 2026. I am very happy with the pergola. It's providing protection and privacy in my very small, open back yard. I needed something that will withstand high winds along with lots of snow. Walter and his son installed the pergola, and they did a great job. I've only had the pergola a short time, but I feel this will be one of my best decisions regarding my home.

I live in the Midwest and we get frequent wind storms in the spring, so I was looking for a pergola that can stand a high wind and snow load. Since putting this up almost every day we’ve had 20mph wind with gusts around 40mph. I’ve seen no movement or rattling during these windy days. It’s pretty heavy, coming in four boxes all around 125lbs for the 12x10, but not unmanageable. I was able to construct this in a few hours with one other guy. The gutters work but won’t deflect all water, some will spill over them, but if you’re directly under the pergola with the louvers closed you won’t get wet. Overall very happy with this product.

So far we have been very happy with this pergola. The fit, finish and quality are top notch, especially for the competitive price point. It is very strong and sturdy as well. Installation was easy, the instructions were clear and simple. Once I understood the big picture of how it is assembled, it became even easier. My only complaint is the anchoring. Our concrete patio is only a few years old and is 5000psi fiber reinforced. After the challenge of drilling it, the provided concrete screws really struggled. Most of them wouldn't fully seat, and one of the screw heads sheared off. I ended up switching to expansion anchors which worked better. I would have liked to go with a larger anchor, however the base plate and holes really only allowed for 1/4", or maybe 5/16" anchors. We live in an area with high winds, and I would have liked for a bit wider baseplate, which would add some additional rotational / moment resistance, along with the ability to install a larger anchor. One last thing, a touch up paint kit would be nice as I did manage to scratch a few places during installation, and I'd like to prevent future rust. Nothing that I can't source on my own though. Overall, 5 stars, we're extremely happy with our purchase, it has really transformed our space.

Very nice product. Install wasn't too bad. I did it by myself in a day. I should have had a second set of hands to raise the beams but I made it work. Quality is nice. So far so good. No wind or major storms, I angled the louvers in direction of the winds so it doesn't catch and pull.

it is a sturdy, aesthetically pleasing addition to our backyard entertaining space. i particularly like the louvered feature which makes the product much more versatile.

20 x 10 Set up ready to use, love this product. All parts numbered and screws identified. Needed more people than two or three and took us two days to complete. Love the looks and value for my money.

I completed this by myself. I used 6 lifetime picnic tables to build and slide around as I manueverd the pieces with ease. It toom me about 15 hours in total. It would have been nice to explain the tools added that were available for use.

We absolutely love our Sarasota pergola! The sleek black steel design looks amazing in our backyard and really elevates the whole space. The adjustable louvers are a game-changer — whether it’s full sun, partial shade, or closing them up during a rain shower, we can control it with ease. It feels extremely sturdy, and we’ve already hosted family cookouts and gatherings under it with plenty of space. Assembly took some time but was very straightforward with clear instructions. If you want a modern, durable pergola that doubles as both shade and shelter, this one is worth every penny.

Love our new Pergola, it is very sturdy, Im impressed with how well it sheds water. Much better than expected!