Amish Country GazebosReviews of amishgazebos.com

Let me start by saying this would be 5-star based on the quality of the gazebo-in-a-box we ordered except for a few hitches we encountered. The kit was delivered on time but we were missing all of the 2" screws (and possibly other parts related to the screen package that were mentioned in the instructions but were not on the parts list). I made one call/email to the company when we first began and that call/email was never returned. That was disappointing. I did not follow up after that. My biggest issue is with the instructions. They are not at all geared towards people who do not have experience with building. The list of tools needed is too simplified; you need a specific utility knife for cutting shingles, you need a hammer drill if you are drilling into concrete, etc. We had NO clue how to shingle an octagonal roof and the instructions were not much help at all. There should be a video on the website about this and more extensive instructions with the kit. We spent a long time doing Internet research and I finally spoke to a friend whose father was a roofer who explained that we needed to do each panel like it's own roof. Still not sure if we did the very top correctly but we put tar paper down and a metal drip edge first to make sure our investment wouldn't leak - not in the instructions. It took my husband and I around 3 months to complete the project as we figured out what tools were really needed and do Internet research to fill in the gaps in the instructions. It should be stressed how important it is that you start with a level surface and making sure things are square right from the beginning - that would have saved us additional time as we started building on an existing concrete slab that wasn't level and things went downhill from there. Now that the gazebo is completed (aside from the fact that we'll have to adjust the door to fit better), we've had many opportunities to enjoy it and we don't regret buying it. The kit components were very precise and good quality. However, for a project like this in the future, unless you are or know a skilled carpenter, spend the extra money and have the Amish build it for you! We do love it and are proud of our accomplishment but I beg you to please provide how-to videos on your website and beef up the instructions for amateurs.

The instructions could have been much clearer with enlarged pictures for some details. We didn't get a parts list. It would be easy to build for a carpenter to build but not for us. Made it sound like could be built in a day or so but was much longer for us (my husband and my adult son and myself).I was also sent the wrong top for my cupola they sent me the one for a weather vane and I never even discussed a weather vane when I made my order by phone. Once completed it looks nice but has a few minor problems due to mistakes while trying to make things fit right. The delivery man was super nice .

Need better support for your shipping people. Two times now I have been shipped your product with items missing. Even though it was just screws, it held up the finish that day and prolonged my final payment. Maybe need to work on your people who make sure the necessary materials are shipped. Over all your product is excellent and my customers are happy!

The quality of the product and the friendliness of the delivery driver was great. The "friction" received was trying to coordinate shingle colors and the added expense by doing so. Also the base of the gazebo was eliminated as it was being placed on a concrete pad however when not ordering the base the pre-built gazebo now becomes a kit that needs to be erected in the field. Not only did I pay more for supplying my own shingles, I had to erect it in the field. Wish this was better communicated to me prior to placing my order.

The final product is a beautiful gazebo that will last for years to come. However it was not easy. I decided to do it myself with help from my stepfather. (Risky at times with just two people especially in constructing the roof) The estimate on constructing the gazebo by (ACG) was for 2-3 full days. Well it toke me about 8-10 full days. I had no prior experience and barely knew the basics. It was very frustrating at times and had to undo certain parts once constructed. Especially the handrail and upper Rail sections because buckling was very noticeable. Screws 2 1/2" I think were too long in fastening upper rail end cap and standard brace causing the screw to pierce the standard brace. Instructions for applying the shingles to the roof was very brief and not very helpful. Needed more pictures and explained in laymans' term for better understanding.The help for installation was available via phone however just during the week and during the day time. Most of my time available to work on the gazebo was in the evenings after work or on the weekend. So the installation help was minimal. They were helpful with parts missing and sent them immediately. When I was able to reach them on my day off from work during the week, the technicians were only able to help a little as they explained it the same way it was written. They were however very courteous and tried to help as much as they can. In closing, If you have lots of patience and time or experienced with construction you may want to try and construct this yourself. If not I would hire someone. I like the warranty, the company and the final product is fantastic however constructing it myself was very frustrating at times. If the instructions were better detailed and installation service available on the off hours I would give this a 5 star.

First, the template was very warped and we resorted to construction tools in order to ensure that the posts were set squarely. People with no construction knowledge/tools would have a problem getting the posts set properly. Upon unwrapping the rails, there was water inside the plastic wrapping and when the rails dried out several of them warped. I do not believe that this gazebo was made from kiln-dried lumber as stated. The paint job is not satisfactory, paint is missing in area of upper braces and on the ceiling T&G. The fascia boards do not match up very well and we believe that one of the roof panels was misnumbered. The number on one of them was crossed out and renumbered. The nails provided for the roofing material were not all the same size (supposed to be 3/4") and the first few nails we used came through the ceiling. The packages of nails contained various sizes from 3/4" to 1 1/4". Luckily we noticed this before we used many of them. I had to purchase 3/4" nails from Home Depot to complete the roofing installation. We have not installed the screen package yet and hope that we do not encounter any more problems. Instructions need to be updated and clearer photos included. I have photos of the items mentioned above. If the company wants to contact me I can email them. The finished product looks nice but not what we expected for the price. I would not recommend this company to my friends.

Putting the Gazebo up was not as simple as I was told it was going to be. It's only simple if you already know what you are doing. The instructions should have a wider view of whatever is being explained. First of all there was nothing predrilled as it says in your video. We had to figure that out. The video shows the roofing already on the roof prior to assembling. It doesn't say that in the instructions. Once the roof is attached it has a slant which is too difficult to put the roofing on. So now I have a gazebo with only part of the roofing done. I would say take it down by sections and put the roofing on, but it takes more than one or two men to lift the roofing down and the whole thing is already attached all around. It's been raining here. Thank God I already got a tarp to cover it while it was waiting to be put together.

We purchased the 12 foot gazebo. The assembly directions are not very specific for some parts. We had 4 men with construction experience and it took 3 tries before assembly was correct. Directions are difficult to follow especially for the roof.