Hampton Bay 10 ft. x 10 ft. Steel and Aluminum Arched Pergola with Slide Canopy

Hampton Bay??? Pergola??? Metal??? With CanopySee more details at eBay - bohdiandsoul ?Reviews3.7214 reviews5 star84 reviews4 star56 reviews3 star26 reviews2 star19 reviews1 star29 reviewsYes, I would recommend this pergola, if you fully understand its limitations... First, it is NOT...September 1, 2019Yes, I would recommend this pergola, if you fully understand its limitations...First, it is NOT water proof, and everything under it will get wet in the rain. Yes, the sliding top is water repellant, but it does not channel off the water well. So, I bought a water proof white tarp to go over the original top. Now I am dry in the rain, but it does not channel off the water any better. So, it sags with water pockets between roof rails. HINT - buy one with a metal roof!Second, I read about rust, so I bought a tube of black roofing tar sealant, and used that on ALL screws and non-aluminum parts. After six months and several hard rains, I have NO visible rust.Third, it will support a ceiling fan nicely, BUT it makes head clearance too tight, imho. So -Fourth, I bought four ...?MoreYes, I would recommend this pergola, if you fully understand its limitations...First, it is NOT water proof, and everything under it will get wet in the rain. Yes, the sliding top is water repellant, but it does not channel off the water well. So, I bought a water proof white tarp to go over the original top. Now I am dry in the rain, but it does not channel off the water any better. So, it sags with water pockets between roof rails. HINT - buy one with a metal roof!Second, I read about rust, so I bought a tube of black roofing tar sealant, and used that on ALL screws and non-aluminum parts. After six months and several hard rains, I have NO visible rust.Third, it will support a ceiling fan nicely, BUT it makes head clearance too tight, imho. So -Fourth, I bought four large heavy duty plastic pots(2 1/2 tall, 18" square, with a middle shelf). I put the pergola legs on the middle shelf, raising the overall height about 14". I put the pots on a concrete block(4" tall, 24" square), for better drainage.Fifth - wind - If you secure the top too tightly, then in a strong wind the whole pergola will lift off and FLY, imho. So, let the sliding rod/bar break loose and swing in a strong wind. Enjoy. FWB?LessMrB ?? Review provided by Home DepotAll Reviews