We love our pergola. We added a fan and are able to spend more time outside now - the fan helps control insects and adds a light breeze and the roof keeps rain and direct sun out. It has an arched roof that opens up the pergola to the sky.
Summary:
We have received many compliments. Many love the redwood (it is a redwood structure) ceiling. Truly lovely.
Comments:
We had a local construction company install the kit and add roofing material over the wooden ceiling to make it water tight. it went up quickly with little to no alterations.