Bjorn Woodworks Pergola Kit Easy Pergola Mounting Bracket DIY Kit - Modern Pergola Hardware with Powder Coated Steel Angle Bracket, 4 3-Way Corner Bracket Shoulders For Canopies, Gazebos & Pergolas -

I bought this kit because I wanted to save money by building a pergola myself while still having something nice. This kit was a big help in achieving that goal. It allowed me to keep costs down by using pressure treated lumber and doing the install myself. I would recommend this kit over some of the other options because the corner brackets have closed tops. Other lots have open tops which will let water access the cut ends of the posts. The quality of this kit is quite good considering the price. Was easy to assemble with 2 other people helping.

Bought this 3 + years ago when we built our pergola… still looks great, sturdy and durable

After looking in several websites it was the cheapest on Amazon. (I didn't want to spend a lot) They aren't heavy duty but for a modest pergola they work well. The challenge I had was fitting the 4x4 lumber in the opening because some lumber was swollen and didn't fit. I had to shave some wood off and they went right in. I did a bit more work to my pergola to make it what I wanted. Its roughly 12x16ft and the set holds it up well. I placed it on a concrete slab w anchors. Wood sold separately.

The first weekend involved pouring concrete and inserting the four bases. The second was drilling two 8 foot and two 12 foot 4x4s into their bases. Zoning codes consider this a temporary structure. Beautiful and simple.

Installing these damaged the units so I couldn't return them. They look good but once they're installed they won't hold up. The welds are super cheap and tiny, the metal flexes and bends, and your entire pergola will sway in the wind. No amount of bracing will fix it. Not a quality product and certainly not worth $400. Very disappointed.