Used deck gab tie downs to a composite deck. laying out the gazebo was easy. No instructions needed. Popping up the 'ceiling' was obvious. Common sense by tying down at least two sides before popping up the ceiling made it easy. Need to be a tall person to lift up the ceiling. Takes some strength to do it but that is expected for any pop-up tension resistance type of tenting, gazebo, etc. If you are short or of less strength, you have figured out ways around those situations before and can do it again. Seriously, this is a good product. If you have a 12 ft by 12ft deck, the 10 ft diameter gazebo is perfect. Easy to tie down and can walk around the outside of the gazebo if needed.