Awning instructions are a bit 'awful'...sorry :), but a few youtube videos helped out. The 'threading' of the cord in the fabric has been the most painful part. My fingers pained for a few days ! and I'm a regular DIY'er !. The rest of the assembly is fairly straightforward. don't be afraid to separate the roller etc as everything is fitted back easily. Doing this will make the assembly much easier. The Cloth - which is the main part appears to be of great quality. But after fitting, it appears sturdy. We adjusted it so it looks balanced and upright.