There was comedy of errors (without the comedy) following the initial construction of the pergola.
In summary: the quality of the finishings was sub-standard and we asked them to redo it.
In fact, they’re still coming back once a week (sometimes less frequently) for an hour or so to add another layer of varnish / give it sand / etc.
It’s gone beyond annoying into ridiculous now, and we still have half their money (payment due on completion), so we don’t mind if they take their time.
Enough whinging. Behold, shady thing:
Yay!
Also behold the continued sproingyness of the garden and the daisyness of the daisylawn.