Name

Yardistry

Legal name

Yardistry

Website

https://yardistrystructures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Structures

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Snow Blowers) (CRAIADAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor structures
• Ready-to-assemble
• Backyard products
• Cedar gazebos
• Outdoor shade structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Forest

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Outdoor Structures: Primary revenue from direct sales of outdoor structures including gazebos, pavilions, pergolas, greenhouses, and carports. Products sold as ready-to-assemble kits at price points ranging from $500 to $9,000+. One-time purchase model with optional professional assembly services.
2. Accessories and Add-ons: Supplementary revenue from accessories including privacy walls, bar counters, seating, gazebo covers, mesh kits, rain gutter kits, and wood stains. Complementary add-ons designed specifically for existing structure products.
3. Assembly Services: Optional professional assembly services offered to customers who prefer not to self-install their purchased structures.
4. Financing Revenue: Partnership with Affirm providing 0% APR financing options (up to 24 months) enabling higher average order values through monthly payment options starting as low as $37/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yardistry designs, manufactures, and sells ready-to-assemble outdoor structures including gazebos, pavilions, pergolas, greenhouses, and carports built primarily from FSC-certified kiln-dried cedar. Products are sold as DIY kits at price points ranging from approximately $500 to over $9,000, with optional professional assembly services, accessory add-ons, bundle deals, and 0% APR financing through Affirm. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the company's owned e-commerce website, with select products also available through Costco warehouse clubs.

Product overview

Yardistry is a direct-to-consumer outdoor structure company specializing in ready-to-assemble backyard products. The core product portfolio centers on three main structure categories: Gazebos (including the Meridian Gazebo line in various sizes from 10x10 to 20-foot lengths, plus Arched Roof Gazebos), Pavilions (including Carolina Pavilion, Timber Frame Pavilion, Wood Pavilion with Aluminum Roof, and Carport Pavilions), and Greenhouses (Urban Greenhouse, Cedar Garden Greenhouse, Meridian Greenhouse series, Club Greenhouse, and Obsidian Greenhouse). The company also offers a complementary accessories line including the Backyard Cantina outdoor bar, 12' Corner Bar, Moveable Hosting Bar, Configurable Privacy Wall Set, Outdoor Roller Shades, and Gazebo Covers in various sizes. All structures are built from kiln-dried cedar and feature multiple stain finish options (Natural Cedar, Hawthorne, Charwood, Mocha Brown, Timber Grey). Bundled packages combining gazebos with accessories are offered to drive larger transaction values. Financing is available through Affirm, and assembly services can be purchased separately.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meridian: Product line featuring gazebos, greenhouses, and outdoor structures built with kiln-dried cedar and aluminum components.
• Carolina
• Obsidian
• Timber Frame

Products and services

• Meridian Gazebo Premium gazebo structure crafted from kiln-dried cedar, available in multiple sizes (10x10 to 12x20) with customizable stain finishes (Natural Cedar, Hawthorne, Charwood, Mocha Brown, Timber Grey). Designed for residential homeowners seeking a DIY outdoor shade and entertainment structure.
• Arched Roof Gazebo Re-engineered gazebo with arched roof design for maximum strength and lasting beauty, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern engineering. Intended for residential homeowners seeking durable backyard shade structures.
• Carolina Pavilion Outdoor pavilion with coffee-brown aluminum roof featuring 11x13 footprint, designed for outdoor entertainment and dining. Targets residential homeowners building shaded entertainment areas.
• Timber Frame Pavilion Large timber frame pavilion with 16x14 footprint, featuring robust construction and architectural design with timber grey or charwood stain options. For homeowners seeking a large-format premium outdoor pavilion.
• Wood Pavilion With Aluminum Roof 14x12 wood pavilion featuring aluminum roof construction for durability and weather resistance. Sold for residential outdoor entertaining and shade applications.
• Carport Pavilion Large carport pavilion (14x34) providing covered parking and outdoor shelter with mocha brown or charwood stain finishes. For homeowners needing covered parking plus outdoor shelter.
• Louvered Pergola Pergola structures with adjustable louvers for controlling sunlight and shade in outdoor spaces. For homeowners wanting customizable shade over decks or patios.
• Urban Greenhouse Compact greenhouse designed for urban backyards, providing an adaptable growing environment for vegetables, exotic plants, or seedlings. Aimed at urban and small-space homeowners.
• Cedar Garden Greenhouse Cedar greenhouse with 6.7x7.8 footprint, featuring durable cedar construction for year-round plant cultivation. Targets hobby gardeners and serious growers.
• Meridian Greenhouse Greenhouse line available in multiple sizes (6.7x6, 6.7x7.8, 6.7x9.7) featuring cedar base walls, double-wall polycarbonate panels, and automatic roof vents. For homeowners seeking year-round growing environments with climate control.
• Club Greenhouse Greenhouse structure designed for hobby gardeners and serious growers. Positioned for homeowners wanting a larger dedicated growing environment.
• Obsidian Greenhouse & Storage Shed Multi-functional structure combining greenhouse and storage shed capabilities with 8.1x11.4 footprint. Designed for homeowners wanting both growing space and outdoor storage.
• Backyard Cantina Outdoor bar combining modern design with practical features to elevate backyard spaces for entertaining and hosting. A complementary accessory for gazebo and pavilion owners.
• 12' Corner Bar Designed to fit snugly into gazebo corners, this bar creates a convenient hosting station for easy entertaining. Sold as a complementary accessory to gazebos.
• Moveable Hosting Bar Portable serving station that can be moved around the outdoor space for flexible hosting options. Sold as a complementary accessory to outdoor structures.
• Configurable 3-Piece Privacy Wall Set Flexible privacy panels that can be configured and positioned as needed to control outdoor space privacy. A complementary accessory for gazebos and pavilions.
• Outdoor Roller Shade Roller shade measuring 7.5x7.5 feet for outdoor shade and privacy control. Complementary accessory for outdoor structures.
• Gazebo Covers Protective covers for gazebos in various sizes (12x12, 12x14, 12x16) to protect structures during winter or inclement weather. Sold as a complementary accessory to existing gazebo structures.
• Backyard Arbor Large Large garden arbor for backyard landscaping and garden entryway definition. Entry-level-priced structure for homeowners seeking a smaller decorative shade solution.
• Meridian Gazebo Bundle Pre-configured bundles pairing Meridian Gazebo with accessories (Privacy Wall, Corner Bar, Moveable Hosting Bar) offering savings up to $1,900. Sold as a higher-ticket package to consumers for full backyard set-up.
• Professional Assembly Services Optional professional assembly services offered to customers who purchase Yardistry structures but prefer not to self-install. Sold as a separate fee-based service to homeowners.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CostcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive retail partnership for select Yardistry outdoor structures. Costco members can purchase Yardistry products through warehouse locations with exclusive bundles not available on the main website.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorOthersFSC-certified cedar sourcing partnership ensuring wood products come from responsibly managed forests. Materials used in Yardistry structures meet FSC certification standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rion Greenhouses: Specializes in hobby/residential greenhouses with DIY assembly. Comparable on the greenhouse product line and DIY homeowner target customer.
• Polywood: Premium outdoor furniture and accessory brand sold DTC. Comparable in premium outdoor living positioning and homeowner target customer, with potential overlap in outdoor accessory adjacencies.

Direct peers

• Backyard Discovery: Direct competitor selling cedar and metal outdoor structures (gazebos, pergolas, pavilions, playsets) through DTC and major retail. Most comparable in product category, target customer (residential homeowners), and price ladder.
• Sunjoy: Sells a wide range of gazebos, pergolas, and outdoor structures to homeowners, including at major retailers like Home Depot. Closely comparable in product mix, customer base, and DIY assembly model.
• Yardcraft: Specializes in premium outdoor structures and pergolas sold DTC to residential homeowners. Comparable in product positioning, premium materials focus, and direct-to-consumer go-to-market.
• ShelterLogic: Manufacturer and retailer of outdoor structures including gazebos, carports, and storage solutions. Comparable in product category and DIY/ready-to-assemble delivery model, though broader in materials.
• Palram - Canopia: Sells greenhouses, gazebos, patio covers, and outdoor structures direct to consumers. Directly comparable on the greenhouse product line and adjacent structure categories.
• Cedar Shed: Manufacturer of cedar outdoor storage sheds, gazebos, and structures. Comparable in cedar material sourcing and use-case overlap on garden/outdoor structures.
• Coral Coast (Hayneedle): Sells gazebos, pergolas, and outdoor structures direct-to-consumer through Hayneedle/Wayfair. Comparable in product category, customer type, and online retail pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Outdoor Structures: Mass-market home improvement retailer carrying multiple gazebo and pergola brands. Comparable distribution channel for competing structures but is a broad incumbent rather than a specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/yardistry.structures

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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