The directions on putting the coop togather were great on paper but unfortunately,  the pieces themselves were not marked to indicate which was which.  The part of the run section was a bit flimsey but I was able to strenthen it with 45 degree brackets and a roost pole on the bottom.  We used animal and "green" varnish and am thinking of putting actual roof shingles on the roof but not sure yet.  I love the finished product and my four chickens will too as soon as I obtain them.