We love the look of this bench, just the right size, color, etc.   Putting it together takes a little wrangling if you're doing it alone, much easier if having two people.. The instructions basically tell you where the bolts go, but don't go into detail as to how to do it in a step by step manner such to only need yourself.  With two people, its pretty easy to get all the pins lined up so you can temporarily assemble without bolts, such to go back later and pop the bolts in and tighten.  That was the only knock from a 5 star.  Our bench is more for decoration than use, but sitting in it did feel solid for one person (210 lbs), but I'd be hesitant to have two people of that size sit it in.  That said, we do feel its completely worth the price, and looks great.  Per what someone else wrote, because this sits outside in what may be a damp area, I may need to seal it more completely.