This was easy to assemble and looks so good we decided to put at the front of our house rather than around the back. I treated each piece with three coats of clear wood preserver and switched the screws for zinc plated to avoid rust and corrosion. The preserver penetrated the pre-drilled holes on the roof marking the felt, so I painted over with some spare green Hammerite paint which looks even better, it holds the grit on felt. It will keep the felt sealed for years. As a finishing touch I added a cat flap from Pets at Home and a vent for good measure. Charlie loves it in the rain and sun, it’s great that the house is both functional and a feature. I highly recommend it and Wayfair’s service.