I got this bench for a pretty low price and given that, I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of quality. It seems like the one I received had more problems than others I have seen reviewed here but there were definitely issues with manufacturing. The screws included were very soft and stripped easily. Also, the seat portion of the bench, which came pre-assembled did not fit on the bench properly so you couldn’t complete the last step of the directions which was to secure the seat. I ended up having to take the seat portion apart, drill new pilot holes, and then reattach it. Because of this it took me at least 2 hours to build the bench but it was only because I had to take the seat apart. Once it was together, I have to say it looks really nice. The wood does mark easily but is solid and the bench feels very sturdy. I like the look of it and it’s something a little different for our front porch. Hoping that it holds up long term!