Assembly was a bit tricky but not difficult - it was easier, with 2 people, to line everything up.  The material is sturdy and has held up well so far in the extreme temperature changes in Minnesota.  The only thing I didn't care for is the bland mocha color - would have preferred either bronze or black which were not options.  Otherwise, though, it does a nice job of hiding an ugly area in my yard and providing a substrate for the vines I've planted nearby.