Extremely easy to assemble. Pleased in the simple fact that they are properly threaded which eases the simple assembly. Each chair took approximately 15 min to put together. Even though they are lighter in weight compared to my older set, they seem sturdy. After reading the reviews, I opted to apply a good coat of heavy duty Scotchguard on the thick cushions. The overall fit and finish is the reason why I’m giving this set a 4 star rating. Even though securely  packed there are a few scratches and  random bits of solder  on the legs and I have yet to see how they will weather.