This is a very good arbor. It is not flimsy. It is relatively easy to put together, but it does take time. It is a slow, painstaking process; and one needs to follow the directions assiduously. I am well pleased with the end results of my 3 hour effort. I put it together by myself. It looks like it will last many years. If one is in a windy location, I would recommend acquiring additional stakes to ensure the arbor doesn't become dislodged. I will get 2 two foot pieces of rebar, pounding them 2/3 of the way in, wiring them to the lower back legs of the arbor for further stability.