This is not the most comfortable sofa. The backs are low and the seats also aren't very wide. The children enjoy sitting on it, but for adults it's not that comfortable. The cushions are not water proof at all and if they get wet they hold water for a day or two. They also faded in color after the first two days of sun exposure. I have since purchased a sofa cover that stays on when not in use to keep free from the sun and rain. The sofa its self seems pretty sturdy and is holding up well. I will hopefully get a few years our of it, but the cushions will all need to be replaced because of water and sun damage.