Difficult to put together independently but was able to in about an hour and a half.  The lounge is very comfortable with 3.5-4” cushions.  Nice and long if two people want to lay in opposite directions,it is too narrow for two adults to be side by side in same direction. The canopy allows some filtered light to come through but will definitely protect from sun. In mine, one of the cushion ties came off but I stitched it back on easily.  The ties help to secure the cushions from blowing off the base in windy conditions.