This is tough.  I love the set itself but it needs a little help to perfect.  Went together easily, I recommend doing a chair first as a learning curve.  If you put together by yourself, do the sides leaving very loose, then add the back and then tighten.  It's easier to balance alone.  I wasn't positive about the weather resistance so I coated mine with clear deck stain which worked great!  The cushions are not waterproof and weigh a lot when saturated!  I tried scotch guarding but that didn't quite work as well as I'd hoped so I caved and got better cushions.  After staining and getting better cushions, it's perfect so as I said, needs a little help but a very nice set when done.