I have not had an opportunity to assemble. However Im loving the color and design. I have 1 I have purchased 5 yrs ago. Although black. It has withstood the elements. Living in IN. has brought high winds, floods, droughts, etc.. I have placed under a patch of trees with a slight hillside to southside and a lake to Nothside. I leave the gate open for my ducks. The khaki Campbell ducks are domestic but have no interest in their eggs. With this they have found shelter to lay eggs or shelter as a feeding station. Very, very durable.