Over all it is a very nice arbor and should be exactly what we want. Take your time, organize well before starting to assemble, don't tighten bolts till you have a section put together and you should be fine. seems sturdy and should late our lifetime. If I decide to put in another arbor on the property, this will be the one. I would absolutely recommend it to a friend.  PS study the hole placement, as well as placement of the 'embelishments' as you assemble it. That will go a long way to guide you.