Few things I did and recommend doing before assembling are paint the whole frame with rustoleom spray paint because I wasn’t happy with the paint job they did and I want the frame to sit out in winter so I also put a clear coat on it. I also got a water proof spray and sprayed the black liner under the cushion, the cushion, and the tent. I expect to take in the cushion and tent but can’t take the black liner in so I am hoping the water proofing holds through winter and then I can spray it again each year. Over all I am happy with it