I am overall pretty disappointed with this set. The price makes it a decent purchase, but the quality is severely lacking even for a deal. I have always covered it during the winter and in anything more than a light sprinkle, but after less than a year two of the wooden slats bowed and several cracks have appeared throughout the wood on both the table and chairs. I’ve even rubbed it with wood conditioner and oil which only makes it look better for a week or so. An overall sturdy set though. I would only purchase this for a deep discount and if you will have it fully covered out of the sun.