The box arrived last weekend and I was a little concerned that some p arts might be missing.  The rather long box had only one strip tie around it and I could easily get my hands inside.  But from that point it was all good and I was delighted with the item.  The directions had no written parts, but the pictures had us (two 72 year old novices) snapping it all in place.  It looks great and I am anxious to see how it holds up during this Wisconsin winter.  Looking forward to ordering another very soon.