I really underestimated the difficulty it would take to put this together...with only two people...But I love this pergola! The swivel chairs and outdoor cushions are from Wayfair as well! My best guidance would be to have 4 people involved, read ALL directions carefully and THEN start building, and pay close attention to the hole placement in the graphics! Also, the day this was fully assembled, there were 60 mph winds which did lift the pergola off the ground! Luckily, nothing was damaged and it got anchored, in the ground beneath some bricks, the next day and seems sturdier than ever. If 60 mph winds along with rain didnt damage it, then I feel safe that it can withstand most weather!