I love the bench. It is sturdy and comfortable. However it came badly scratched. The final coating is only one coat which is disappointing. Once it rains it will definitely rust. I plan on spraying it with rustoleum to prevent that. I would recommend at least two coats. Even with this issue I still recommend this bench. It's an easy and inexpensive fix. When putting it together do not tighten screws until they are all loosely in place. It is difficult to put the back in if you tighten them early on.