This bench was the most difficult to put together of the four we bought, but was worth the time. It is the largest and longest and very heavy. The beach blue is bright and unique but is definitely a summer treat and was a great buy on sale. As stated in some of the other reviews the color is brighter then as shown and very much more a blue green with no gray in it. Some of the bottom rails were slightly bowed, but pulled in nicely and straighten out after all the bolts and screws were tighten.