Was able to put this up with 3 people in one day. I decided to prime and paint the exterior pcs white. I painted before assembly which took time but feel it was worth it for looks and durability. Some pieces of wood did come damaged from shipping but CS was great and I received replacements in a couple days. It did take some problem solving at times and had to take out screws to adjust but for the price it’s hard to beat. Highly recommend.