The bench is very solid, but a little tricky to put together by yourself. The directions could be better. If you can get someone to give you a hand, it will be easier. I ordered the blue. I was hoping it would be a bit more of a turquoise, but it's not that bright. It's still a pretty color. It's going to look lovely in our garden for years to come and no worries of it rotting like a wood bench.