I really love the sturdiness of this set.  We wanted plastic because it is durable and won't rust, and it looks good, it blends in well with our Trex deck.  The only thing, it was a little bit confusing to put together, no special tools needed but be sure there are no screws already screwed in when you start, and be sure to put the frame together (left and right sides and center front) first, THEN put the seat on, THEN screw the seat in, we tried to screw the frame together first and it doesn't work.  Not the greatest instructions and you have to really pound the seat down to get it to fit, but if you remember to do the frame, then the seat, then the bottom screws and lastly the backs, you should be fine.  No special tools needed.  Looks good and seems sturdy.