The wood is very thin. About the quality of Walmart furniture made of mdf. Yes it's real pine. Which pine isn't a Good lumber but I knew that. For this price I was expecting a little bit more. Screws for the trundle frame aren't long enough to attach trundle frame to the bed. So I have to go purchase different screws to finish it. Also the slat system for this price could be better.  It would be nice if it had metal slat rails like most new beds. It's OK.  But at this price if want already assembled and in a quick need as I bought it because I had to bring my grandson to my home across country due to my child getting deployed overseas with the US Navy and needing an extra sleeping area. It will work but if i could id send it back.