I love the swing! There were a few boards split when I received the swing but I contacted this manufacturer and they responded immediately. They had a preplacement peice to me in just a few days.The swing and hardware are very durable. It was easy to put together, the only hardware I had to buy was a swing hanging kit that I purchased at Home Depot. I painted mine with a primer and paint in one product and it looks great. Great product and the customer service dealing with the manufacturer was excellent.