I think it was one of the best purchases  I made this summer.  First of all, it was delivered 3 days ahead of time.
Second, it was easy to put together and it is solid..  I suggest that you seal it with linseed oil as they suggested.
It rained that night and the water just beaded on the bench.   It looks like a very expensive bench, the design
is not only attractive, but its comfortable, To top it off, my husband said I should buy another bench. In short, we love it,   What a Good Buy!!!