Do yourself a favor and get a 10mm ratcheted wrench to go with this. You will save yourself time and sore fingers. I Just got this yesterday. It took several hours to put together, but it can be done by one person. Directions are easy to follow, it is just time consuming. There are plenty of pieces leftover so no worries if one falls through the deck boards. It seems sturdy, but I am concerned about how long the cushions will look so nice. Pillows and rusty side table not included . It will sit in full Texas sun, so that will test anything. But for now, I think it is beautiful and sturdy. Wish the coffee table had storage.