We LOVE these rocking chairs. We used marine sealant on them before assembling to protect them from the hot florida sun and rain.  Bought these in August 2016 and it's now almost April 2017 and they need another coat and screws tightened.  The wood hasn't held up as good as we hoped it would but we still love them. A little light sanding and coat of sealant should bring them back to life.