I LOVED this set -- so did our cat. The bummer:  After about two months of use, the hammock backing broke under the weight of our cat. The wood snapped right where the hammock support post is attached to the backing. HE IS A SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT CAT! The backing of the hammock is made from pressed/composite wood. Very low quality - it just crumbles. We like the set so much we have taken it apart and repaired it with metal supports. Luckily, we have the tools, materials, and know-how to do it.