Pros:"Won't dry out like wood" The instructions are horrible and doesn't explain which direction to put W-Frame Leg Brace Assembly on. The pictures show both directions. Had the table entirely together and realized it was backwards. The screw holes for the table channel are too small and there is no way to assemble this table without a power screw driver, and with that it took "muscle." Have owned the other style for years and would prefer that one if the stores in California carried them. Nice table though all in all.