The directions say don't sit or stand on lid, but the description (even by Suncast website) states this is a benchseat, which is one reason we bought it---hoping for both storage and extra seating if needed.  The lid is very thin, it has cracked already and the sun warped it in the center which allows water to go in and settle in the bottom of the storage area. Not very sturdy as hoped.  Does offer a lot of storage area, but it should be used inside a house; not outside in the weather as it just won't hold up long.  I have only owned this three months and it is not worth having.  I should have returned it as soon as I purchased it, but thought I'd give it a shot; my mistake!