I placed this set on my balcony and it functions nicely for the space. The wood does weather over time, especially with humidity. The benches are each sturdy enough for one adult however, once more than one person sits on the benches it bends in middle slightly and feels a bit wobbly. There’s only two of us in my household so it worked just fine for us. Overall I think this is an inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing product, but if you’re looking to host many people at your picnic table, I would choose a more solid and sturdy option.