One of the screws didn’t fit into a joint. I also knew that the piece wasn’t sun or water-resistant, but I did not expect the table to get seemingly permanent smudge marks just from the oil from our hands putting it together. I tried treating the cushions with some water resistant spray, and polyurethaned the table and wooden parts, but the first rain started and seeped thru to the cushions. I was able to save it before it got too soaked, but definitely purchase a cover for this sofa. You’ll need it if you actually plan on leaving it outside. My question is why a company would make an “outdoor” sofa that is not resistant at all to weather.