I’m so happy with this bench! It was a great price and feels sturdy. We had just ordered a similar (longer) one and assembled it and could feel the slats bow underneath us (2 average size adults). With this bench that was not the case as it feels sturdy and well made! The finish is really nice but I don’t know how well it would hold up to sun and rain. No matter for us as it is on a covered porch. It took less than an hour for my husband to put together. Very happy!