I waited a while before purchasing this set.  I had been looking for a patio set for my new house and I needed something that has a lot of seating, but is not bulky like a sectional.  Because of the layout of my patio, there are two glass screen doors, I needed something that is compact and movable, but still comfortable.  The chairs are comfortable and seem sturdy.  For whatever reason the single chairs are wobbly when you put it together, but once you sit on them they're not wobbly.  I have not idea why this happens. All the holes lined up when my husband was building it.  It does provide ample of seating for this price its great, the two seater sofa is small so two larger guests would not be able to sit comfortably on it.  Our patio is covered so it will not be exposed to the elements such as rain or wind or bird droppings =)