First of all --it took 7 week to arrive since putting in the order--Why, I have no idea.  We first stained the swing and sprayed Thompson's Water sealant to protect the swing b/c it is outside during the Summer.  I found the seat to not be wide enough---my previous swing had more width to it.  Other than that I have not actually sat on it yet for a fire--but I have tried it out quickly and did realize the shortage of width right away.