text: Sooo i purchased this as a mothers day gift, and mom started crying because it was so beautiful. YES, i DID put a 5 coats of polyurethane on the whole unit, as it does need protection. I would recommend the seller does it, but eh, its not that hard to pickup some spray on coverage. So what. Its a beautiful birdhouse with lots of small pieces to make it unique. But it with the intention of putting a coat of coverage, and you’ll be FINE. Its a beautiful addition to the yard and will see what compliments mom gets ;)