This is a very well made bench, but one of the bolts was defective and we just decided to replace all the attachment hardware with stainless steel bolts and washers to avoid rust issues and have a better fit. Also where the joins for the decorative back joins the frame, rust started showing right away, but we plan to take apart and spray with a good Krylon outdoor spray paint. I know... should have thought of that before, but I like the size and look and it is very sturdy and worth the money, I just decided to add my own upgrades with a good Krylon Hammered bronze paint.
Nicely made, but it has a couple of issues!
This is a very well made bench, but one of the bolts was defective and we just decided to replace all the attachment hardware with stainless steel bolts and washers to avoid rust issues and have a better fit. Also where the joins for the decorative back joins the frame, rust started showing right away, but we plan to take apart and spray with a good Krylon outdoor spray paint. I know... should have thought of that before, but I like the size and look and it is very sturdy and worth the money, I just decided to add my own upgrades with a good Krylon Hammered bronze paint.