Chairs were easy to assemble and then stain. We have had them on our covered front patio for almost 3 years now and they hold up real well, even with the neighborhood kids on them and rocking all the time. Have had to tighten a few screws here and there over time but that is to be expected. Would for sure purchase these rockers again...much better then the ones offered by the HD or Lowes I think.Oh do use a quality deep penetrating stain on them and then a wood sealer to keep them looking great for years to come.