I ordered this feeder to have one with a roof to help keep the seed dry. I like platform feeders for allowing full view of the birds. Just wish the roof was clear plastic which would make viewing easier and without casting a shadow. Now for the nightmare. Never has such a simple design turned into a nightmare to assemble for me. First, I had to drill out one of the roof rod supports in order for it to fit. Then when it came time to fit the four rods to the roof the rods weren't 90 degrees to the platform! Surely we could make these in the USA instead of China for a similar cost! Oh and one more thing, when I called Duncraft for assistance and to complain they weren't interested in helping me since I purchased at Amazon............