Very clever, very solid, will last for a long long time
And it is very affordable. It also looks very nice. I just completed our lower patio area and these look fantastic. I built 6', 4', and 3' benches along with a 4' table. I used pressure treated wood from Lowe's and Home Depot (neither would cut pressure treated wood as they claim it will mess up their saws!). After letting them weather for the summer, I will apply some stain to match our deck. Assembly is a breeze -- a power screwdriver is a must -- no need to pre-drill holes. With a little care, these should last for decades. We looked for days for a suitable suite of outdoor furniture, but nothing really clicked...most stuff out there are cheaply built and wouldn't last very long and require too much maintenance. With these pieces, you don't have to worry -- they will stay outside year 'round. Lastly, they are extremely comfortable!! Great, Great, Great product. **check out my uploaded pic**

versatile
i decided on a 4-footer, uncomplicated setup, used 2X4 red cedar-a nice contrast with the ash gray (or sand) bench ends. should weather nicely. good looking & sturdy bench. i like the cupholders, too.

Sturdy bench, simple assembly
My 14 year old grandson put this together as a 5' bench for my porch in less than an hour, following the very clear instructions on the box. It is sturdier than most of the fancier and more expensive metal framed benches I have seen and it is comfortable to sit on. The "Product Description" information makes it clear that 2x4's are not included. You need 9 cut to whatever length (up to 6') you intend to make the bench. This is a reasonably priced product that should provide years of enjoyment.

misleading
misleading - no where did it say that you had to buy 2x4's and spend more money to make this bench or chair. It cost over $50 just to buy 2 sides and a bag of screws, that is a disgrace, and you people should be ashamed of yourselves.

Just what I needed
I bought 4 sets of these to go around a fire pit and they worked out just perfectly. This makes a nice bench and comfy too, as well as easy to build. I had a difficult time finding strait 2x4's around town but after I shuffled through a few hundred I found what I needed. It takes longer sanding and applying a finish to the boards than anything else (I used yellow pine non-treated wood for the look I wanted). Best to pre-drill holes before screwing down boards but an easy job to assemble.