We get a lot of high wind in Northern California in the winter. We wanted something that could stay outside all year and not blow around in winter. This set is nice and sturdy and we're happy with it.
When putting the chairs together, the first one goes a little slow until you really get the hang of it. Then it gets much quicker. I recommend using your own tools since the small little thin tool that came with the item didn't even work at all (that was really my only complaint). The little wrench head was too large to really tighten bolts and nuts.
What I did was put 2 chairs together, take a break, put 2 more together, take a break. Then put the last two together. Then I put the table together outside and that was really the easiest part. Just a few steps there. I was able to do this solo, although I'd recommend 2 people.
All-in-all, this set is recommended. Just get some cushions for the summer. If you live in a hot climate, the black aluminum may be too warm to touch. Our plan is to just have a small water bottle/sprayer on the table that should cool it down just fine. Although, we have not used it in summer yet.