This is a great table and chairs set. No problem putting everything together although my husband is mechanically oriented. An electric screwdriver is very helpful but then he tightened everything by hand to not overdo it. Everything came in one box and was packed very very well and insulated so no rubbing took place. The box was even torn up a bit but everything inside was still perfect.
Aluminum is a must as we learned with our last set--no rust--so this set delivers on this aspect as well. The reason for four stars is that I wish they were a little heavier; a chair or two has blown over during high winds 15-20mph, but chairs can be stacked by twos even with the cushions on to help with that. I purchased a heavy umbrella stand which is secured onto the table now so this weighs down the table. Easy to clean, no dangerous glass, no tiles to crack, just an impressive set that looks a lot more expensive than it is.