my kit came without any screws or nails. the Wood is plain rainforest type wood, and the frames were without wax but the price for this much equipment made the extra effort to cover with wax worth it. I painted it with 2 coats of exterior latex, I assume my screws just fell out in shipping and this is not normal. I would buy this kit again and again for the value. waxing the frames may be optional but I will always do it not difficult. I would also pry up the metal roof to get paint under it and then nail it back down.