Seems sturdy and well made. Assembly is easy and the paint appears to be of good quality. I haven't used it yet, but nothing I see tells me it's not going to do the job for which it is made. Let's be honest; you're going to be burning wood at 900 degrees plus inside this thing, so no paint is going to last a lifetime. A couple quick coats of high-temperature spray paint from your local hardware store every couple years should keep it looking nice and protect it from rust. Looking forward to summer s'mores in the back yard this year!