A:Answerwe have had this table and chair set for about a month of very minimal use. the first one arrived damaged.. we received the replacement 3 weeks later, and I can tell you that the particle board where the screws are placed are cracking or falling out completely. and thats after about a week of minimal use. the metal part of the table and chairs are super sturdy. and if you are DIY handy.. you can definitely replace all the wood with something solid.. but you shouldn't have too.