Construction is not well designed. Awning allows rain to pool up even when you have the awning tilted down. Rain built up while we were out for an hour and it caused the awning to sag. The weight from the water then sheared the support arm mounting stud. The front bracket (3 piece bracket) has aluminum braces inside at each seam and those sheared at the seam as well. The vertical support arms bent from the weight of the water as well. Would not recommend!