We use this mainly as a visual barrier to keep our large dog in/out of areas when we need to.  It's nice that it expands and is easy to take down/put up.  It is not at all sturdy.  The eye screws provided do not hold well, even in wood or studs- and the size is not disclosed in the instructions or specs so I can't find longer ones or bigger ones that still fit without taking the old screws to the store with me.  We've had several of these over the last 10 years and they haven't improved.