We bought this swing set in 2011 and it is still standing tall 5 years later! It has survived a nearby tornado and a hurricane in South Louisiana. It was flipped over on its side and turned 180 degrees in BOTH storms and we pulled it back up in ONE PIECE! All of the wooden playsets in our neighborhood were torn to shreds! If you want to invest your money in a playset ONCE and only ONCE, this is the one for you! It will outlast your kids! Very pleased! The customer service and warranty service is second to none!! I have dealt with the Lifetime team on this swingset (for a replacement swing seat under warranty) and on my basketball goal (hubby ran over it with his truck and we needed a new pole) and both times it was a very pleasant experience!!