Oh my goodness I love these garden beds. I have 2 now and want at least 3 more! It is true, the soil and plants growing inside do not heat up from the sun and heat and the quality so far is holding up well...no rust or deteriorating areas. I would be upset had I choosed a wooden garden bed as the wood doesn't age well at all and cedar is so expensive. I love all the different shapes and sizes of these garden beds and the versatility of each one. The height is great for deeper rooted veg also. They look nice too! And the rubber lining they supply for the top edge prevents cuts and scrapes as you're working in the garden.