This fountain is exactly what this spot on our patio needed. So far the structure seems sturdy and of decent quality, though time will tell. The weight of the fountain keeps it anchored in place just fine, plus being a “wall fountain” with the flag back, it is away from strong winds. The sound is not loud, but it’s relaxing. It is easy to add water lost due to splashing. There were two plugged spouts initially, but they unplugged with a pin. Hopefully this fountain lasts awhile. We will store inside during our Wisconsin winters.