I was replacing an old style faucet and had limited options, this tub and shower combo was exactly what I was looking for style-wise. That said, I was replacing a Kingston Brass shower faucet which developed a severe leak at the valve. The shower arm was a little bent, but luckily my plumber had a spare one. All the Kingston Brass faucets I replaced lasted about 5-7 years, they began squeaking and leaking around that point, but were very nice while they lasted, but if I were replacing faucets in a "forever" home, I'd choose a different brand.