I just received this awning and it is not in place yet.  My husband worked on putting the awning together and now bolting it to the house.   If you are not mechanically inclined, good luck!  The installation is a project and it requires skill and patience.  The product is very sturdy and well made.  The instructions tell you how to bolt the awning to a concrete, brick, or wood structure.  We have siding.  According to my husband that was the most difficult part of installation.  We should have it up this evening.  I love the material and color of the fabric.