I live in Texas and the heat and the sun can get very hot. This canopy last about 6 to 8 months, then it starts to deteriorate, I get splitting at the arch when that happens it leaks. It seems to me they should put in a reinforcement at the arch that is about 6" wide on the whole length canopy. This would help a lot. Otherwise, I am happy with it, very strong, this is my 3rd replacement in 2 years. It has been hit by winds and ran in the +35 with +40 gust. She balloons and lifts, but never has she ripped (nock-on-wood)