Just arrived, so not sure about maintenance. Watched for a year before I ordered. I finally broke down and paid the price. It is resin, but very heavy duty, seems solid. Wrinkle in forehead, vein in arm, very detailed. Worth the money considering some fragile, hollow statues you get for not much less in price. I have two daughters. Putting in pet cemetery with headstone saying "The one dad didn't like" haha. I had a little trouble making a coupon work and noted such in comment box. Customer service called my house the next day and helped. Don't see that service much these days .As long as it weathers well and I do take statues into a shed for the winter, I would definitely recommend this product. Much nicer than I expected.