We live in the northeast on long island and have kept these up for the spring and summer, we use them seasonal. They stay together pretty well and provide ample privacy which is why we bought them. They don't look cheap, but keep in mind, this is not a 5-10 year product, the elements will break them down within a year or 2 pending how long you keep them up and/or what kind of season you have you might get 3 seasons. We keep them up all season and only take them down if there are very heavy winds. All in all a good product if the price is right.