I ordered this rod set because I needed a 160" rod to cover my windows. This is the only place I could find that length. It is fine, but not the best. I actually thought the rod would look more like wood, but it is definitely metal. One of the plastic tighteners didn't want to stay put so I ended up gluing it in place. It looks fine in the room, but it doesn't have the more substantial look of an actual wooden rod.