This is my 3rd.    pair.  use outside on Patio.  Use sand bags to hold against the wall for wind.   you can still see out.   But it does give some privacy.  And keeps the neighbors kids off my porch and the wild animals.     I think with the  large umbrealla it looks very   cozy.    I live on the corner where  others  pass by to get to their  homes.    One side I doubled it up.  Makeing it less see through.   They were 6 ft.  Used the  8  for other side   It works great for many reasons.    first two I have had 3 years.   And hardly no damage.   just the bottoms  legs.  Retapped with gorilla tape.     I feel safer.