This is a nice screen but it isn’t what I was expecting. My fault, I didn’t realize it wouldn’t attach to the post on my porch. I’d send it back but husband said he will find a way to use it. It feels nice and sturdy and will make a great privacy screen. It is retractable, and has a lot of tension on it. I think it will have to be closed when not needed, to ensures it doesn’t wear out with wind, rain, and sun. I wanted something I could put up and not have to worry about. This isn’t it but it’s still a quality product for a space that isn’t bombarded by the elements all the time.