This rain barrel is exactly the same as the one that it replaces. So...I can tell you that the old one lasted many years without any problems whatsoever and I can recommend it without reservations. However, the wooden stand that can be purchased separately is another matter. Over the years the stand deteriorated and the top rotted thru with the result being it no longer supported the bottom of the rain barrel. The bottom of the rain barrel became pushed out (exerted) and the bottom seam of the barrel split open and could not be repaired. Buy the rain barrel. Do not buy the wooden stand. My new rain barrel is sitting up on a stack of used bricks.