The vinyl is thick and should last as long as a standard vinyl fence. It was easy to assemble but it does help to have two people when you reach the part where you need to slide the vertical pieces through the holes on the horizontal pieces. The provided screws seem a bit short. The vinyl pieces get slightly dirty and worn-looking from shipping. We used 409 and some baking soda with water to clean them. The box ends were just barely sealed and the ends were slightly open upon arrival. Overall, we are happy with the purchase and it's a good buy for the money.