We bought this french-style awning over two years ago and are happy to report it has provided a shelter over our backdoor, shielding visitors and us from rain and snow. It is sturdy and has withstood the blasts of wind and snow and ice we get in this severe mountain environment. It was a bit formidable assembling, and really requires a skilled, strong handy-man or carpenter, NOT a do-it-yourself project. But once put up, it looks great, and is especially compatible with old structures, in our case we have a stone house it complements perfectly, adding a Provence design element.