I've used my gazebo for 8 seasons for up to 25 weekends per year. It has seen some horrendous weather including storm Hector and storm Hannah. On more than one occasion I have been the last man standing when allegedly "better" gazebos either side, behind and opposite me have all collapsed. I did replace the sides and top a couple of years ago but believe they would have lasted more than 6 years if I'd cleaned them and hadn't packed them wet so often! So when I needed another gazebo, there was no way I would consider a different model. If you're new to gazebos, here are a couple of tips: All gazebos are dependent on the quality of the guy lines and pegs. Get some heavy duty ratchet straps and different pegs for different ground conditions. I use crow bars for dry ground and spiral dog tethers for wet ground. Ignore anyone who suggests you should hang your guy lines/ratchets on the frame. That puts a pin load on the frame which can weaken it. Use the canvas loops on the corners of the canopy. That spreads the load and in 8 seasons, none of my canvas loops have broken. And for maximum stability, bang your pegs in 45 degrees from the corners. I bang mine in 4 ft, or if room, 6 ft away from the corners. From my experience, this wonderful gazebo should then withstand sustained 45 mph wind.