This awning replaced one which we already have a few years on our doorstep as shading the entrance area in use. As stated in the material specification is the effect of shading super most of all we are very pleased me the rain characteristics. The actually expires at one corner and guests will "benieselt" under the tarp maximum. After the first season, we have dismantled the sail for the winter, after a gentle cleansing it presented itself as new, which is a clear contrast to the old sail, where guests were in rainy and wet after the first season saw yet taken clear out , We have learned the sail so appreciate that we have still bought a larger one for the terrace.