Even though this awning tends to hang a little low, overall, this was an acceptable purchase. The issue was solved by just making some poles to insert under the end of the awning. But the problem is that we have to disconnect from the poles every day when closing the awning. So far it has stood up to some light rain and a slight amount of wind. If things get a little rough, we just roll it up about halfway and it appears to hold up well. I doubt it would do the same if we left it rolled all the way out in bad weather.