This is a great \"elephant cover for an in ground pool. Material is thick and durable and straps are heavy duty. Water drains through the cover and all the leaves, twigs and most dirt stays on the cover. Hardware is good quality but be aware, if you don't have this type of cover already, you will need to drill 28-30 3/4\" holes in your concrete area around your pool and will also need a real hammer drill and not some hand drill that has a hammer setting. This cover so far is handling the new england winter with no problems. Very good investment.