We needed a quick, fairly easy and inexpensive shade shelter for our only pasture that has no trees or barn in it. It took my husband and I about 3 hours, start to finish, to complete the setup. It's been in use in our pasture for about 6 weeks now. Our three horses definitely use it for shade when it's hot and for shelter during rainstorms. So far, it's held up 100%. I don't know how long the covering will last, but I did check the Shelter Logic website and they have replacement covers for around $70, so it's nice to know even when the cover wears out, we can buy a replacement and continue use.