I've had this arbor gate for approximately 1 1/2 year. It's beginning to flake paint and rust already. The "wrought iron" is hollow rather than solid so it needs to be anchored or cemented in the ground. The gates are flimsy, inexpensive looking and they don't quite line up with each other. The gate latch is inadequate as a strong wind can blow them open. I've resorted to tying a cord around them to keep them secure. The gate was not worth the over *** price.