My previous carport came from Harbor Freight & was up for 3 years until the winter storm of the century hit Texas. So I purchased my quictent as a replacement. WOW what a difference, thicker larger diameter pipes, all welds are sturdy & continious! You can tell a lot of thought went into this design, the vinyl coated steel cables are a big plus, the canopy itself is a heavier weight & assembly was a breeze. I've already got 2 other people who are also going to buy one after seeing mine! I just can't say enough about the quality & the design. THANK YOU Quictents!