It the material pretty study, or is something I'd have to replace every year?
1576508
I only used it once this past summer but we loved it! Material is very similar to a tent. It's just not good one a windy beach day.
1576509
It's ok as long as it's not too windy. Mine got twisted when i was folding it and now it can't be folded. The rod inside is made of flat material so when it get twisted it's all over.
1576510
We have used the shade shack about 15 times. We have taken it to the Bahamas, Florida and California. It travels very well and is holding up nicely. The hardest part is closing it. Sometimes my husband can do it one, two three. Other times we have to pull up the video on our phone to help us close it. Other than that, we love it.
677255
I heard from a professional that they should be changed annually, sonthey probably last a bit longer...
1110372
yes, not sure how long it will last, but I have found the material to be durable.
715707
Unless you don't mind replacing the film every year. It does turn yellowish after a while.
1976884
It's recommended that you replace the blades every year and the outer foil every two years. Both are very easy to change.
833295
You probably could but the whole thing is made out of plastic so it will probably wear out at the same time.
917998
Maybe a year, possibly 2. If they are going to use it all the time, I'd probably invest in a better one.
2020555
I can't answer this, though I can say that it gets less pretty over a few years of constant use and I think I'd go back to the artificial handle if I could. Perhaps I just don't know how to maintain wood.
190324
No, you will need to replace it with a new one. But depending on how heavy the use is, one can last at least a year.
1988357
It is not very durable. Most of mine has scrapped of with the last year and half.
1279154
I have had mine for about a year or maybe more and I am pretty hard on it. It has held up well.
928658
Well do to the material it's sturdy enough to last but I usually toss it within 2 months.
1576437
yes, but there might be stress issues that are causing it to crack, so it might crack again
71553
It's all made out of the same material so I would assume so even if it may lose some of its shape- it's hard to tell
1323134
It certainly makes it better but not necessary. You might also need a needle and thread, some parts are coming apart after a year.
2033340
The one that I have is fine. Material was strong and after two years it still looks great. I do remove in the fall for storage.
1945010
I don't think this material would be too hot for year round use unless you live in a state that has extremely hot temperatures.