Dear Folks, what a wonderful product!!! Mine has lasted through hurricanes, wind storms, etc...for over 12 years. It has finally worn out, but through the years many, many bluebird couples and their babies have been born, thrived, fledged and flew off from this wonderful house. I am ordering a new one; I hope my returnees will inhabit the new home....if not, I'm sure new, enterprising blue birds will find it, and once again we'll be the proud helpers for this beautiful, territorial and fiery bird. Again, thank you for your assistance in helping this wonderful creature inhabit the world. Nannette Smyre