I was looking for something that I could use on my pool deck, which is around an above ground pool, that would block the neighbors on the side and in the back from looking over while we were on the deck. This was a perfect solution. It is quite heavy, and I do not anticipate any issues with it collapsing as I've read on other reviews. The fabric is light, but you can not see through it. The best part is I can retract either side when I don't need it up, so it does not take away from the beautiful deck and railings. This was a great purchase, and reasonably priced from the research I did prior to buying.