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8 year Update (summer of 2022). Still 5 stars and still recommend this product after owning this for 8 years. We finally replaced this wooden flag pole after 8 years of being outside. It was showing it age (cracks, fade, and mold). Not bad for an item that is outdoor 24/7. I am sure this will last longer if you stained or sealed it every year. We didn't. BLUF: 1) See pictures. If pictures are not displayed in the product description then you can view the pictures on my profile. Click "View All" to see the pictures. 2) High Quality. 3) Last over 2yrs in the outdoor during wind, rain, snow, heat, etc. 4) If you are looking for an outdoor adjustable flag holder/mounting bracket then I recommend the HWWHITEADJ . Amazon has it for under $20. It is a little expensive but definitely worth it because the holder is heavy duty/high quality. I am an OEF and OIF veteran but never flew the American flag unless it was during 4th of July. The main reason is because we live in a very windy part of Oklahoma. It is so windy that the local power company installed windmills on all the hills near our development. So with that my biggest concern was finding the right flag pole that will survive in our "harsh" conditions. One day my wife bought me this flag pole and told me that she think it is a good idea if we fly our American flag 24/7 to display our pride and patriotism (we are both naturalized citizens). I mounted the flag pole into our metal pole bracket and didn't think it would last because of the windy condition here. Surprisingly, after 2yrs of 24hrs/7days a week usage the flag pole have held up very well. The pole is not warp or show any cracks. In summary, if you want a high quality product that will last in the outdoors and under harsh weather conditions (heat, wind, etc) then look no further. You need to buy this product. The features I like about this product: 1) Real Wood 2) Looks pretty especially with the cap Some Application Tips: 1) The wood pole might be a little smaller (in diameter) when fitting into your bracket. If this is the case then just wrapped the pole in a few layers of tape (masking, duct, electrical, etc) and this will give you enough tension to snuggly fit the pole inside any bracket. I hope you find this review helpful.