This is a wooden post with good base. In and of itself it's not very well done. Pros: cheap to install. Disadvantages: New screws have to be bought. I bought 4 5/16" x 3" zinc plated screws for $3. Sold as seen - no guarantee! The instructions say it is sold as is, the company will not help you. If I had known that, I would not have bought it. The metal is weak. I bent one of the brackets a bit by screwing it in. Of course not overloaded. I would only bet 50€ on it. Only sold in black. I would buy it in white to match my garage wall if I have one.