This is my third one. Lasts about 18 months, then yellows and cracks. I buy again because it is great for watching the birds. Need a pole baffle to keep squirrels out..

In heavy wind the top screw will come off and mine fell to the ground about 15 feet and destroyed it. So, it requires periodic checking of the top screw to make sure it is tight. Otherwise, this is an excellent feeder and the seed does stay completely dry. To keep the starlings and grackles from reaching under and stealing the seed, I add an inch width of wire mesh around the top of the wire guard to keep the big birds from stealing seed.

It needs a swivel to keep the screws from loosening when the wind blows

Recently purchased this feeder as other feeders could not withstand the frequent rain and wind. I live near the Columbia gorge and experience both, wind and heavy rain; very often sidewise blowing. We get infrequent snow but occasionally get brief snow flurries and more so ice storms. In fact, the day after I set up this feeder, we got a 6" snow and ice storm. The feeder was dry. The birds happy, I was happier than the birds, I think. I highly recommend getting the optional squirrel baffle, not so much to defeat squirrels, but to help the birds hang on to to reach the seed.

Well made. However, considering the expense, I would look for something else if you have squirrel issues. It keeps the big guys out. However, the little reds can enter easily and have a nice protected feast! I wondered about giving 3 stars because it is a well constructed feeder. I took 2 stars off for the little red intruders! (I know, they need to eat too)!!