I did not want this product for outdoors, but it was ideal for what I needed. I wanted a rail to put around the opening in my loft, so that when I went into the loft, it would be safer as I wouldn't be in danger of accidentally slipping into the gap! Obviously, i had to buy the correct screws for going into wood and not stone, - which were the ones provided with the rails, but the actual product was great. Easy to fit and I am now more secure when I venture up there to try to sort out the 50 years of clutter which has accumulated! I would definately recommend.