MOUNTING BRACKET SOLD SEPARATELY: (Lifetime Mounting Kit Models: 9594, 1044). Due to the various mounting options (wall, roof, existing pole), expect to purchase additional hardware from a hardware store to complete the installation, depending on your chosen method of attachment. DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: 44-inch Impact backboard made of high-density polyethylene for superior durability, featuring UV-protected graphics that resist fading RIM: Classic rim constructed with 5/8-inch solid steel ring and 1/2-inch steel braces, complete with heavy-duty all-weather nylon net WEATHER RESISTANT: Built to withstand outdoor conditions with fade-resistant graphics and all-weather components for year-round play BACKBOARD RIM COMBO: Perfect for replacing existing Lifetime backboards or new installations with separately sold mounting kit.