This 60 m (196in) exterior clothes dryer is retracted via a telescopic mechanism which has a convenient pull line at hand height (avoiding bending). Entire mechanism is made of 100% anodised alumninum . Clothes line can be hidden under coated aluminum protective flaps when not in use. The flaps on this item are a green color. Includes a plastic ground socket for embedding in concrete. Other optional sockets are available (see accessories below)