I have only had the umbrella up for about 2 weeks. It seems to be very well constructed. I am not sure what I was expecting, but I am surprised at the simplicity of the design.
The umbrella arrived via Fedex Home Delivery - well packed and in pristine condition. The installation instructions were relatively easy to follow. I installed the umbrella on a deck, so I had the "deck plate" option. I did have to go purchase some lag screws - to complete the installation (it would seem like they could be included with the deck plate kit).
Although they do recommend that you close the umbrella during rain/wind, the umbrella was very stable in a small unexpected rain/wind storm.
The umbrella opens and closes very easily with a small crank. You can also rotate (around) the whole umbrella assembly and tip the umbrella (only) as needed - depending on the sun's position.
Lastly, the entire umbrella can be easily removed and stored at the end of the season - leaving only the deck plate on the deck. The deck plate is roughly 9 inches round and 1/2 inch thick, so it will not bother anything at all. I will probably just put a table over it!
All in all, I am a very happy guy."..." Read more
- Ken Z in Cumming, GA