This umbrella , along with the umbrella stand I bought to hold it, has been really wonderful to have for outside living this summer. Sturdy, attractive and easy to use. I should say however, that a lot of confusion could have been avoided if the instructions for the accompanying umbrella stand had been clearer for someone without mechanical aptitude. The instructions for assembly failed to mention that the screws needed for assembly were contained within the pole of the stand. Other parts were separate, so I kept hounding Wayfair to provide the screws needed for assembly. Otherwise instructions were clear. I'm sorry for all the confusion I caused your customer representatives.