This umbrella is a terrific addition to any outdoor living space.  I got mine to go with my wrought iron table and chair set.  The umbrella was easy to assemble and fit perfectly into the center hole of the table.  Its crank handle makes it a breeze to open and close.  It even tilts using the crank handle. The umbrella is 9 feet in diameter so it really provides shade to a large space.  It is made of a polyester material that provides UV protection and is water repellent.  Note this umbrella also fits a standard umbrella base but does not include a base.