The umbrella is of high quality materials.  Looks great. I love the dark green.   Directions are picture only and two people are needed to assemble as it is heavy and tips over. My biggest complaint is that the description does not mention that an additional base is needed if the umbrella is not going to be bolted to a deck. There is no way that the base it comes with will hold it up. This should be noted in the description! I ordered a separate base that I filled with sand. Works great now.