This umbrella is a piece of junk. I bought it thinking it would hold steady, but every puff of a breeze blows this thing everywhere, and a strong fist would probably break it. It's creaky, and my husband feels that it will break before the summer is over because the middle bar where the lever is located is flimsy. I opened it up to see what kind of shade it provides, but it spins and shades more of the yard than our actual table. I used garden planters to hold it down. I don't recommend this if you want a long term sun solution. We already know what's coming next year.