I really like this half round umbrella and my neighbors agree with me that the shape is unique. I can open it on my small deck and do not need to worry about my door hitting it when the umbrella is open. My only disappointment is that is does not have ties attached like my other umbrella to tie it shut. I bought a bungee cord to keep it together and hope after a rain, the colors from the bungee cord do not discolor the umbrella. Adding a tie-back on this umbrella is highly recommended to the manufacturer.