This is a great umbrella! It covers a large area and was easy to assemble.  I would definitely recommend this it was a great value and looks very nice on my patio.  I love the shade it provides and how easily if folds up or down.  It did require additional purchase of sand to weigh down the base but it has a really nice covering over the base once you add the sand. The base is located in the middle so you need to have or arrange your furniture around it. We put our table and chair set on one side and made a sitting area on the other side overlooking our firepit. Overall great purchase.