Delighted with this parasol, it's not cheap but the build quality is excellent, good design, operates easy up and down and it looks great. I bought this primarily as a rain shelter and I can confirm it's absolutely fine in light to moderate rain with no leaks being water resistant (not waterproof) with just a few drips coming in down the lifting mechanism during heavy prolonged rain. I fixed it straight to the wall using standard rain pipe brackets so its flat against the house wall. Would I recommend it? Yes go for it!