The Umbrella is huge! Definitely needs a team of 2 to put it together. We tried to align the umbrella top as shown on the instructions. We were unable to align after multiple attempts. The top part was to heavy for us to keep trying. We decided to detach the bottom pole from the base, then aligned and connected the tow parts. We then mounted the whole unit back to the bast. It was a lot easier that way. Just know that you will need at least an extra hand to help with that part. Also the base is huge, just as the umbrella itself. If you have limited space in your deck, then I recommend measuring your space before you purchase. Other than the little struggle with set-up, our umbrella looks great! We love the shade! It is easy to adjust the shade position! Also with a little help, you can always reposition the base if you so wish.