We have a little patch of concrete that is a sun trap but way to hot to sit out in. Since we brought the parasol, we are out here every sunny day. It’s very stylish and covers the space we have. I really like that you can tilt the shade to maximise sun protection. The only negative would be that the specifications advise a parasol base of 15kg. I would recommend more as it has caught the wind a few times and took flight. Apart from that minor point (that we can change), I’m very happy with my purchase.