This patio umbrella is perfect for my needs. I have a pergola over my patio and was getting too much sun - I love to be able to sit outside whenever I choose - no matter what time of day. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to have a cover fitted onto the pergola, I thought I would try getting an umbrella first to see if this could be an alternative solution. The challenge was to find an umbrella that would fit under the pergola when fully opened. THIS WAS IT!!! So happy with this solution. While it is not waterproof, it is still perfect for my needs. Looks fantastic on my patio, too. I highly recommend if you need a "smaller" patio umbrella.