We purchased this umbrella after looking at many. This was a bit more expensive, but had better reviews. Overall, we are very pleased with it. The umbrella arrived in a box that was beat up and open on one end. There was some minimal damage but not worth returning the umbrella; did not affect function and you would have to look hard to find the small dings. All parts were present and install was easy.
You might note we have an unconventional base mount. I used 5 x 3/8 lag bolts and washers to level the base and secure it to the trunk of our beloved shade tree which sadly passed away last year. Until we can grow a new tree nearby, we needed some instant shade as we head into the hot desert summer months where we live. I mounted the umbrella to the tree as an experiment and temporary solution. I will likely dig a posthole slightly to the side of the current mount and pour it full of concrete, then set four mounting bolts in it.as shown in the photo I found in another review. As this umbrella is currently mounted, it is too high. Its a very tall umbrella; I left the stump high for the first try but will either cut it down about a foot and remount it, or do the concrete base. The cross braces included with the kit are very sturdy, but would take up a lot of room compared to a solid base which is what we will stick with.
In any event, the umbrella is of good quality and should last us for awhile. It does move around on a breezy day but thats to be expected. All told, we are happy with this purchase, and the seller will send us a cover for the umbrella soon they say. They were good to communicate with. Recommended! :/)
Our New Shade Tree.
We purchased this umbrella after looking at many. This was a bit more expensive, but had better reviews. Overall, we are very pleased with it. The umbrella arrived in a box that was beat up and open on one end. There was some minimal damage but not worth returning the umbrella; did not affect function and you would have to look hard to find the small dings. All parts were present and install was easy. You might note we have an unconventional base mount. I used 5 x 3/8 lag bolts and washers to level the base and secure it to the trunk of our beloved shade tree which sadly passed away last year. Until we can grow a new tree nearby, we needed some instant shade as we head into the hot desert summer months where we live. I mounted the umbrella to the tree as an experiment and temporary solution. I will likely dig a posthole slightly to the side of the current mount and pour it full of concrete, then set four mounting bolts in it.as shown in the photo I found in another review. As this umbrella is currently mounted, it is too high. Its a very tall umbrella; I left the stump high for the first try but will either cut it down about a foot and remount it, or do the concrete base. The cross braces included with the kit are very sturdy, but would take up a lot of room compared to a solid base which is what we will stick with. In any event, the umbrella is of good quality and should last us for awhile. It does move around on a breezy day but thats to be expected. All told, we are happy with this purchase, and the seller will send us a cover for the umbrella soon they say. They were good to communicate with. Recommended! :/)