Grand patioGrand patio Balcony Umbrella, JENA 6x4 FT Outdoor Umbrella, Rectangular Flat Canopy Versatile Patio Shade with 360 Degree Roating Knob for Deck Apartment, Beige

I’m very happy with this beautiful and elegant umbrella. It looks sophisticated with its tassels. It got rained on many times and the fabric is holding up very well. I have been using it for about two months and have not discovered fading or any damage. I keep it outside day and night, no matter the weather. It’s very stable and does not turn over from winds. The fabric is thick enough to block the sun well. I like that it can be easily tilted. It’s lightweight and easy for me to install. It is not possible to change the umbrella hight though which is not important for me.

It is perfect for small places and I love the fact that you can have the umbrella horizontally or vertically. Shades well and looks good. I got 2 of them and we are so happy.

Overall a nicely designed product… opens and closes with ease and no assembly required…. but have no idea why the company made the pole diameter too small for any base. Such an easy fix for the company to make an 1-1/2 pole… as others have mentioned I searched endlessly for a base that would accommodate a 1.06–1.125 pole but with no luck… for now I rigged the base I bought to keep the pole secure and will probably use some type of tape to make the pole wider at the area where the support screw adjusts …. also another recommendation for the company is to put an air vent/flap in the center (like other umbrellas have) to better accommodate windy conditions… definitely recommend at least a 50lb base… Considering right now there is really nothing else on the market comparable content right now to make this work….

The media could not be loaded. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Excellent Quality – Transformed My BalconyThis umbrella has completely upgraded my outdoor space. The fabric is thick, durable, and feels high quality. It’s sturdy enough to handle Oklahoma winds and provides great shade and privacy. I used simple Velcro straps to secure it to my balcony railing, and it hasn’t moved an inch.It opens and closes in seconds, and the adjustable design means I can use it fully open or partially depending on the weather. Whether it’s sunny or raining, I’m comfortable and protected. It’s made my balcony feel like a true oasis. Highly recommend to anyone looking to create a more functional and relaxing outdoor area.

I've been using this for only a few days. It's doing what I wanted it do, so I'm happy with it. I hope that continues!I bought this "umbrella" (it's rectangular so is actually a sun shade) to place near the edge of my 8' x 11' goldfish pond/water feature to provide some shade and thus some slight cooling on part of the pond, as there are no trees nearby. Without any shade, algae proliferates in the hot summer sun, and the water gets quite warm. But some shade and cooler water are also better for my two dozen fish. The fact that this umbrella is so maneuverable makes it quite useful.Incidentally, since a normal umbrella stand wouldn't work in our case, to anchor the umbrella I'm using the Dakepole umbrella sand anchor which I also bought from amazon. (It's not just for sand.) It screws into the ground and is very secure (total length 17" and it's screwed in about 12-13 inches).Back to the umbrella itself: The frame is relatively sturdy but will almost certainly not withstand heavy winds or thunderstorms. So I fold it down at night, since if it rains or the wind comes up it will (presumably!) still be there in the morning. When it gets cold, it will be easy to just take it out of the anchor and put it away for the winter.So far, so good.

The pole diameter is about 1 1/16 inch to 1 1/8 inches across, which is much smaller than most of the standard bases out there. Spent literally hours trying to find a compatible base / stand. Ordered an adapter kit and returned it because the 1 inch adapter (Amazon Pick) was too small being slightly smaller than diameter just mentioned. And, because this umbrella needs to be moved frequently in practice (due to moving sun patterns and its small size), a base with wheels or one that can be easily lifted along with the pole (tightly secured) is a requirement. This makes finding a suitable base that much more difficult. I've about given up and will probably return this.[UPDATE]After working with mounting this item for a couple weeks, I've downgraded review from two stars to one star for two reasons....1) after considerable back and forth with manufacturer (inquiring if they have compatible stands) they wrote: "So sorry we don't have any suitable stands or clips for sale at the moment." It appears they don't sell and cannot recommend any matching stands for their own product.2) MAJOR DESIGN FLAW... I also researched deck-mount and handrail-mount systems and found this amazing looking item ("Rail-EZ NextGen Umbrella Mounting System"). However, with the 6x4 rectangular umbrella (the flat screen version), the controls for adjusting hight and rotation are on one side of the canvass, while the clip for opening and closing the canvass between uses is on the opposite side of the canvas. Therefore, you need to walk around both sides of the "umbrella" to open it up to a rectangle, and then adjust it. That is not possible on a balcony or common deck set up. If ALL controls were on one side of the canvass, I would have many more mounting options. : |For these reasons, we will be returning the item.