My wife and I have and 12x20 stone patio that gets full direct sunlight from 10am-5pm. We considered getting a sunsetter awning ($4-5k) or doing a DIY shade sail (but wouldn’t have enough mounting points). Ultimately we discovered and settled on this umbrella and we’re so glad we did!Its very sturdy and easy to assemble. The canopy material is high quality and durable and I really appreciate the design of the 4 piece base which makes it really easy to fill and even move around if needed. Color was accurate. The value for the money is just unbeatable. It can get pretty windy here and so far its stood up well to the elements, but you definitely need to be mindful of the wind and close it if its getting too windy.Everyone is impressed with how incredibly easy it is to open and close (takes just a few seconds). Even though our patio is 12x20, this 10x10 umbrella provides sufficient shade and in the afternoon the entire patio is actually shaded! The solar powered lights work nicely in the dark. Not too bright, but certainly enough to see yourself and others in the dark.I highly recommend this product if you need an affordable shade solution!