PURPLE LEAF 8' X 8' Patio Umbrella Outdoor Cantilever Umbrella, Aluminum Offset Umbrella with Champagne Frame and 360° Rotation for Pool Deck Garden, Turquoise Blue

The umbrella is very high end and looks it. We had it up in twenty mph wind and quickly decided that we didn't feel comfortable with that next to windows and people. In ten mph wind the next day it was totally stable so maybe we will gain confidence on that front. I will say the sand in the base is not easy. We were able to get 85 lbs or so in each side and maybe can add a little more in a few days. I cut a Clorox jug to use as funnel which sped up the process. We are going to purchase the cover now. And one of the parts on the turn mechanism was welded crooked. Needed extra washers to level out it out orwould have had a considerable "lean" on the pole. So maybe be ready for minor alterations..

Easy assembly and even easier operation. Looks great too.

I've tried to figure out for some time now how to best provide late afternoon shade for two chairs on my deck, which faces due west. Once I finally found the right product (this one) I had to determine the best way to mount it securely.Purple Leaf provides a few options, but you have to dig around a bit to find them. I found the "standard" way the least palatable.By the way, if you are wondering if Purple Leaf is a great company with great products, wonder no more; they are. I had a number of interactions with them as I tried to figure out the best solution for my mounting and they were responsive and helpful.My deck joists are 16" on center apart. Additionally, I cannot get access underneath my desk and, since it's a composite deck with "invisible" clips that hold my deck down, removing a portion of the deck to get access to construct a box to attach this base to wasn't an option.So I made a 17" x 17" frame out of treated lumber, which I attached to my joists using 5.5" lag screws; then, I painted the Purple Leaf plate and my frame the same color. I used the 16 mounting screws with 1.25" stainless lag screws to bolt the steel plate to the frame I made.Some have simply used the 16 holes to screw the place to the deck but, given that my deck is composite, not wood, I didn't trust that. And the big "X" base that comes witht the umbrella, held down with either the water/sand weight, sand bags, patio blocks or the life would not have been to my liking. If you have a wooden deck of pressure treated lumber, you're probably OK just screwing the base to the deck.Time will tell if this holds up, but I have a feeling it's not going anywhere since I really over-engineered this solution.Very, very happy with my purchase. The umbrella is well-constructed and the provided hardware is top-notch. While it's recommended to have two people for the final mounting, I was able to handle it just fine by myself at 67 years of age.

Purple Leaf is truly an amazing company and their products are so beautiful. The umbrella is easy to assemble and maneuver. I can’t wait to enjoy it.

Beautiful umbrella. Covers our entire table and chairs. Unfortunately the base is separate but necessary. We also had to buy a separate cover. Haven’t used a lot yet. Waiting for warmer days. Fairly easy to put together. You might need another person to help you though. Read the instructions.

We have two Purple umbrellas now. One has lasted over 4 years out in all elements. Tough umbrellas, color stays solid and protects from sun rays on humans and pets. Assembly is two person job however, but it's a solid piece so it is well, heavy and solid.

We received our 9'x11' Purple Leaf umbrella in great condition, other than a cracked cover plate for the base. We contacted Purple Leaf which responded quickly and apologized for the damaged part. We received a replacement part in a timely manner. We are loving our umbrella which helps shade our very hot and sunny patio. (1st pic is damaged part, 2nd pic is replaced part).

We didn’t keep the umbrella, as it just wasn’t going to work in our space. With that said, the umbrella is really nice and was of high quality. I was disappointed to send it back. Just make sure you measure not only width but height also. I would definitely recommend it.