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

I got this to block the sun around 2 pm in the day when I'm outside. Just buy an umbrella stand and you got it. The pole is a tiny bit smaller than the opening in the unbrella base you might have to put adjuster in, otherwise it will rotate with the wind. No assembling required, just slip into the stand, extend the pole as needed and unfold the unbrella and velcro it to the other side and that's it. Again the only issue I'm having is it flops around if there is a wind because the pole is not a standard umbrella size. reasonably priced and portable a plus too.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Excellent Quality – Transformed My Balcony This 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.

This was exactly what I was looking for as far as dimension and quality. I’m surprised that it has a high return rate. I give it 4.5 stars. I would have given 5 stars if I could have picked a different color.

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.

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.

Works great. Easy to set up. I have used it daily for a week and so far I’ve had no issues. Quality is great and haven’t had a single mobility issue this keeps my patio easily 10 degrees cooler and doubles as a privacy boost!

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.

The mounting brackets that come in the set are completely unsuitable and useless! I bought it because I saw the same umbrella with my neighbors, and for two days I tried to attach it, thinking I was doing something wrong! In the end, I asked my neighbors and found out that they also couldn’t successfully install the umbrella and ended up using zip ties they bought separately.