We got this umbrella primarily to keep the caterpillar poop that falls from the trees above our deck off of our patio furniture, so plan to keep it open as much as possible. We have nice shade already; it just comes with a price//poop.
The first night we got the umbrella, we left it open. It was a bit windy and though we got a 50lb base, it tipped over, so the wind didnt go through the top enough. However, nothing broke on it.
The second night we had it up, we had a heavy downpour. I had left the umbrella only partially open and in the morning, water was beaded up on the outside of it. So, I like the fabric, and I hope the umbrella works to keep our cushions caterpillar/poop free, or at least to a minimum. We live in Maine on a lake in a cove, so generally not overly windy. I believe I would buy this product again.
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We got this umbrella primarily to keep the caterpillar poop that falls from the trees above our deck off of our patio furniture, so plan to keep it open as much as possible. We have nice shade already; it just comes with a price//poop. The first night we got the umbrella, we left it open. It was a bit windy and though we got a 50lb base, it tipped over, so the wind didnt go through the top enough. However, nothing broke on it. The second night we had it up, we had a heavy downpour. I had left the umbrella only partially open and in the morning, water was beaded up on the outside of it. So, I like the fabric, and I hope the umbrella works to keep our cushions caterpillar/poop free, or at least to a minimum. We live in Maine on a lake in a cove, so generally not overly windy. I believe I would buy this product again.