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

This has been really great. It has a slight convex or concave curve to it (can pop either way) and it stays relatively still in the wind when you tighten the top ball joint. Tips any which way. I used the clamp it comes with to attach to the banister, but that wasn't enough to keep it stable so I added just a single zip tie to the bottom and that was all it took. It totally changed my ability to use my balcony in the summer.

Amazing!! Does exactly what I need it to do. My only complaint, well...2 really. First, I wish it had been available in other colors. Second, a section of a seem seems to be rather strained, and might rip. Considering finding a patch or something in hopes of preventing such from happening. I used a specific mount for the railing on my patio. And the thing just fits perfectly and works perfectly. Love the way this things folds up!! Recommend!!!

I’ve been using this umbrella for over a year. The full tilt (in my case) is necessary to create privacy from the neighbors (my balcony is just outside of a neighborhood swimming pool and the hot afternoon sun) and it’s the only thing that prevents the umbrella from flopping around in the wind. It is not wind or water resistant, it will flex in the wind, and although it does provide shade there’s little cooling effect. Wish it was made from a different, heavy duty material and had color options.

This sunshade was exactly what we needed to block out the glare of the setting sun on our deck that our umbrella couldn’t quite tilt enough to block. We did put it in a stand on wheels in case we need to move it to adjust the shad we need. We just fold it down when we don’t need it. Absolutely recommend!

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.

Good quality, easy to set up and adjust. It has 2 knobs - one for height and the other for rotating. Bought for 2nd floor, West facing balcony. I didn’t use the rail attachment that came with it only bc it looked more complicated than buying an easier one.

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.

It's a great design but after using it for less than a week and moving it a couple of times, one of the fabric corners ripped. The fabric doesn't stay fully expanded now. I think I can fix it but it shouldn't have ripped so easily. I did not force anything on the device and was careful when expanding it.

The evening sun made our balcony inbearable in full sun. Tried regular patio umbrella but didn’t reach the right angle to block the light. This is perfect!! Can change the angle to fit the changing light. Easy to set up and seems like will be durable.

Put it up in balcony. Quality good. Keeps out sun. Happy with it. Square shape good for hanging off side of balcony so it doesn’t take up space.

Parecem ser bastante robustos apesar de ainda não termos testado com vento.

Very good, wind resistant, reliable

This summer in Calgary, Alberta, we have not had any or very little wind. As a result, this Balcony Umbrella works great to keep the sun off my bedroom window and wall behind the balcony. For this purpose, the umbrella works great. However, remember that the cloth is thin and will not survive rough handling. However, if you live in an apartment with wind gusts or a steady wind, I am not sure how the umbrella will hold up. Something else. I have placed a small fan on the balcony floor to move the hot air trapped between the umbrella and my bedroom wall. The combination of the two really reduces the temperature by 10 degrees C in my bedroom..