Best Choice Products 7.5ft Heavy-Duty Outdoor Market Patio Umbrella w/ Push Button Tilt, Easy Crank - Amethyst Purple

A: Avoid placing umbrella in direct sunlight. If its really bad and concerning, contact BCP product support for further observation. https://bestchoiceproducts.com/pages/help

A: how can they say? Do not put it in direct sunlight? That is what the manufacturer is saying? Isn't that the reason you're purchasing the umbrella to give you shade from the direct sunlight??

A: ribs not mentioned, however, this umbrella is very popular and robust.

A: Hi Teen, I will be happy to assist you with this question, The pole for our 7.5ft Outdoor Market Patio Umbrella is 96 inches tall, however the crank is located at approximately 3 inches from the ground up. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your interest in our umbrellas. -Roxanne P.

A: Hello Sh, yes, however, a sudden fast downpour in a particular location may allow water to permeate, overall the canopy does well in rain. Thank you.

A: Hello Smc, it more on the dull/matte side but not completely matte, still have some shine. Thank you.

A: Hello QA, this umbrella is designed to utilize a conventional umbrella stand. Unfortunately, there's no information on installing this umbrella on bleachers. Thank you.

A: Hello Hogz Dogz, they are very similar. Sea Glass is on the greenish side under direct sunlight. Thank you.

A: Hello Cah, they're very similar. Navy appears to be a lighter shade of blue when compared to dark blue under full sunlight. Thank you.

A: Hello Hawaii, unfortunately no. This umbrella is designed to use a standard umbrella base. Thank you.

A: Hello Roger, both are very similar. Coconut is slightly on the cream/vanilla side. Thank you.