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Customer Reviews for Blue Star Group Off-The-Wall Brella 9 ft. Patio Half Umbrella in Green Olefin

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Model #OTWB-9OG

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  • 87% recommend this product
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The half umbrella is a great idea
I needed something to cut down heat on the slider outside of my living room and the ability to be able to sit this flush against a wall is a very nice and unique feature. I had some questions regarding size, color, and fabric type and was able speak, a couple of times, with John, the owner of Blue Star, and he was very helpful. I sent him pics of the space limitations that I was working with and hew was able to provide recommendations. I am happy with this product and highly recommend it.
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    We am very happy with our 9 Ft Blue Star Off the Wall Brella. We had hoped to put it on our deck,...
    We am very happy with our 9 Ft Blue Star Off the Wall Brella. We had hoped to put it on our deck, against the house, but knew that it would be too tall, so decided to put it against the deck railing instead and has worked out fine. We already had the 7 1/2 ft Off the Wall Brella at the end of the deck – over our table. Happy with both. Just 1 word of warning – if you are the type that HAS to have matching colors and you plan on buying more than 1 “Brella”– just be aware that the color of the Sunbrella fabric and the Olefin fabric are very different. I am attaching a couple of pictures to show the difference. The Sunbrella fabric in Antique Beige (one over the small table) is much lighter than the Olefin fabric in Antique Beige (the one at the center of the deck). Sunbrella is very light beige while the Olefin is a deeper beige. Not a big deal for us but might be to someone else – so I did want to mention it. Just bought both of them within the past couple of months so we have not had them long enough to know if one fabric is better than the other. I do love the idea of the 1/2 umbrella. Our deck is very small so would never had been able to do a full umbrella. They certainly seem to work blocking UV rays - and with my skin, I cannot afford to sit outside at all unless I am protected. So thanks to the "Brellas" I have been able to do that during this extremely hot summer in the Northeast. Good price from Home Depot and extremely fast delivery.
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    I love this umbrella. Very well made, and the color is perfect!
    I love this umbrella. Very well made, and the color is perfect!
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    I have a little deck outside my master bedroom that overlooks my herb garden and backyard and wan...
    I have a little deck outside my master bedroom that overlooks my herb garden and backyard and wanted an umbrella that would fit against the terrace, while covering the chairs on the deck. I had originally ordered the smaller 7.5ft half umbrella, but found that it didn't cover enough of the deck so I returned it for the 9ft and don't regret my decision. It's well made, sturdy, and covers just enough of the deck so I can sit outside with the dogs without getting roasted. The crank is super easy to use and I love that it has ties so it's not flopping around when unopened. Highly recommend this if you only have a small space or just need a little shade!
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      Great quality, and service from manufacturer
      I ordered green Sunbrella because it was the best price. I received a call from the manufacturer saying they were out of green. I decided on Navy, which was more expensive on the Home Depot site, but they didn't charge me any extra. He also said Home Depot site isn't very accurate on stock. After buying the cheaper $100 umbrellas, the quality on this one is amazing. I love that the handle is under the umbrella when folded, so you can actually get to it.
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        Half Umbrella Purchase Must Read
        Use a Half Moon shaped type base. Then, you MUST put a heavy piece of rock on it...I use a chunk of Flagstone. It's Heavy! You still need to fold down umbrella during high winds, but if you can't get to it quickly, this will keep it from immediately blowing over. Check base screw that holds umbrella in place every week if you live in windy conditions. I'll post this under the base I used as well.
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          Perfect umbrella for a seating area against the cabin! 1/2...
          Perfect umbrella for a seating area against the cabin! 1/2 an umbrella shades a whole lot of space!!
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          Works well against my patio door blocking the sun. ...
          Works well against my patio door blocking the sun. Whenever there is a strong wind in the area I have to remove the sunbrella from the base to keep it from falling due to top heavy.
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          You Get What You Pay For
          Best product on the market. This was exactly what I wanted. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s very well built and fits perfectly. This is an investment that I won’t have to replace every year. I contacted customer service and they were extremely helpful, friendly and most important, available. Only brand I would consider.
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            Dark color better than white. Sturdy. Worth the money....
            Dark color better than white. Sturdy. Worth the money.
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            Excellent quality & sturdy. Worth the money...
            Excellent quality & sturdy. Worth the money
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            they are a good quality olefin material I use umbrella covers when they are not in use and this...
            they are a good quality olefin material I use umbrella covers when they are not in use and this helps protect them and makes them last for many years. The natural color looks great with my sun room.
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            Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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            This umbrella did what I wanted. It came looking great,...
            This umbrella did what I wanted. It came looking great, the fabric and pole all look super. I attached it to a fence, so did not need to get a stand. No complaints. It does the job and looks great. I purchased 3 of them in Black Sunbrella fabric.
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            The umbrella was perfect!!!! Exactly what we needed....
            The umbrella was perfect!!!! Exactly what we needed.
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            Excellent product.Umbrellaworksverywellandmatchingstandisverysturdy....
            Excellent product.Umbrellaworksverywellandmatchingstandisverysturdy.
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            It’s made much better than any other ones we bought....
            It’s made much better than any other ones we bought.
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            Bluestar 1/2 patio umbrella
            I never knew there was such a compact little one and a half 9 foot umbrella but this one is a homerun, the quality, the color, and everything is very good quality and assembly. Even the winding mechanism has a nice little clicking sound when erected.
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              Able to setup easily. Have used this for our...
              Able to setup easily. Have used this for our grill area, additional shade against our existing gazebo, and for our pets who lay in the play sand. Be good if you can provide a cover when not in use for the winter. Otherwise, plan to dismantle and place in storage until next summer.
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              It sounds like an easy purchase. Promised delivery for Aug 3. It's now Aug 24th and there is no i...
              It sounds like an easy purchase. Promised delivery for Aug 3. It's now Aug 24th and there is no idea when this will ship. This often happens with Home Depot. I hope that they will resolve this problem soon and that the umbrella will be a good value.
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                Perfect fit for our deck....
                Perfect fit for our deck.
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                Really nice quality and size. Works perfectly for our condo...
                Really nice quality and size. Works perfectly for our condo balcony. Purchased the half base stand for the umbrella too. It is also a solid piece and looks like it should last.
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                I bought three half umbrellas this summer. This one...
                I bought three half umbrellas this summer. This one is by far the best. It was more expensive than the others, but once I got it, I could see that it was built better. It was still more than I would have like to spend, but it was worth it.
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                Works perfectly for the area...
                Works perfectly for the area
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                Really nice; I wish it were a little larger but...
                Really nice; I wish it were a little larger but I am enjoying using it ;-)
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                This is the second I’ve purchased. The first lasted five...
                This is the second I’ve purchased. The first lasted five years of 24 hour abuse. It kept its color and overall appearance much longer than the cheaper umbrellas. I expect this one to last as long or longer if I put it away during the winter months.
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                Great purchase!
                Great purchase!
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