Dear customer, I apologize for the less than completely satisfied feeling you are left with, but this is our most inexpensive umbrella. Did you reach out to our customer service team @ ezreplacement.com to discuss your issues? If we reviewed your case and found the issues you are having to be a defect, we will gladly replace the product under warranty, as even our lowest cost umbrella should not have left you unsatisfied. While we are still confident that the quality of our umbrella for this price point is greater than our competition, if you are still have concerns about durability, we have slightly more expensive models with a stronger frame and thicker material that you can also shop here at HomeDepot.com. We hope you will give Sun-Ray another try, or reach out if you would like to discuss your original purchase.