I did not want to spend 150 on the base, so I bought eight 16 inch square pavers and placed them two deep into each corner of the cross shaped frame.which holds it down well. Each paver weighs 37 lbs which is over 300 lbs. Then I used bricks to sit on top of the exposed frame .flower pots on top of pavers.looks much more beautiful than big black plastic thing!! My iPad will not take a photo at this time( such a fickle friend ) . I got the 10 ft square size use I think you loose some shade with the round shape. I am very happy so far. We will see how it ages. BTW I spent 40 on the pavers.a bargain!
Dont need to buy the expensive base
I did not want to spend 150 on the base, so I bought eight 16 inch square pavers and placed them two deep into each corner of the cross shaped frame.which holds it down well. Each paver weighs 37 lbs which is over 300 lbs. Then I used bricks to sit on top of the exposed frame .flower pots on top of pavers.looks much more beautiful than big black plastic thing!! My iPad will not take a photo at this time( such a fickle friend ) . I got the 10 ft square size use I think you loose some shade with the round shape. I am very happy so far. We will see how it ages. BTW I spent 40 on the pavers.a bargain!