Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

It can be very confusing when you are selecting an outdoor umbrella. There are many characteristics to patio umbrella that can make a difference where you place and position them. Here are a few suggestions to help make the best patio umbrella choice possible

Types of Umbrella

1)Market Umbrella are more expensive than Standard Crank & Tilt Patio Umbrella. They are used in public areas such as restaurant or cafe as well as in home. They may have either a single or double vent on the top. Frames may be alum with crank and auto-tilt, or wood with pulley and rope. Like other Patio Umbrella, Market Umbrella require a base

2)Commercial Umbrella are ideal for your business, restaurant or other commercial application. They are constructed with heavy-duty alum center poles and fiberglass ribs for durability.

3)Patio Umbrella are generally for residential use on a patio or deck. They usually are placed in an outdoor table with a hole to accommodate the umbrella pole. Most often they require a base for support. Patio Umbrella may be pop-ups manual tilt, or auto-tilt. The frames for Patio Umbrella usually are made of alum. They have metal bell caps as finials

4)Beach Umbrella are made with alum, wood or fiberglass umbrella frames that are crafted to withstand strong winds and humidity. They are distinguished by their poles, which are pointed for use in the sand. Frames may be alum or wood, but Beach Umbrella never feature a tilt so they can withstand windy conditions. They have plastic bell caps as finials

5)Logo Umbrella Once you know what kind of umbrella you want, you may consider adding a logo. We have printing available to put your logo on your canvas, such as silk screening. If you are looking to promote a product or have logos printed on your umbrellas, the Logo Umbrella is the right choice

Alum Frame

1)Alum Frame with Steel Ribs These are the most economical frame sold. They are light weight umbrella poles that have steel ribs, great for outdoor eateries as well as residential

2)Alum Frame with Fiberglass Ribs These are light weight poles with more flexible ribs, great for breezy environments, like pool areas

3)Heavy Duty Alum Frame with Alum Ribs These umbrellas are your highest quality frame and are ideal for commercial outdoor applications. Most alum is naturally non corrosive the heavy duty frames are made to last longer

Wood Frame

1)Wood Frame with Steel Ribs These umbrella poles are made out of hardwood and great for the beach or pool areas. These are the most economical of all the wood frames

2)Wood Frame with Fiberglass Ribs These are hardwood umbrella poles made with fiberglass ribs, so they have more flexibility in high wind situations. These are slightly more in cost

3)Wood Market Frame These are umbrellas that have hardwood poles and thick wooden ribs. These are great in commercial outdoor environments, such as resorts and hotels

Fiberglass Frame Fiberglass is a very flexible and versatile non-corrosive material commonly used in fishing poles and boats. The fiberglass spokes in the umbrella frame makes the umbrella incredibly wind resistant. With fiberglass umbrellas, the spines actually bend in the wind and are less likely to damage. These are great frames for beach applications because they are so bendable in the wind

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