Outdoor Umbrellas
Outdoor patio umbrellas are durable and extremely convenient. Their user-friendly, inviting style makes them the perfect complement for your patio or any outdoor setting.
Durability
Of all outdoor patio umbrellas, aluminum-framed umbrellas are the most durable and practical. The aluminum is treated with powder coat enamel that makes the frame attractive and weatherproof. The frame will not rust or peel, even after years of use. Convenient crank lift and tilting features are common in aluminum outdoor patio umbrellas.
Functional and Convenient Umbrellas
The most functional outdoor patio umbrellas come equipped with crank lifts that allow you to quickly and easily open the umbrella for use and then just as easily fold and store it for use later. Patio umbrellas with aluminum frames offer a tilting feature to finely tune umbrella coverage. Also, if you choose a free-standing or offset umbrella, you will be able to rotate it full circle. This allows you to enjoy perfect shade anytime of day.
Materials
Outdoor patio umbrellas use materials that have been UV treated to make the fabric more resistant to splitting, cracking, and fading. This treatment will, of course, extend the life of the umbrella and help retain it’s clean, attractive appearance. These fabrics are also suited to withstand mild to moderate wind gusts without tearing. Though there are several colors and color combinations to choose from, remember that darker colors tend to offer more protection from the sun.
Sizing
Making sure your umbrella is correctly sized for the intended area is important for two main reasons. First, if you get an umbrella that is too big for the area, you will get a lot of shade, but it will visually overwhelm the area. If the umbrella is too small, not only will you have an unbalanced look, you probably won’t have enough shade either. Generally, umbrellas should be slightly larger than the area you wish to shade such as your patio table and chairs.
You will more fully enjoy relaxing on your patio or any outdoor setting under the quick convenience of a built-to-last patio umbrella. |
