Toss out the old, tired umbrellas on your patio and invest in high-quality outdoor umbrellas to give your outdoor area a fresh, modern facelift. You can choose from three main types:
1. Centre pole – This is the common type of umbrella with a pole in the middle, which can be slid into a table with a hole in the middle or into a concrete base.
2. Wall-mounted – As the name suggests, this type of umbrella is mounted off a wall. It is designed for smaller outdoor areas or those with limited ability to mount on the ground.
3. Cantilever – One of the most versatile outdoor umbrellas, the cantilever also frees up floor space in the key areas because the pole is to one side (rather than in the middle). Another advantage about the cantilever-style is that some models have the ability to mount multiple (up to four) umbrellas off the one pole.
Common umbrella shapes are square and octagonal. If you want to create a rectangular umbrella shaded area which actually suits many applications, opt for ‘multi-mast’ cantilever umbrellas that attach two square canopies off the one mast/pole, thus creating a rectangle umbrella in effect but still with only one cantilever pole to the side of the umbrellas. You can also configure a multi-mast cantilever umbrella to make an L-shape (with 3 umbrellas) or a large square (with 4 umbrellas). All these adjoining cantilever umbrellas can be interconnected with optional rain gutters thus forming a completely covered area without any gaps between the umbrellas.
Outdoor umbrellas should be stylish and functional. If you live in a coastal area, opt for high-wind performance umbrellas that can withstand winds up to 90km/h. If you are the type to enjoy the outdoors from dawn till dusk, choose a rotating and tilting umbrella option allowing you to adjust your outdoor umbrella during the day to suit the angle of the sun.
Also consider an option that offers LED Lighting built in to the umbrella frame, allowing you to enjoy the warm summer evenings and creating classy ambiance when the sun has disappeared.
Make sure that your outdoor umbrella offers SPF 50+ protection. Choose canopies that are made with Sunbrella or Dickson acrylic, which is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. You might also want to check the OEKOTEX rating of your outdoor umbrella canopy to ensure it is environmentally friendly. Ensure that your umbrella is supplied with a protection cover to use over the umbrella when collapsed down as this will greatly increase the longevity of the umbrella and keep it looking crisp and smart.
1. Centre pole – This is the common type of umbrella with a pole in the middle, which can be slid into a table with a hole in the middle or into a concrete base.
2. Wall-mounted – As the name suggests, this type of umbrella is mounted off a wall. It is designed for smaller outdoor areas or those with limited ability to mount on the ground.
3. Cantilever – One of the most versatile outdoor umbrellas, the cantilever also frees up floor space in the key areas because the pole is to one side (rather than in the middle). Another advantage about the cantilever-style is that some models have the ability to mount multiple (up to four) umbrellas off the one pole.
Common umbrella shapes are square and octagonal. If you want to create a rectangular umbrella shaded area which actually suits many applications, opt for ‘multi-mast’ cantilever umbrellas that attach two square canopies off the one mast/pole, thus creating a rectangle umbrella in effect but still with only one cantilever pole to the side of the umbrellas. You can also configure a multi-mast cantilever umbrella to make an L-shape (with 3 umbrellas) or a large square (with 4 umbrellas). All these adjoining cantilever umbrellas can be interconnected with optional rain gutters thus forming a completely covered area without any gaps between the umbrellas.
Outdoor umbrellas should be stylish and functional. If you live in a coastal area, opt for high-wind performance umbrellas that can withstand winds up to 90km/h. If you are the type to enjoy the outdoors from dawn till dusk, choose a rotating and tilting umbrella option allowing you to adjust your outdoor umbrella during the day to suit the angle of the sun.
Also consider an option that offers LED Lighting built in to the umbrella frame, allowing you to enjoy the warm summer evenings and creating classy ambiance when the sun has disappeared.
Make sure that your outdoor umbrella offers SPF 50+ protection. Choose canopies that are made with Sunbrella or Dickson acrylic, which is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. You might also want to check the OEKOTEX rating of your outdoor umbrella canopy to ensure it is environmentally friendly. Ensure that your umbrella is supplied with a protection cover to use over the umbrella when collapsed down as this will greatly increase the longevity of the umbrella and keep it looking crisp and smart.
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