Umbrellas & Bases
When many people think of an umbrella, they probably focused on a simple, small umbrella used by a single person when it is raining outside. But the range, scope, and use of umbrellas and bases go much further than that. Main use of an umbrella is for shade, to provide cooling effect, or to keep dry amongst other things. Stylish and contemporary realize how great it is to have umbrella and base canvases sprinkled with color added
flavor to outdoor gardens or patio furniture. Conversations talks in the shade, late night dinners with a breeze and many more with all these items under umbrellas and basses can be possible now.
Features of patio umbrellas and bases
Patio umbrella poles:- The normal average height of a patio umbrella pole is 8 feet. Some can be taller. A few umbrella poles may be shaped as curved, or offset, to hang the patio umbrella over an area without a pole being in the way.
Patio umbrella frames:- Most patio umbrella frames are made from wood, fiberglass or metal. Wood patio umbrella frames are elegant along and go well with tropical or traditional settings. Metal and fiberglass umbrella frames have special features that can blend with almost all weather conditions.
Materials used to make garden umbrellas and patios
Wood: - Frames and poles are usually made of teak or Asian hardwoods or timber. .Umbrellas consists of a center pole that usually comes in one or two pieces, measuring 1.375 inches to 2 inches in diameter. Poles usually make a manual lift or pulley mechanism and a holding pin. Ribs are sturdy, but unable absorb strong gusts of wind.
Fiberglass: - It’s an option for wooden umbrella and bases. Poles here can come as a solid piece or two piece poles. Umbrella ribs are ideal for wind-resistant market and patio or garden umbrellas due to their properties to absorb strong wind gusts.
Metal/Aluminum: - Patio or garden umbrella can consist of poles which can be one or two pieces. Umbrellas can open and close with a crank, manual lift, pulley mechanism, quick lift or remote control. Poles of this umbrella features push-button tilting, non-tilting, auto-tilting and full rotations (offset umbrellas).Frames and poles also come in a large selection of colors with these umbrellas.
