Whether you’re looking for extra shade or a pop of color in your outdoor space, there’s more to choosing an umbrella than meets the eye. And while it’s easy to choose the canopy fabric, there’s a technical side to finding the patio umbrella that suits your needs. Read on for all the information you need to find the right outdoor umbrellas for your space.
Center Pole or Side Mount
First thing: Is your umbrella going to be freestanding or at the center of an outdoor table? If the latter, you’ll need a center pole umbrella. If your table doesn’t come equipped with a center cut hole, or you’re looking to shade a lounge area, you can assess the amount of shade you need and use either a freestanding side mount (for more shade coverage) or a center pole umbrella with a base set near the seating (for less shade coverage). Our side mount cantilever umbrellas offer extra versatility as they swivel and tilt, so you can chase the shade with the turn of a knob or slide of a lever.
Center Poles
Select GVM 2 tiers center pole umbrella with 8 stable ribs, confirm your table’s hole measures greater than 2 inches wide to accommodate the pole.
Side Mounts
With a larger scale, side mount umbrellas are an excellent choice for their versatility in covering both dining and lounge areas. They also help anchor a space as their reach can clearly define a specific area on large patios.
Umbrella Stabilization
To prevent tipping, it is essential you properly secure your umbrella. It’s important to note that even if your dining table has a hole for the umbrella, you’ll need the extra reinforcement of a base to stabilize it. Our side mount umbrellas include a base – carefully read their safety instructions as some may require separate pavers or sand to be fully stabilized. (Some text from frontgate.com)