Patio Umbrellas

A cantilever umbrella provides unobstructed shade to the space underneath the canopy, making it a perfect shelter for patio seating, dining, and commercial venues like cafes and restaurants. In addition to common features like 360 rotation and height adjustment, some cantilever umbrellas even feature an automatic opening and closing function to give customers a more convenient experience.

Polyester fabric is the best material for outdoor patio umbrellas. This material is resistant to wear and tear and good at retaining color. With a PU coating, they are also excellent at UV reflection and water blocking, providing reliable protection.

A pergola should be attached directly to a paved slab foundation to ensure stability. For larger pergolas, a solid concrete base that can be anchored is an essential part of providing stable and durable support.

Darker colors like blue, navy, and black can absorb a great portion of UV rays and heat. With these colors, you can prevent harmful rays from reaching your skin.

To give your spot the most shade, a square or rectangular patio umbrella is the best option. They often provide up to 30% more shade than the round shape. Besides, changing the angle of your canopy is another effective way to maximize the shady area.

It’s common to see a cantilever umbrella sway when there is wind. The slight sway can help the umbrella to counteract the wind and maintain its structure in a balanced position. However, it’s recommended to close the umbrella if your cantilever umbrella sways too much in the wind.

Yes, a base is required to secure your cantilever umbrella. A heavy-duty base can hold the pole of your umbrella tightly, preventing the potential risk of falling. You can choose a fillable base with wheels to gain more portability.

Water and sand are both suitable and easy-to-get materials to fill up a base, but sand often has a heavier unit weight (1600 kg/m³) than water (1000 kg/m³). If you need to frequently move around the umbrella, water is a suitable option. If you want to maximize the stability of your base, natural sand is recommended.

The specific load of your base depends on the umbrella’s size and weather conditions. Generally, a 10*10 cantilever umbrella requires a base of 180 pounds of weight to stay steady, while a 10*13 cantilever umbrella requires at least 200 pounds of weight. Be aware that a larger cantilever umbrella in a windy condition will require more loads.

If you want to keep the cantilever umbrella in a fixed position, you can dig a hole in the deck or concrete floor and build a mounting with in-ground anchors. For a temporary enhancement, you can add extra sandbags or other heavy loads to the existing base.