subject: Wood Market Umbrella - 10 Considerations When Buying One [print this page] A wood market umbrella is perfect accessory for your porch, pool, yard, when the weather is good and you want to be outside, but still enjoy some shade.
Ten considerations prior to purchasing a patio market umbrella:
CONSTRUCTION:
CANOPY MATERIAL: Check for durability, any guarantees, sun resistance, to keep it vivid, water repellency and tear resistance, you will be amazed how a consistent but little wind can tease at weak fabric.
TILT ABILITY: Do you want your umbrella to have a tilt ability, using multiple hinged pole shafts, so that the shaded spot can be clear of the umbrella pole and stand.
POLE CONSTRUCTION: Wood poles can just be wood, like as Asian hardwood or they can be composite with steel strengthening. Aluminum poles are also available. It's personal preference.
STRUTS MATERIAL: Usually this will be the same as the pole material although I have seen additional materials like fiberglass incorporated. STANDS: Always choose the sturdiest stand you can so your umbrella is safe. Check with the shop for their recommended diameter or weight, you can use a lighter one if your umbrella will go through a table. And don't forget to pick a nice one that does your umbrella justice - believe me you will notice a cheap looking base.
THE OPENING AND CLOSING METHOD: These can be automatic, pulley or manual, in most cases you won't need an automatic system. A pulley system might be more important for larger umbrellas as they can get quite weighty.
WIND PROOFING: Will your umbrella be in a windy place? You can pick wood market umbrellas with various levels of venting.
APPEARANCE:
SHAPE: There are several options, like square, round, octagon and rectangle. Whichever you buy should be determined by the space or table you would like to shade. For instance choose a round umbrella for a round table. Also the shape of your outdoor space is important atheistically.
SIZE: Six-Eleven ft canopies are usual. Now, how big is the area you would like to shade - leave yourself some sunshine area and space around the umbrella to ensure it appears as a well proportioned feature.
COLOUR: You can find single colours, print patterns or multiple colours. Select your favorite colour but make sure it fits with the rest of the decor around it - the classic cream often works remember in design less can often be more.
