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A lot of people use patio umbrellas to make their patio look even better, as apart of their dcor. However, it is not an essential part of the patio because it only provides a look and shade. What is most important is the comfort ness of the patio furniture's and cushions, which makes a person want to spend more time on the patio relaxing their body and mind.
When you decide to have a patio umbrella for your patio, it is more important to look for the benefits of the patio umbrella than just the color dcor of it. When I say benefits it simply means the shade it can provide you, so you may be protected from the sun causing you harmful diseases.
Before you buy a patio umbrella, try to decide the following factors:
Are you trying to shade a commercial space or is it just your backyard or deck? Commercial patio umbrellas have fewer props than residential varieties, but are more secure.
What you want to shade? Is it a bistro table, poolside chaise loungers or a large play area? It will help you to decide on the kind of patio umbrella to buy.
How large is the area you want to shade? The patio umbrellas today come in different sizes.
What kind of weather do you generally have? The umbrella fabric will depend on that.
In the earlier days you might have noticed at the beaches rest area, opened clubs, hotel patios with a restaurant and so on, would have had a patio umbrella with a midpoint stand and the canopy above. However, these days there has been a modification or rather an invention of patio umbrellas, which also has a single side stand and the above canopy.
You could also find the wooden umbrellas with such built in options of slanting and providing shade accordingly. However, if you are purchasing for a commercial use, it would be wise to take the help of someone with more information, like the store owner as they will suggest the right patio umbrellas required.
Some information on patio umbrellas is, they are available in different sizes and can be prepared as per your preference, as they are offered in different materials.
An offset umbrella on the other hand needs weighted slabs to secure its base. As I said, such an umbrella is good for covering larger areas and since it does not have the obstructing centre pole, it can provide uninterrupted shade. However, they are heavier than ordinary freestanding umbrellas and so are less portable. That is why it is less suitable for purely residential use. To prolong its life, an outdoor umbrella should always be stored indoor when not in use and it is going to be difficult to do so, if it is too heavy.
When the patio umbrella is not in use, it is wise to close it and keep it indoors, as that could help you increase the durability of the umbrella.
