What is a good patio umbrella brand?

What is a good patio umbrella brand?

• Our pick: Treasure Garden Market Aluminum Push Button Tilt Umbrella. Photo: Jeremy Pavia.
• Also great: Hampton Bay 10 ft.
• Budget pick: Sunnyglade 9′ Patio Umbrella.
• Our pick: Article Paima Umbrella Base.
• Upgrade pick: Abba Patio Steel Market Patio Umbrella Base.
• Also great: Shademobile Rolling Umbrella Base.

How do you size an outdoor umbrella?

Determining Size The general rule is to choose an umbrella five (5) feet larger than the area you want to shade. Here are some guidelines to sizing your shade area for tables: 6 foot shade diameter will cover up to a 30-inch bistro or café tables and usually only two (2) chairs.

How heavy should a patio umbrella stand be?

A good way to determine the minimum weight for your umbrella stand is to multiply the width of your umbrella canopy by 10. For example, for a 7.5′ umbrella we recommend using a 75 lb. umbrella stand; a 9′ umbrella will require at least an 90 lb.

How long should a patio umbrella last?

2 – 3 years is max. I get abour 3-4 years out of umbrellas I get for less than $100 from Lowes. The spokes always wear through eventually.

How do I keep my patio umbrella from blowing away?

How Do You Keep Your Patio Umbrella From Blowing Away?

1. Keep the Unused Umbrella Closed.
2. Use a Heavy Base.
3. Know What Base is Required for Your Umbrella.
4. Buy one with Air Vent, or Make one.
5. Get a Durable table.
6. Don’t Be Reactive.
7. Strengthen the Ribs.
8. Beef-Up the base.

Which is the best color umbrella for sun protection?

black
While all the umbrellas in the study offered protection, black models fared the best, intercepting at least 90% of the sun’s rays. “If you wear a dark-colored shirt, for instance, you get hotter because the color absorbs more UV rays,” say Dr. McMichael and Dr. Chen.