Things to Consider When Buying a Cantilever Umbrella |
Posted: May 3, 2016 |
Relaxing and dining outdoors can be a more enjoyable experience with a cantilever umbrella to shield you from the sun's harmful rays. This type of outside umbrella is a great addition to enhance your outdoor living areas and garden. Unlike other patio umbrellas, the cantilever umbrella type has a pole off set to its side, causing the umbrella to hang over the area required to be shaded without any pole in the middle to get in the way. If you are thinking of buying this type of umbrella, here are some things to consider to ensure a high-quality purchase: 1. The size – A typical cantilever umbrella is large enough to provide shade to an outdoor table with several chairs. Commonly, the umbrella size between nine to 13 feet in diameter, with many models measuring 10 feet or 12 ft across. Be sure to purchase one that will both fit within your outdoor area yet large enough in a size to provide sufficient shade. 2. The shape – Cantilever umbrellas come in different shapes, with square, octagonal, and hexagonal being the most common and most preferred for being able to cover more room and provide more shade. To cover a rectangle shaded area, this can be achieved with the award winning, double cantilever design by Shadowspec, the Duo, which is unique in that it has two square umbrellas mounted of the one pole and when joined with an optional rain gutter, this forms a complete rectangular covered area of either 2.5m x 5.0m or 3.0m x 6.0m. 3. Quality of Construction – Ensure that you are buying a robust cantilever umbrella that can withstand outdoor conditions. Look for materials including marine stainless steel fastenings and aluminum frame. Marine stainless steel is recommended if you are installing your cantilever umbrella by the sea or in any coastal location. Features such as an aluminum extruded hub for strength, brass bushes and neoprene washers to ensure durability and a reinforced poles with inner strengthening ribs. 4. Wind resistant – It is important for a cantilever umbrella to be able to withstand a reasonable wind. An outdoor umbrella that is engineered, tested, and certified in an internationally recognized facility to ensure that it can stand winds up to 25mph winds. Special higher wind rated cantilever umbrellas can withstand wind tunnel testing at up to 55mph, making them ideal for areas with higher winds. 5. The shade canopy fabric – An outdoor cantilever umbrella that uses Sunbrella or Dickson acrylic fabric, which are two of the most durable solution dyed acrylic fabrics in the world. They are 100 percent solution-dyed, making them extremely colorfast. Also having the canopy easily removable to ensure it is easy to clean, mold and stain resistant, water repellant, and provides high UV protection plus doesn’t break down in the sun. 6. Ease of opening – the cantilever umbrella you select should be easy to close and open. Remember this is likely to be a significant investment and you want something that will perform well for many years. Traditional winding mechanisms with internal cables invariably give trouble at some point and can be very difficult to fix. Consider a cantilever umbrella that uses the gas-strut technology for effortless and straightforward deployment with a patented single sliding movement system that makes it easy to close and open. Ensure that the gas strut is of high quality (usually European manufactured). The use of the gas-strut technology compensates the weight of the umbrella as you close or open it, making it super-fast and very simple. 7. Rotating function – Some cantilever umbrellas have a rotating feature that allows them to rotate 360 degrees if they are mounted on the ground or 180 degrees if they are wall-mounted. Consider one with multiple fixing or locking options, so you can easily adjust the shade without having to lift or move the base. 8. Warranty – Buy a cantilever umbrella that is covered by 2 – 5 years warranty as this is generally a sign of a commercial quality umbrella. About the Author:- Shadowspec.com came into inception in 1992. They offer premium range of luxury, outdoor umbrella systems, using eye catching designs & unique styles that set them apart. They specialize in supplying premium outdoor and patio umbrellas, suitable for a wide variety of applications both domestic and commercial. Some of their exclusive umbrella range includes: Wall mounted umbrellas, Cantilever umbrellas, double cantilever umbrellas, rotating cantilever umbrellas, high wind performance umbrella. There focus is on providing durable, easy to use, quality patio umbrellas that maximize personal comfort in the outdoor environment, enhance and add value to the surroundings of any location. http://www.shadowspec.com/
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