When your outdoor space lacks trees and shade, the simplest and most affordable solution is an umbrella. Here are a few things that you should keep in mind when choosing your umbrella:
Position
In choosing your desired umbrella consider where it can best be placed to ensure that it provides enough shade to get you through the day.
Stand
These support garden umbrellas. The choice of stand or base depends on how you intend to use the umbrella. In choosing consider a heavy-duty support that will cope with your local weather conditions - higher winds require heavier bases. Obviously, free standing umbrellas require heavier bases than through-table umbrellas.
Size
The size of umbrella can be judged by measuring its diameter. In choosing the exact size of patio umbrella, make sure to measure the table, chairs, or space to be shaded. The basic rule in calculating the diameter is that the umbrella should always be at least 4 to 5 feet larger than the intended area to be covered.
Materials
The main purpose of your patio umbrella is to block the sun. This means you need to give some thought to the materials used to make the canopy canopy. The most common materials are PVC, canvas and shade cloth. A PVC canopy can block 100% UV light and copes well with bad weather. Canvas canopies are durable and block the sun effectively, but are not necessarily water resistant - although you can always treat them with waterproofing spray. Shade cloth blocks 90-95% UV rays. It resists small amounts of rain, but is not entirely waterproof.
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