Who Else Wants To Select The Right Patio Umbrella Replacement And Provide The Perfect Style and Ideal Shade?

If you’re like millions of other people you probably bought your first patio furniture set at the local home improvement center or hardware store.  It was a terrific deal or a closeout or something similar and just two years later it’s beginning to look like you bought it ten years ago.  That or perhaps yours has lasted longer but has become broken, faded, or torn.  Whatever your reasons, you’ve come to the right place if you’ve decided to consider a patio umbrella replacement.  You’ll be pleased to see a huge selection from a variety of established and reputable merchants here.

 

Looking for just a patio umbrella replacement has its advantages.  You can either shop for a match of your original or you can change things for the better – it’s up to you.  For example you may wish to consider a slightly larger patio umbrella replacement or a different style altogether.  The multitude of patterns, fabrics, and styles may be just the beginning of a patio makeover too.  You’d be amazed at what a few new furniture cushions coupled with a  patio umbrella replacement will yield.

If you need to replace a model designed to fit through a patio table’s hole – take the time to make sure the model you’re considering has the right pole diameter to fit.  Also be careful considering a larger patio umbrella replacement if it’s intended to fit in a smallish patio table.  You want to avoid making the whole assembly too top heavy – particularly in windier areas.  If your patio table is rectangular and you’re replacing a round model consider one of the many square or rectangular ones.  It you’re into tiki you might also consider a thatched patio umbrella replacement.  They’re definitely shorter lived so you need to make sure it’s made to order or guaranteed fresh.   Here’s a link to a site specializing in simulated thatched umbrellas, which I'd recommend over authentic types.

A unique patio umbrella replacement type is the offset style.  These are counterweighted and the base is set off to the side as opposed to the pole types that run through the middle of the table.  They’re great for an unobstructed view and provide positioning to maximize shading through the day.  They’re superior to a standard market style as they can rotate 360 degrees offering a wide variety of adjustment possibilities.  These models are nearly all made out of steel, aluminum, or fiberglass.  While wood may look the best – particularly with teak furniture – it does not weather well and is much heavier.  You may be able to attest this yourself – as wooden types are typically those needing replacement sooner.  A cousin of the market style is the collar tilt style.  This type of rpatio umbrella replacement is characterized by a flexible joint close to the ribbing (top) whereby you can adjust the tilt to maximize the shade area to accommodate the suns movement.

You can select a patio umbrella replacement in sizes ranging from 6 to 11 feet in diameter.  Select the size that corresponds to the area of shade desired – it’s directly proportionate.  There are three types of canopy material to consider for a patio umbrella replacement.  The least expensive is polyester and is quite possibly what you’re seeking to replace.  It fades the fastest and is very common with discount patio sets typically found in discount centers and home improvement stores.  Your best bet is to locate a patio umbrella replacement with a canopy made out of olefin or acrylic. These two are superiorly resistant to fading and very durable – hence longer lasting.  Discount patio umbrellas are priced best in the off season.

To summarize things, your patio umbrella replacement should be selected based on its style (market, collar tilt, or offset).  Next, decide on its diameter (6 to 11 ft).  Lastly choose one made of either steel or aluminum (pole and ribbings) with a canopy of olefin or acrylic.  One last thing worth mentioning: If you’re looking for a patio umbrella stand keep in mind that they’re by definition quite heavy and the cost of shipping will be high.   Look for the water filled plastic ones  to avoid the high shipping cost.  The latest rage is umbrella lights. The lighting unit to the right uses LEDs. patio umbrella lights


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Last Updated 10/26/08