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Patio Umbrellas
Keep Your Patio or Deck Feeling Cool
with a Patio Umbrella This Summer
By Mark J. Donovan
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A patio umbrella helps you stay cool and comfortable
whether on your deck or patio. Patio umbrellas are available with
numerous amenities and features. Patio umbrellas are available with
vinyl and cloth fabric and are available in heights from 6.5 to 11
feet. Patio umbrella shafts are typically made from aluminum,
fiberglass or wood. Some included mechanisms to allow them to tilt at
various settings to block the sun when it is low on the horizon. Some
have cranks on them to open the umbrella up, while others have pulley
systems for opening them. |
When selecting a patio umbrella I recommend purchasing one that
has a pulley like opening system. I’ve found over the years that
the crank mechanisms break or get extremely difficult to turn.
With a pulley system the ropes are exposed and you can see
what’s going on and can easily fix the issue if there is
difficulty opening it. I also personally like the wooden shaft
ones as they typically come in two pieces. The ones I’ve
purchased have a screw like assembly that connects the two
pieces of shafts together. I also highly recommend buying a
patio or deck umbrella that can tilt. Tilting patio umbrellas
help to block the sun when its early morning or evening and the
Sun is low on the horizon.
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I also prefer patio umbrellas that have a special vent system at the top
of them for allowing the wind that inevitably gets caught up underneath them
to easily vent. This way there is no risks of having the patio umbrella tip
over, or lift up, due to a gust of wind.
Also it’s important to buy a weighted base unit when buying a
patio umbrella. The shaft slides and locks into the base.
Between the lock system and weight associated with the base
there is no risk of the umbrella tipping over or lifting up and
blowing over. |
If you plan to purchase a patio umbrella for beach front
property its best to purchase a more heavy duty patio umbrella.
Due to their construction they’re more capable of standing up to
the salt air, high wind, and bright sunlight.
To keep your patio umbrella looking like new clean it
periodically with a gentle cleaning agent that can eliminate any
mildew growth. Also, in non-use seasons store the umbrella in a
garage, shed, or basement to reduce its exposure to the sun’s
ultraviolet light which can break down the umbrella fabric.
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