Patio Umbrella Frame
Most patio table umbrellas are made of either wood or aluminum or aluminum with fiberglass ribs. Deciding what frame you want will help you decide what sun protection umbrella to buy. Depending on if you are planning on storing your umbrella, the options for an umbrella pole are a one piece or a two piece pole.
Opening Your Patio UmbrellaDecide how you want to open your patio umbrella. There are three different lift mechanisms. They are:1. A pulley system, 2. A crank mechanism, or 3. A manual lift. We have a 9' and an 11' patio umbrella - both with a crank for easy opening. We need to get a small 6' umbrella for our chaise lounge - with this smaller size, the opening mechanism is not that important. Also because I am short, the pulley system or manual lift was not practical for me. Tilt Patio Umbrella
A tilt patio umbrella provides shade no matter where the sun is. Outdoor patio umbrellas without this feature can still leave one sitting in the bright sun. So if you are going to invest in a new pool umbrella, this is an important feature to consider. To see a video of how a tilting patio umbrella works with the crank feature click here:
Tilt Patio Umbrella
Aluminum Patio UmbrellaAn aluminum patio umbrella is the most practical patio umbrella frame.It offers a more light weight, but durable and strong umbrella. There is more variety in the color selection for the pole and ribs. More features can be found with the aluminum umbrella - like the crank lift with the automatic tilt. This means that by simply rotating the crank handle, the stainless steel cable will power the umbrella into the tilt position. Aluminum Patio Umbrella Wood Market Umbrella
A wood market umbrella provides a classy and rich look to your outdoor pool area. Now you can get them with with a crank lift, including a tilt feature, as well as the traditional push up or pulley and pin lift. A wood frame is weaker than an aluminum and more apt to snap. To learn more about the benefits and disadvantages of a wood market umbrella and how to care for one click here: Wood Market Umbrella Fiberglass UmbrellaFiberglass ribs are most often used in wind resistant patio umbrellas. They have the ability to give and bend, where the wood ribs do not.If you like in a windy area it's best not to buy a patio umbrella frame made of wood, unless you are diligent about putting it away after using it. Instead consider a wind resistant patio umbrella made of fiberglass. To learn more click here:
Wind Resistant Patio Umbrella
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