Little Bit of Green

If you are hoping to find a simple way to revise the look of your patio it can be easily accomplished with the purchase of a beautiful outdoor patio umbrella. You might be very surprised at the difference a bold colored patio umbrella can make to a dreary garden, or how finding just the right match for your current décor can give your patio a updated look. Selecting the right size, color and type of patio umbrella can be {difficult|stressful|a bit overwhelming|; this article will provide you with here are some of the basics that will make it easier for you to choose the right type of umbrella.

The first thing to think about when you are searching for an outdoor umbrella is the type of umbrella you want. There are three main types of patio umbrellas: aluminum, wood and wind resistant. Choosing between aluminum and wood is mainly personal preference, but selecting a wind resistant umbrella is based more on necessity.

Wood outdoor patio umbrellas, or market umbrellas as many call them, are the original patio umbrella. The pole and rib arms (the parts that support the canopy) are made of wood. These umbrellas are opened and closed with a manual push and pin motion and are made of a sturdy wood design. This is a great option to have in commercial settings, because there are a smaller number of pieces that customers can adjust themselves which may really add to wear and tear. In subsequent years in the life of the market umbrella the pulley lift system was created. This made opening and closing a wood umbrella a lot easier than the push and pin lift system, particularly for residential uses. These umbrellas provide an elegant and stately feel to a backyard and have been a classic choice for years.

An aluminum outdoor umbrella is a more contemporary development in the area of patio umbrellas. They offer a more lightweight option to the wood market umbrella and a more current look and feel. They give consumers a product that is just about maintenance free and have additional features that wood patio umbrellas are unable to provide. Many aluminum patio umbrellas have easy-to-use crank lift systems and many even have deluxe auto tilt features. These features make it extremely easy to open and tilt your patio umbrella. These outdoor umbrellas are a great addition to cast aluminum patio furniture, but can be a great addition to any existing décor. Most aluminum outdoor umbrellas offer extended warranties which add to their appeal.

Now, while your decision between an aluminum patio umbrella and a wood umbrella is based on personal preference, your choice to acquire a wind resistant umbrella should be based more on need. Wind resistant umbrellas are a smart choice for locations that deal with sudden gusts of wind or for locations near the beach. Wind resistant umbrellas are constructed of flexible fiberglass rib arms that bend with the wind. This provides you more time to get to your umbrella and close it if the winds get too strong, keeping it safe from damage. While these umbrellas do give you additional time to get to your umbrella and close it, wind resistant does not mean wind proof. The additional flexibility of these umbrellas gives them the ability to withstand winds for a longer time than a wood or aluminum umbrella can, but you should always close your umbrella if the circumstances call for it.

This information should help you choose the perfect type of outdoor umbrella for you and your backyard or patio.

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