For smaller spaces or some types of tables, small patio umbrellas are often the best choice. While a typical market umbrella is 9 feet in diameter, a smaller market umbrella is typically 7.5 feet or smaller, with a good variety in the 6 foot size. Smaller than that is very difficult to find. In these …
Bright and bold, red market umbrellas are an excellent addition to a backyard or patio. A very popular color for shade umbrellas, red is a great choice and due to this popularity there are often parts like replacement umbrella shades available in red. See price and details See price and details See price and details …
An 11 ft patio umbrella provides a substantial amount of shade and looks great. Well constructed umbrellas of this size can be quite heavy, and given their large surface area they will need a large and heavy base to stop the wind from blowing them over. Some examples of 11 ft patio umbrellas are shown …
Several factors influence the price of a market umbrella, and should be considered when deciding on cheap market umbrellas, and deciding if the umbrella is in fact a good value. The size of the umbrella, the quality of its construction, the materials used, and the features (e.g. whether it tilts), whether it has built in …
I spend a lot of time on the sidelines watching my kids play soccer, baseball, you name it. And for the longest time I was looking for a good and easy source of shade for those days when it’s very sunny and hot. I already had a beach umbrella and a market umbrella, but wasn’t …
When selecting lights for your market umbrella, keep in mind there are a few different types. Some are of the led variety, while others are the typical mini-light type. As for powering the lights, most are plug in, but solar lights for umbrellas are becoming popular as well. Battery powered umbrella lights can also be …
The canopy is a critical part of a market umbrella. It provides helpful protection for those things underneath it by blocking the sun and rain. But since the canopy is so exposed, it can sometimes rip or wear out, and it is often the first thing that needs repair or replacement on a patio umbrella. …
A patio umbrella pulley is a typical component of wood market umbrellas, and an important patio umbrella part. As seen in the above photo, the rope goes up to and around the pulley(s), and then connects to the runner hub (to which the ribs are attached). Thus allowing the canopy to be easily opened by …
The pole is a critical patio umbrella part as it holds the entire canopy up. It is most often made of wood, but metal is also fairly common. A pole should be long enough to hold the canopy well above people’s heads when they are standing. And it needs to be strong enough to withstand …
Of all the patio umbrella parts, the stand is one of the most critical parts of a market umbrella, as it holds the umbrella upright. It needs to do so despite a possibly significant wind load on the umbrella. Outdoor umbrella stands are often made of metal (typically cast iron). However, there are also plastic …