The finial is the top, decorative part of a patio / market umbrella. It’s often made of wood stained to a dark color. Being exposed to the elements, the finial can eventually wear out, often with the paint peeling off of them. Other finials are made of metal or plastic (as pictured above). Finials on …
Many patio tables have a hole in the center of them through which a patio umbrella is placed to provide shade for those seated around the table. When an umbrella isn’t being used with the table (perhaps during the winter season) it can be useful to plug or cap the hole in the table. This …
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 …