An offset umbrella base needs to be very stable and strong to support the off-center weight and wind load of an offset market umbrella. Having a substantial footprint in combination with substantial weight leads to a stable base. Below is an example of such an offset stand. Clicking on the image will take you to …
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 …
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 …