Things to Consider Before Buying Market Umbrellas

In Australia you will find suppliers of durable market umbrellas and shade products that can withstand extreme weather conditions. Shadowspec is the leading market umbrella supplier in Australia and has built up an expert knowledge and experience base of market umbrella requirements in Australia over several decades. Its umbrellas stand apart from other outdoor umbrellas with their unique designs, colours and quality yet affordable pricing. Here are some things you need to consider before buying market umbrellas:

•    Shade required – If you purchase a market umbrella that is too big, it can be intrusive and disrupt the optimal layout of your café tables. Measure the area that requires shade protection and work out the best configuration and size to enable you to choose the best umbrella/s for your area. Remember that the diameter of an umbrella is bigger than the shade diameter it will provide. Different umbrella shapes are available from Shadowspec. From them you can buy various sizes of both square and octagonal market umbrellas in a wide range of quality colours.

•    Umbrella type – Two types of umbrellas: the market umbrella, which is a typical umbrella with a pole in the middle, and the cantilever umbrella, which has a mast attached to one side are the most common options. Consider your usage as well as your location and particular situation when choosing a model. 

•    Base fixing – Which type of base or fixing should you choose? The answer really depends on the type of surface that you have. In-ground anchors require concrete footing while surface plates are recommended for existing concrete surfaces and wooden decks. If your market umbrella will be moved from one location to another, opt for portable bases.

There are market umbrellas and there are Market Umbrellas. Note that all are not created equal. Buy off a trusted supplier that can offer advice based on their in-depth experience and supply all your requirements, including custom branding on the market umbrellas if required.

Large Outdoor Umbrellas Clearance for Best Value Shade and Comfort

A large outdoor umbrella can be very useful for both residential and commercial properties. It provides weather protection to users and it also adds to the style and enhances the quality of the surroundings. The rays of sun are very harmful, especially from around ten in the morning until three in the afternoon. This is why the best large outdoor umbrellas can provide maximum UV shade protection. Always check the UPF rating of the umbrella, don’t buy anything below SPF50+.

The bigger an outdoor umbrella, the more robust and sturdy the frame has to be. You have the option to buy a freestanding umbrella or if preferred, a patio table umbrella but you need to make sure you have the appropriate patio table with holes that can accommodate the exact size of the chosen outdoor umbrella pole. If the hole is too tight, the pole won’t be able to go in and if it is too loose, the umbrella will not stand upright. Be aware also that it could even be blown by the wind, along with the entire patio table.

A good alternative to the traditional umbrella is the outdoor cantilever type. This type of umbrella is attached to the pole on one side rather than through the middle. You may choose from four fixing options. Cantilever umbrellas may be installed with a portable base, surface plate, a wall mounting or an in-ground anchor. If you have quite a large space to cover, opt for heavy duty multi-mount masts. With these you can configure your outdoor umbrella in either either L-shaped, a large square, or a rectangle. Double octagon outdoor umbrellas may also be configured on multi-mount masts.

If you are you concerned that large outdoor umbrellas are harder to operate you needn’t worry as you simply need to choose models with single-movement sliding systems as or easy winding opening and closing for effortless operation.

While quality large outdoor umbrellas are not cheap, you can be assured that they are some of the best value shade options available. They are also a versatile investment in that if you decide at some stage to relocate, you have the option of removing them and taking them with you.