Andrew Robinson
Specialist Trainer“Create pleasant shaded areas for relaxing in the great outdoors with our umbrellas and canopies. Choose from a cantilever or central pole and square, rectangle or round shaped canopy with a suitable base. Our easy-open, heavy-duty options offer sizes of up to 4m x 4m.”
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Types of Umbrella:
Centre Pole
The most popular type of umbrella has a straight pole that is positioned in the centre of the umbrella and usually sits in a base on the ground or through a table designed with an umbrella hole. Some of our beach umbrellas have a spike on the pole to be used in sand without a base.
Cantilever Umbrella
This umbrella features the pole off to one side rather than down the centre. Some side pole umbrellas have a shade that will pivot from side to side and may even rotate 360°.
Pole Material:
WoodÂ
Wood umbrellas have that classic umbrella appeal. They pair well with wooden furniture and are available in a range of sizes. Wood poles or frames generally lift via the A.L.S system, single or double pully systems or gas struts.
AluminiumÂ
A very durable and versatile pole option, as aluminium is rust resistant and very strong.
Struts
Struts are the main supports for the umbrella canopy and can be either aluminium or wood. Both options function in the same way and offer similar durability (wood may need some treatment as part of the care and maintenance program), it is a personal choice to match the style of furniture
Care & Maintenance
• Do not force your umbrella open; it should open gently. If it does not, please ensure it is not caught on an object or anything else. Forcing it could damage the frame and/or the lifting mechanism.
• Close the umbrella when not in use, this will reduce the chance of damaging the frame in adverse weather conditions.
• Rinse with fresh water periodically to keep your umbrella in good condition.