Buying tips for outdoor umbrellas

March 3rd, 2016 · Published to Outdoor Umbrellas

Australia is certainly well known for its golden beaches and hot summers, but there is a downside to these our natural beauty, the deadly consequences of the sun. In order to protect yourself from the harsh summer sun, while still enjoying living outdoors, you should make use of shade solutions.

Being a shade solution provider myself, I offer a number of shade products including outdoor blinds, shade sails and awnings, all of which are affordable shade solutions. However, in this article, I’d like to take a look at outdoor umbrellas, one of our most popular shade solutions.

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If you’re considering buying outdoor umbrellas for your living space, then read on, as I outline some basic buying tips for outdoor umbrellas.

Consider the size you need to cover

First and foremost, you need to consider the area that you want the outdoor umbrella to cover. Outdoor umbrellas, such as those we supply here at Global Shade, are available in various sizes so it is important that you choose an adequately sized umbrella to ensure you and your guests have ample space underneath. Also remember to consider the height of the umbrella in addition to the space that it needs to cover.

Choose the right fabric

You must pay attention to the fabric that is being used in the umbrella. Outdoor umbrellas need to be weather resistant and must also block out harmful UV rays. Choose breathable man-made fabrics offer the best protection from the sun. They are waterproof, resistant to mildew and won’t fade over time. At Global Shade, we make use of high quality fabrics, which can block out up to 97% of UV rays.

Ensure it has a strong base

Finally, you need to ensure that your umbrella has a strong base, as it will need to be outdoors all the time. Your outdoor umbrella will need to be straight all the time (unless you decide on a sloping or tilted design) and will also need to weather strong winds. This can only be done if the supporting base is adequately strong. For larger umbrellas, look to pick the largest and strongest base you can.

Global Shade offers various shade products, amongst which we also offer outdoor umbrellas. Available in a range of sizes, shapes, designs and colour options, our outdoor umbrellas are highly durable and can offer you years of protection from the sun.

Conclusion:

Outdoor umbrellas are a great and affordable way of keeping yourself protected from the sun, while still enjoying the outdoors. If you’re in the market looking for outdoor umbrellas, make sure to consider the size you want to cover, pay attention to the fabric of the material used in the umbrella and ensure that it has a strong base. Also, you should always look to purchase an outdoor umbrella from a reputed supplier such as Global Shade, so that you get a high quality product, one that lasts for many years.

If you’d like to purchase an outdoor umbrella, contact us at Global Shade by calling 1800 724 407. Our experts will be happy to offer assistance in selecting an umbrella for your outdoor space. We offer our service across Australia, so no matter where you’re located, we can help meet your requirements.

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