How Large Outdoor Umbrellas Allow You to Relax In Comfort

A large umbrella can make your outdoor leisure and living space a more relaxing and comfortable place to lounge out in even when it’s hot. Such an umbrella can be handy, especially in the summer when the sun's heat is more intense and uncomfortable. It will act as a shield that can minimize the impact of the sun's UV rays and create a barrier, making the heat bounce off the canopy so that the area is kept relatively cool. With a large outdoor umbrella, you can spend more time outdoors enjoying the benefits of clear sunny days, while still relaxing in comfort and without worrying about sun burn or excessive heat.

High-end, large outdoor umbrellas can provide ample shade to your leisure area. Often the large square umbrellas are at least 8'2” or up to 9'11” in size and the octagon shape 11'6” in diameter. Commercial grade outdoor umbrellas have more features that ensure proper position of the shade, like the ability to rotate 360 degrees when installed freestanding, or 180 degrees when wall-mounted. A large cantilever umbrella may have a tilt system for added protection from the late afternoon or early morning sun when it’s low on the horizon.

The best outdoor umbrellas have canopies that are made of 100 percent, high-quality solution-dyed fabric with a high colorfast rating and sun protection factor of 50+. The canopy is water repellent, mold-resistant and it can be easily removed for washing if necessary. The best large outdoor umbrellas use high-quality Arcylic for the canopy – either Dickson or Sunbrella acrylics are recommended. This fabric is prefered by the Skin Cancer Foundation and certified to ensure that it does not contain toxic substances that can harm humans and the environment.

All these features can be beneficial in ensuring your maximum comfort while relaxing outdoors, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor area for a greater portion of the year.

5 Reasons Why Commercial Outdoor Umbrellas Are A Beneficial Investment

When looking to buy a patio umbrella, you will likely come across commercial outdoor umbrellas that are typically heavy-duty and intended for commercial applications and outdoor areas like restaurants, resorts, and cafés. They can however be excellent for residential purposes too, especially if you are looking for a more robust outdoor umbrella that can withstand high winds and provide larger areas of shade. Here are five reasons why you may find commercial outdoor umbrellas beneficial:

1.    Made of premium grade materials – Commercial outdoor umbrellas are built to be tougher than standard domestic models. The best models will include anodized aluminum frames and stainless steel marine-grade components that are resistant to corrosion, making them perfect for coastal and poolside environments. Added benefits will include additional strengthening features such as internal reinforcing in the pole and a high-performance aluminium hub ensure durability. 

2.    Easy to adjust – Commercial umbrellas are constructed for regular use and designed to help reduce the time it takes to open and close. There are models that use a simple external sliding mechanism and gas-strut technology to open and close. Some models can also be rotated 360 degrees ground mounted or 180 degrees when wall-mounted, allowing you to easily adjust the shade no matter the angle of the sun.



3.    They are larger – Larger outdoor umbrellas provide more amount of shade and this can be great if you have a big outdoor leisure area. A common commercial octagonal cantilever umbrella size is 11'6” diameter. Some large commercial umbrellas can provide up to 407 square feet of covered shade area.

4.    They may have the option to mount multiple umbrellas – Some suppliers offer an innovative cantilever umbrella system that can mount one, two, three, or four umbrellas off a single mast/pole. Each umbrella has a simple and patented sliding mechanism with gas-strut technology for an effortless and quicker way to open or close each umbrella.

5.    Backed by extensive warranties – Commercial outdoor umbrellas come with significant warranties, including a minimum of three to five years of warranty for the canopy.