When choosing a parasol for your outdoor space, there are 8 main criteria that you want to consider before purchasing: budget, usage, wind resistance, different types of fixations, the space available, the size of the area that needs shading, the parasol accessories and the materials used for manufacturing.
What is the best colour for a parasol?
In our case, warm tones like orange, red or a yellow parasol can energise a space, whilst a green, navy or a cloud blue parasol in lighter tones will create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The brighten and lighter a colour is – the happier and more optimistic you will feel.
What is the best weight for a parasol base?
What Parasol Base Do I Need? We would recommend a minimum weight of 30kg for the base if the parasol is free-standing and not through the table centre. Despite going through a sturdy table, you will however still require a base to provide the stability and maintain the position of the pole.
What is the best material for a parasol?
Polyester makes an ideal fabric for parasols as it has superior strength, the fibres don’t wear quickly and whilst being flexible it is more resistant to creases. It also dries very fast. It is also fade resistant and stain resistant crease and offers UV radiation, water and dust resistance.
What is the difference between parasols and umbrellas?
Generally, an umbrella has a curved handle to allow for easy grip and storage. A parasol, however, (in Latin para for “shelter or shield” and sol “sun”) is typically constructed from more delicate fabrics such as lace, cotton, silk, linen, canvas and plastic.
Is it better to have a light or dark parasol?
More on the Best Outdoor Umbrella Colours
Though black umbrellas are best for keeping the sunlight from becoming too hot, there’s no shame in getting umbrellas that match your home or are in a shade of yellow that makes you smile each time you see it.
Is it better to have a dark or light patio umbrella?
“Darker canopies tend to be hotter. When you’re closer to them you will feel warmer — kind of like asphalt, you can feel the heat radiating off.” On the other hand, a lighter pastel or even classic white patio umbrella can help keep sunny outdoor spaces from becoming scorching hot spots.
What size parasol cover do I need?
To measure, simply close the parasol fully and wrap a tape measure around the widest part to find the diameter – a cover of the same size or larger will fit your parasol.
What sand do you put in parasol base?
You can use almost any type of sand, but we recommend playing sand or other forms of fine-grained sand. If you do not already have sand at home, you can buy it at the nearest DIY store or garden center.
How big should a parasol be?
Size Guide
| Table Size | Umbrella Size |
|---|---|
| 30-36 Inches | 6-8 feet |
| 38-48 Inches | 9-11 feet |
| 54-60 Inches | 11 feet or larger |
How do I know what size umbrella to get?
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Do all parasol bases fit all parasols?
The correct weight of base is essential to keep the parasol stable, especially when you have one of the large cantilevered type parasols. Smaller parasols with a pole of less than 42mm and which will be going through the centre of the table can take the smaller 15kg base which should keep the parasol stable.
Can you use a parasol without a base?
Yes, for safety reasons you must always use a parasol with a suitable base, regardless of whether it’s being used through a table/parasol hole or not. You can find the exact specifications for our parasols and bases in the products section of this website.
Is sand heavier than water for parasol base?
I bought these for a 3m x 3m square cantilever parasol and they worked fine. To maximise the weight you should fill with sharp sand, which is heavier than water.
What can I use as a parasol base?
You can use just cement or a 60–40% cement and sand mix.
How do you make a strong parasol base?
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