When the task is to purchase a quality and expensive accessory for the garden, I want to make the right choice. In the matter of garden furniture, you will have plenty to choose from. But since the cost is quite high, it is worth making your choice deliberately and leisurely. In large construction markets you will find large garden umbrellas with different types of structures, making them of a variety of materials. Therefore, before going to the garden furniture store, we will spread out all available information on the shelves.
Choosing a garden umbrella
First you need to understand what exactly you expect from the purchase. First, umbrellas of this type are designed to protect from the sun , but not wind and rain. There are, of course, special materials that do not allow water to pass through, but most are advised immediately to fold at the beginning of the wind and rain.
Next, think carefully about the size of the umbrella you need. Virtually all garden umbrellas are large, because they must gather in their shade no less than three or four people. But it is also not worth pursuing too large diameters, because such a construction needs to be further strengthened and this is a completely different price issue.
As for the folding system, all existing beach and garden umbrellas can be divided into the following categories:
- the classic option is a dome with a stand in the middle, it is often the cheapest option (usually a garden umbrella goes with a table, an excellent solution for a small company for four people, the stability of the umbrella is attached to the base of reinforced concrete cargo);
- a garden hanging umbrella is also called telescopic (in this design the umbrella itself is attached to the spoke in the upper part, so the pedicle of the garden hanging is located on the side, not in the middle);
- there is also a third design of the garden umbrella, which can also be used from the rain - cantilevered (there is a main bearing rod with an adjustable console, similar to the previous model, but you can attach several umbrellas at once).
The last two models are an order of magnitude more expensive, but they also look noticeably more externally. The third option is rarely used for dachas, since its dimensions are impressive. This is more of a solution for a cafe. The second model is convenient because you can arrange a chaise lounge or garden furniture directly under the dome, and you will not be interfered with by the support.
What you need to know about the garden umbrella?
If you really buy good things, then only from a trusted manufacturer. There are a number of worthy firms that offer quite high quality umbrellas. Their cost will be much higher, but also will serve a purchase for more than one season. Cheaper analogs though they will save part of the amount, but only for a short time, since they will serve much less.
In the matter of choice between wood or metal, everything is ambiguous. On the one hand, the tree looks much more harmonious in the garden, and in strength is not inferior to metal. Quality umbrellas with a wooden base are often stronger than metal tubes. However, each year, special protective materials must be applied to preserve the wood. Do not forget about the classic problems of any furniture made of wood: insects, rotting exposure in the absence of timely care, as well as burnout under the sun.
In turn, although the metal is not afraid of weather conditions and does not need constant application of all kinds of coatings, but under the gust of the wind it can form and break faster than the wooden system. But whatever option you choose, care remains approximately the same. Every year after the close of the season, you need to thoroughly clean the surface of the umbrella with a brush and detergent. Further we store and store it in a dry place so that mold or an unpleasant smell does not appear.
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