Umbrellas

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Shade divides into three mountings, and the right one depends on where the post can go. Cantilever The post sits outside the canopy, so nothing blocks the table. This is the one most people want and the one that costs most, because the arm has to carry the canopy in cantilever. Gas-assisted lift on several models opens the canopy in a few seconds. 360 degree rotation lets the shade follow the sun through the afternoon. Aspen, Malibu and the Umbrosa and Shadowspec ranges sit here. Centre pole A post through the middle of the table. Simpler, stronger in wind, and considerably less expensive for the same canopy area. Tilt models angle the canopy without moving the base. Suited to commercial use and to anywhere the post is not in the way. Wall mounted Fixes to a wall and uses no floor space at all. The answer for balconies, narrow courtyards and anywhere a base would take the room you are trying to shade. What to look at Canopy fabric is where most umbrellas fail. Solution-dyed acrylic — Sunbrella and equivalents — has the colour in the fibre rather than printed on it, so it does not fade to pink after two summers. Frame material matters near the coast. Marine-grade aluminium and 316 stainless fixings are specified for salt air. Bases are sold separately on most models and are not optional. A 3 metre cantilever needs real weight behind it. Covers are available for the Aspen, Malibu and Miami ranges. Delivered anywhere in New Zealand.

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