A patio umbrella is the perfect accessory to your outdoor patio or porch. Not only does is reflect your personal taste and style, but it also blocks you and your guests from the harmful sunrays, and provides a cooler, shaded area to sit and eat. When choosing an umbrella for your patio, the question is which one will best suit your needs. There are many styles to choose from.
Patio umbrellas have a wide array of options. Your main concern should be choosing an umbrella that is made of high quality materials that can withstand the ever-changing Santa Clarita climate and that you take care of it accordingly. The most durable and desired material you can put on an umbrella is Sunbrella acrylic. Sunbrella acrylic comes in a wide array of colors and patterns. Whereas a lesser-grade acrylic fades in the sun, Sunbrella acrylic is made from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic yarns. Solution dying is the manufacturing process of adding color to acrylic fibers while they are still in the liquid state. This unique feature allows them to lock-in color, be easily cleaned and provide you with a long life.
Another choice you need to make when purchasing an umbrella is the frame material. There are two basic materials:
1. Aluminum frames: If you choose an aluminum umbrella, you will probably have a tilt option that enables you to adjust the direction and position of the umbrella to block the sun at different times of the day.
2. Wood frame: An umbrella that has a wood frame will most likely use a pulley system to open and close. The higher quality wood frames will have a tilt option, but it is not the norm.
An important tip that umbrella owners need to keep in mind is this: If you are not using the umbrella make sure you have it closed down and bound. With the erratic and unpredictable Santa Clarita winds, a single gust can cause extensive damage to your umbrella and anything in its path. A heavy-duty umbrella stand is a necessary accessory as well. There are many colors, materials, and weights available to suit each need.
For assistance in choosing the proper umbrella for your patio, or any other patio furniture needs, please contact Oasis Garden & Patio at 661-255-9909 or visit them at 21182 Centre Pointe Pkwy #100, 91350.