If you are hoping to find a painless way to update the look of your patio it can be easily done by purchasing a beautiful outdoor umbrella. You will be very astonished at the difference a bright colored patio umbrella can make to a dreary yard, or how finding a great match for your existing décor can give your patio a new look. Choosing the right size, color and type of patio umbrella can feel {difficult|stressful|a bit overwhelming|; this article will supply you with here are some of the basics that will help you choose the right type of umbrella.

The first thing to consider when you are looking for an outdoor umbrella is the type of umbrella you need. There are three main types of patio umbrellas: aluminum, wood and wind resistant. Deciding between aluminum and wood is basically personal preference, but deciding on a wind resistant umbrella is based more on necessity.

Wood outdoor umbrellas, or market umbrellas as many call them, are the original outdoor umbrella. The pole and rib arms (the parts that support the canopy) are made of wood. These umbrellas are opened and closed with a manual push and pin motion and are made of a sturdy wood design. This is a great option to have in commercial settings, because there are a smaller number of mechanisms that customers can adjust themselves which may really add to wear and tear. In the following years in the life of the market umbrella the pulley lift system was developed. This made opening and closing a wood umbrella much easier than the push and pin lift system, especially for residential uses. These umbrellas offer an elegant and stately feel to a backyard and have been a classic choice for years.

An aluminum outdoor patio umbrella is a more contemporary development in the realm of patio umbrellas. They present a more lightweight option to the wood market umbrella and a more current look and feel. They provide shoppers with a product that is pretty maintenance free and have added features that wood outdoor patio umbrellas are unable to provide. Many aluminum patio umbrellas offer easy-to-use crank lift systems and many even have deluxe auto tilt features. These features make it extremely effortless to open and tilt your patio umbrella. These outdoor umbrellas are a great addition to cast aluminum patio furniture, but can be a great addition to any existing décor. Most aluminum outdoor umbrellas offer extended warranties which add to their appeal.

Now, while your decision between an aluminum outdoor patio umbrella and a wood umbrella is based on personal preference, your choice to purchase a wind resistant umbrella should be based more on need. Wind resistant umbrellas are the right decision for areas that have sudden gusts of wind or for homes near the beach. Wind resistant umbrellas are built with flexible fiberglass rib arms that bend with the wind. This provides you more time to reach your umbrella and close it if the winds get too strong, keeping it safe from damage. Even though these umbrellas do offer you added time to get to your umbrella and close it, wind resistant does not mean wind proof. The additional flexibility of these umbrellas gives them the ability to withstand winds for a longer time than a wood or aluminum umbrella can, but you should always close your umbrella if the circumstances call for it.

This information should help you choose the right type of outdoor umbrella for you and your backyard or patio.

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