Patio Umbrella Information

Patio umbrellas are available in many styles and sizes.

An umbrella can provide shade and comfort to your patio or deck and offer protection from the sun's harmful rays. They are available in many styles, sizes and colors, according to Patio Umbrella Source.

Sizes

According to Patio Umbrellas USA, patio umbrellas are available in six-foot, seven-foot, nine-foot and eleven-foot diameters to cover a variety of spaces. The umbrella you choose should be four or five feet larger than the areas of shade desired.

Types

Patio umbrellas may be free-standing or they may be made to go through the center of a patio table, according to Patio Umbrellas USA.

Frames

Patio Umbrellas USA indicates that umbrella frames may be made from wood, fiberglass or aluminum. Typical weather in your area should be taken into consideration when choosing a frame to withstand the elements.

Operation

According to Patio Umbrellas USA, umbrellas are designed to operate by a pulley, manual lift, crank or even remote control.

Fabrics

Umbrellas are available in a variety of colors in polyester or acrylic. Some of the fabrics are water, mold and mildew resistant and provide as much as 98 percent protection from ultraviolet rays.

References

• Patio Umbrella Source: Patio Umbrella Information
• Patio Umbrellas USA: Patio Umbrella Buying Guide