What is the difference between a cantilever umbrella and an offset umbrella?
What is the difference between a cantilever umbrella and an offset umbrella?
Cantilever umbrellas and offset patio umbrellas are the two most common types of outdoor umbrellas. While offset patio umbrellas include a post to the side, cantilever umbrellas may or may not include a post. Both types of umbrellas can be rotated to change the angle of shade as the angle of the sun changes.
Are offset umbrellas better?
Also known as offset umbrellas, cantilever umbrellas are an eye-catching choice for covering outdoor spaces. They maximize shade and provide an open and unobstructed seating space—no need to position furniture around an unwieldy central pole.
Do offset umbrellas tilt?
They can tilt and rotate 360-degrees This means, from morning to afternoon, you can move the umbrella along with the direction of the sun for all-day comfort.
What should I look for when buying an offset patio umbrella?
Patio umbrella fabrics need to be lightweight, strong, stain-proof and easy to fold. That’s a tall order, but there are fabrics out there that can handle it. One of our favorite umbrella fabric producers is Sunbrella, which lets you pick patterns and colors while providing the durability you need.
Can you replace just the fabric on an outdoor umbrella?
Replacing the canopy on your umbrella will help the environment by keeping the frame of the umbrella out of a landfill, plus you can customize the umbrella with fabric to match your patio set or home color. With a sewing machine and a few tools, you can replace the canopy on your outdoor umbrella.
Do offset umbrellas work?
They can tilt and rotate 360-degrees Of all the types of outdoor umbrellas, cantilever umbrellas offer the best shade coverage. This is because you can get them to rotate 360 degrees to follow the suns positioning throughout the day.
When would you use an offset umbrella?
Unlike a central pole which can get in the way, offset patio umbrellas keep the frame off to the side. This allows people to take full advantage of the shaded space. The offset design puts more stress on the frame, which is why the base must be weighed down with patio blocks or sandbags.