Heavy Duty Patio Umbrella

Jessica Zernike | Feb 09, 2021

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Whether you have an outdoor table or just a little area to relax, a heavy duty patio umbrella is much needed… unless you want to boil in the sun and run indoors after ten minutes, that is!

Finding the right model for your garden will drastically improve those memorable summer afternoons. Not only that, but it can even be a stylish statement to reinforce the décor and palette that you've gone for in your backyard.

Patio umbrellas are available in all sorts of sizes and colors, but it might be helpful to identify what type of model you need before you start browsing them.

Table patio umbrellas are ideal if you only ever want them to provide shade while you're sitting around a table that has a central hole.

Freestanding options are usually intended to be placed in the middle of a sitting area. They also allow you more flexibility as you can move them around depending on where you've decided to hang out that day.

Cantilever umbrellas are fairly large options with the pole on the side of the canopy. Heavier and, therefore, less portable, they could be a better choice if you have a wide seating area but don't wish to have a pole right in the middle of it.

Any of these options can also be chosen as a tilting model: with a pivoting feature, it can protect you from the sun at different times of the day, and it's perfect if you're planning on staying outdoors for hours.

As for materials, you definitely want your heavy duty patio umbrella to be waterproof and, if you wish for it to be durable and not discolor overtime, UV-resistant.

Polyester and acrylic are the most popular options, but there are other more budget-friendly (like olefin) and sustainable materials (like thatch) that you can consider.

To avoid disappointment, measure the area that you want to keep in the shade rather than relying on guesswork.

Available in an impressive variety of colors, this versatile cantilever patio umbrella can cover large seating areas. It’s easy to open and, being made of waterproof polyester and metal, is also incredibly durable. Because it hasn’t got a tilting feature, we only recommend it if you’re planning on using it to always cover the same area from the top.

Keven 7.5Ft Heavy-Duty Outdoor Market Patio Umbrella W/ Push Button Tilt, Easy Crank Lift

Boasting a timeless classic design, this practical table umbrella is available in the most versatile neutral shades and the most attention-grabbing hues. It can help you reinforce your current décor or introduce a fun element of color. Waterproof and with a 50% UV protection, this infallible heavy duty patio umbrella can also tilt.

If you have an outdoor table with a central hole, this table umbrella is exactly what you need. It’s made of durable polyester which blocks up to 95% of UV rays as well as being waterproof. It also includes the coveted tilt feature: sitting outside at different times of the day will no longer result in direct sunlight in your eyes.

Whether you decide to place it next to a table or a large seating area, this tilting cantilever patio umbrella has an eco-friendly ace up its canopy, guaranteed to improve your little gathering: it’s a solar-powered light that allows you to keep chatting outside once the sun’s gone down. How handy is that?!

This multi-position cantilever umbrella is wide and versatile, perfect to keep a large party under the shade no matter what time of the day it is. It features 5 adjustable vertical tilt positions and it offers a whopping 98% UV protection. You can find it in white, beige or dark red.

This cantilever patio umbrella is a dream come true if you live in a sunny but sometimes windy location. With a cross base, strong aluminum pole and sturdy steel ribs, it’s solid and reliable. At the same time, it’s also incredibly versatile thanks to 7 vertical tilt positions and a 360-degree canopy rotation.

XHCP Sunshade, Sunshade, Umbrella Garden Deluxe LED 2.7m Heavy-Duty Polyester Canopy Sun Shading Umbrella UV Protection (Wine)

Those summer afternoons that turn into evenings together with friends and family are simply the best, and this magical table umbrella makes them even more perfect. With 18 energy-efficient LED lights and a practical tilt feature, you won’t need to spoil the atmosphere with the brightest garden lighting fixtures if you want to hang out outside for a bit longer.

If you were hoping to make a strong decorative statement, you can’t go wrong with this pagoda-style heavy duty patio umbrella. Inspired by the most traditional oriental designs, it’s an undeniably attention-grabbing piece that will wow your guests. Perfect to read a book outside or catch up with a couple of friends!