Friday, November 13, 2009

Selecting Outdoor Umbrellas to Buy

By Lisa Shade

If your house has a patio, then you probably know that one of it's main purposes is to hold parties. One of the biggest issues however is that patios are fairly exposed, and can result in a large amount of sunlight. Outdoor activities can be reduced as a result of this. The best way that you can fix this problem is by utilizing outdoor umbrellas.

Regardless of how large or small your patio is, there are outdoor umbrellas that will work just fine for you, and it will help your company stay nice and cool. The thing that you will need to do is locate shades that will work for your patio, though won't obstruct your view. The good news is that there are tons of different styles out there for you to select among, and if you look hard enough you will more than likely fine one that matches your house perfectly.

First you have to look at durability; you want one that will last year round if you live in an area that allows you to keep it up all the time. There are several fabrics to choose from so when you shop find one that is going to last a long time. They are an investment so make the solid choice. You want one that is faded since the sun will do most of the discoloring in the first year.

There are also shade sails, which are much like outdoor umbrellas. The biggest difference here is the amount of area that they actually cover. These are perfect for rather huge patios or for camping where you need to cover some tents, and they are quite durable.

There's a couple of different styles out there which you can make use of. The most common type is the one with the pole in the center and the crank to open it. This will give you decent protection from the sun, and some actually have side poles, doing away completely with that irritating middle pole.

If you require an umbrella that actually rotates, then you're in luck! You can get these very easily and they're able to cover you for the entire day if you need them to. They're the newest type of umbrella or shade sail out there. While they might be a bit pricey they are quite worth it.

Swimming pools are yet another place you are going to need to shade. When you want to enjoy your pool and keep from getting burned, this is a great idea. It will keep your pool comfortable without cutting it off entirely.

They'll keep you safe from the sun's detrimental UV rays, and they will make your patio look great. Play areas can also have a shade sail, meaning that the kids can be outside all day, and remain safe. Other uses could include keeping a garden shaded, or shading a work area.

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