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Offset patio umbrellas

Offset patio umbrellasOffset patio umbrellas are also referred to as cantilever umbrellas. As a whole the offset patio umbrellas have proved to be more versatile option than the upright ones. Their name derives from the specific cantilever design and offset base. The basic difference with the standard umbrellas is that the offset ones are supported from the side or the top instead of a pole positioned in the middle of the umbrella.

Advantages of offset patio umbrellas:

Some of the main advantages of the offset patio umbrellas are listed below:
  • - no need of special garden table with umbrella hole on it (in the case you want to shade a table);
  • - more discrete umbrella frame which is not obstructing the view;
  • - the offset patio umbrellas can be easily adjusted to keep the shade on its place wherever the sun is in the sky;

Offset umbrellas functions:

The offset umbrellas are also successfully used to block wind when they are properly adjusted. The umbrellas are usually used for such purpose in windy evenings when the sun is already down and no shade is needed. Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to adjust the offset patio table in a such a position that it provides the desired shade and block wind at the same time.
Although offset patio umbrellas are preferred for their exclusive functionality they also play a significant role in the decoration of the garden. That is why the choice of frame material and color of the umbrella fabric is very important for the overall look of the garden. Offset umbrellas are offered in variety of styles, sizes and colors so it is not hard to match them with the rest of the garden furniture and accessories. Of course quality shouldn’t be ignored when spending money and the extremely cheapest ones may not be a good investment as they are usually not likely to be a good made and to last more than a year.