Umbrella Buying Guide:

One of the rising trends in home improvement over the last few years has been to beautify your backyard, pool, grass and deck areas with umbrellas, new outdoor cushions, patio heaters and outdoor furnishings. Before you choose any type of shade structure for your patio areas, be sure to take a little time to read some of the Outdoor Umbrella Information available to help make an informed decision. If you still have questions, contact us today and our specialty representatives will be glad to help you...Contact us today at (800) 940-6123

Fabrics and Sunbrella Umbrellas: There is a general misunderstanding in the consumer world regarding market umbrellas with Sunbrella Fabrics. Many people refer to and or call them Sunbrella Umbrellas, however, Sunbrella is merely a fabric that is made by a manufacturer, called Glen Raven Mills, who makes many types of fabrics including, furniture fabrics, marine fabrics, awning fabrics, and specialty fabrics with graphics.

Proper Size Determination: Choosing the size needed is typically determined by its shade diameter of the particular unit. To choose the proper size for outdoor umbrellas, you must first determine the size of the garden furniture, table or area to be shaded. The general rule is it should be at about 5 feet larger than the area you want to shade. Here are some guidelines to sizing your umbrella shade area for tables.

Shade Sails: These items are a great alternative to traditional umbrellas. They are made of Coolaroo fabric which will provide 90% UV protection, is fade resistant and can keep areas extra cool because of its special Polymer knitted fabric which actually allows hot air to escape.There are temporary Coolaroo shade sails that can be brought camping or to parks and there are others that can be permanently installed.

Huge Patio Heater : Whether it's winter, spring summer or fall, patio heaters are one of the newest outdoor furniture items to storm the home and garden market.Be sure to take a look at our heaters while you're shopping for other items.

In the interest of helping you find the right product for your outdoor needs there are a few other places offering information about outdoor umbrellas! One such place to find great deals on an umbrella is HGTV.com where you'll find nice comparisons and great home and garden tips and information pertaining to outdoor decor, garden, and unique backyard products.

While other sites offer a basic variety of outdoor shade products and some peddle in strictly low-priced units, we are excited that PatioShoppers has become one of the largest umbrella websites online. Whether you need a single value priced item, a large premium grade product or quantity of commercial umbrellas, we have what you need. We are so confident that our site offers the best deals with the largest variety online, that we want you to take a few minutes to browse other sites looking for comparisons. Just remember… With our best price guarantee and huge selection, come on back and we'll ensure you get the best deal anywhere! A great search engine to find information is www.Google.com