Cantilevered patio umbrellas – Worthwhile investments of time & money

Usually, cantilevers cost significantly more than market umbrellas and need more planning, setup preparation and room. Not only are they typically larger in height and weight but they are constructed with stronger designs and incorporate greater functionality.

However, this type of shade requires substantial anchoring to ensure that it does not tip over. In some instances, a heavily weighted stand or portable base with wheels (often filled with sand or concrete pavers) may work but permanent mounting may be necessary for patio umbrellas with a larger canopy size, windier environments and higher traffic commercial settings.

Installation may be as simple as affixing surface mounts to concrete patios or as complex as digging a hole on a property, inserting an in-ground mount and pouring cement. It may be a more involved DIY or contracted design project but it provides greater stability and improves the durability of your investment – helping them perform and look great for years.

Similarly, the maintenance of side pole patio umbrellas is more involved than for center post shades but manufacturers usually provide tutorials and tips that make it relatively easy for most people to handle

Key features & factors to compare – Cantilevered umbrellas