How long will a market patio umbrella last?

How long will a patio umbrella last? This wonderful question is a very common question from our loyal customers over the years. Depending on the type of construction and the use of the umbrella, the duration of the umbrella will change. Using a protective patio umbrella cover to protect your umbrella from the weather elements or even if you store your umbrella in a shelter shed, having a protective cover over it will increase the life of the material allowing for more use, saving you money! ! Shades are available in many different fabric and pole options. Less expensive garden umbrellas will generally use olefin or polyester fabric. These fabrics are ideal for the everyday wearer to protect against the sun’s damaging rays. Keeping the fabric out of the weather while not in use is the best method to prevent premature fading and deterioration. Occasionally it is recommended to use a mild detergent and water to clean the fabric to keep the canopy looking shiny and new. These inexpensive units are also available with a wood, aluminum, or fiberglass pole. Wood posts are lightweight and have a wonderful visual appeal that is a great choice for any buyer. Available in light wood, dark wood, and even Marenti hardwood! These wooden poles typically use a pulley system or hand push to raise or lower the canopy.

Also available with an aluminum center pole, these umbrellas are available with either a pulley system or a crank mechanism. Umbrellas must be closed and opened as described in the manufacturer’s instructions. Patio umbrellas without any moving mechanisms will last longer because there are fewer moving parts that could stop working over time. The manual push-up umbrella should be the most durable of the options listed above. Making sure your unit is closed and secured with the included straps is vital to improving the life of the unit by avoiding any wind damage from any other variable. The upgraded commercial patio umbrella fabric is “Sunbrella” fabric. This fabric is absolutely the best quality fabric available, with a wide range of colors to choose from, Sunbrella fabric is the ultimate choice. Sunbrella fabric comes with an industry leading 5 year warranty! The fabric is made in the USA and is a great quality fabric. The more expensive umbrellas are usually available with Sunbrella fabric. These patio umbrellas also have stronger hardware and thicker poles that make them more durable and will last longer. They are still susceptible to damage from wind and other weather elements, so it is still recommended to close and secure umbrellas when not in use.