Types of Patio Umbrella Frames

| Wednesday, March 30, 2011
By Hamster Umbro


Places of outdoor interest like beach, park, carnivals, green plains or patio needs a gadget in style and comfort, patio umbrella that allows viewing nature in all beauty and grandeur. As the utility value of patio umbrella depends upon the supporting frame, wise discretion need to be used in choosing such an accessory. Right selection could be made with some basic technical knowledge.

The utility value of patio umbrella depends upon the supporting structure, the frame; great discretion has to be exercised in choosing this. To make the right choice, some basic technical knowledge becomes necessary.

The components of the frame are the center pole, the base, the ribs upon which the fabric spreads and the folding and unfolding mechanism. It is necessary to know the material strength, properties and the cost so that the selection will be sensible and practical to suit the need of the person.

Frame is the integrated assembly of the center pole, the base plate with weight, the ribs structure upon which the patio umbrella fabric spreads and the folding and opening mechanism. The selection has to be based on the properties of the material strength to match with the area of application to suit the need of the person.

Instead of opting for styles and looks, to get a value-based service, it is better to evaluate the requirement of area of application and the material properties to find the suitability of the choice. Stainless steel, wood, mild steel, aluminum and fiberglass are those materials mainly used in the frames of patio umbrellas.

The property considerations that are expected in patio umbrella seem to be well balanced in case of aluminum, which is preferred choice for frames. Their durability at such a lightweight and the option of colors, finishes and styles have won this preference.

A whole stainless steel frame certainly is stronger than this, though at a costlier price but that much strength is not mandatory.

The cranking mechanism is well accommodated by the frame of the patio umbrella and it is long lasting. The umbrella gets the desired tilted angle of choice connected with a strong stainless steel cable, with just a rotating crank handle. A stronger version will be to have a complete stainless steel frame that may not be a necessity at an exorbitant cost.

Only where the patio umbrella is for a windy site, stainless steel frame may not be option. Many patio umbrella ribs are made of fiberglass that is tested for its strength to endure strong weather conditions.

Fiberglass as a rib material is claimed to be four times stronger at one third of the weight of metal ribs. Fifty miles per hour wind speed is tested with this material. Though it is most preferred rib in the patio umbrella market, people still opt for a sturdier stainless steel ribs for tough use.

At one third of the weight of metal ribs, fiberglass as a rib material is four times stronger. A wind speed of fifty miles per hour is endurable by this as per test results. This is the most preferred rib material for patio umbrella market. Yet there are people who are decisive to use stainless steel ribs for tough rib structure.

The frame supports the top portion of the rib structure that holds the fabric. This component provides the shade supported by the frame with all its part.




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