PURPLE LEAF Offset Patio Umbrella Base Sand/Water Filled Square

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The best way to add weight to a base is by making it out of robust and sturdy material. So, it pays to look out for bases made of top-quality materials. When buying a cantilever umbrella, it helps to see one already assembled and see if the size of the base, pole, and canopy fit together harmoniously. There should be a balance to ensure that the umbrella is stable.

That means staying away from a hollow plastic base unless you intend to fill it with sand or water. This choice is perfect if you’re on a budget, as plastic bases are typically the cheapest of those available. My advice? Choose sand over water. Sand is denser than water, so it’s better at stopping your parasol from tipping over.First off, I had it open in the rain, and it’s not leaked. However, I’ve never left it up in heavy rain and would advise you don’t either. I’m just not sure how it would handle the weight of the rain on the canopy. For a bit more pizzazz and function, some parasols have lights for illumination. The little lights look great at night and create an air of romance. The Greenbay Cantilever Parasol With Solar LED Lights is one such model.

If you’ve already bought your parasol or can’t afford to fork out on the expensive, heavy options, try some of our clever parasol solutions below. Get Clever With Parasol Bases Cantilever Parasols are great for protecting us from the sun in hot weather. This much we know. But, of course, we’re also aware that the weather in the UK isn’t always reliably fair. Whether it’s raining or 35°C blazing sun outside, Purple Leaf have created a garden parasol that will protect from both extremes. The 240 g polyester canopy is water repellent as well as UV resistant – water will run off instead of seeping through and the colour won’t fade over time. Its parasol is made from heavy-duty 250g/m² polyester so you can rest easy knowing that it will last for a long time, giving you value for money. The polyester has been treated to keep away harmful UV rays that are damaging to both fabric and people. The colour will remain bright and the rain won’t get through. You stay dry under this cover during the summer downpours that always seem to appear when having a BBQ with friends and family on Sunday afternoons.

This cantilever umbrella performs its daytime tasks with the help of the 3m diameter parasol made of good quality 200g/m 2 polyester fabric. This fabric is water-resistant (but not waterproof) and deflects most of the sun’s harmful rays.