It is important to get a suitable stand for your umbrella. There are many stands available varying in weights, material and even design.
Stands prevent the umbrella from either being lifted up by elements such as wind or tipping over. Some of the factors that you need to consider when choosing a base for your umbrella include; the size of the umbrella canopy, the diameter of the umbrella’s pole and where the umbrella will be used.
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This base is made of steel thus making it resistant to stress and strain forces. It can be fixed to firm surfaces such as concrete or wood since it has a screw mechanism. It weighs 36lbs and can keep your patio umbrella firmly in place. Having a thickness of roughly 1 inch it can easily fit most outdoor furniture. It has a standard hole in which most umbrellas can easily fit.
The Premier Tents 510908 Round Umbrella Stand Weightbag, has a weight bag that accommodates up to 85lbs of sand to make it stable. The stand is quite stylish and serves the purpose. The rod is likely to bend before it can lift up the weight especially in case of strong winds. You can also use gravel instead of sand depending on your preference. The only challenging task in its installation is filling the bag with sand.
This product is constructed to resist rust and weighs 27.4 pounds. Its decorations make it appealing and the round heavy duty base ensures that your umbrella is firmly anchored. Its opening has an adjustable knob that ensures that the umbrella stand upright and is well secured. It can be obtained easily online at an affordable cost. You will most definitely get a good value for your money.
The TropiShade 30-Pound Bronze Powder-Coated Cast Iron Umbrella Stand is coated with bronze and therefore free from rust. The base weighs around 30 pounds and has a broad diameter of 20 inches which makes is quite firm and can withstand strong winds without the base tipping over. It is beautifully decorated and a knob for tightening the umbrella in place. It also has screw provisions to enable it to be fixed to floors.
The Abba Patio Cantilever Offset Umbrella Base Plate Set consists of four triangular pieces that makes up the stand. They are rust resistant and lightweight but can be filled with sand to make them more stable. They are quite stylish and fashionable. Each plate can be filled with approximately 40lbs which makes the whole unit roughly 150lbs once it is entirely filled with wet sand. It is easy to set-up.
This base is made of weather resistant polyurethane which makes is last long. It is designed to accommodate almost all table umbrella combinations. It is perfect for keeping your umbrella upright. It can be comfortably used in salty or chlorinated water without risking either corrosion or rusting. You can always use an extra cone for more stability.
The best part of this stand is its weigh; it weighs up to 100lbs when filled with sand and has a two years warranty which is proof that it is tough and very durable. It is designed to accommodate various sizes of umbrella poles and the new design is resistant to dings, rust as well as dents. It is quite light when empty which makes it very easy to ship/move.
The US Weight 50 Pound or Fillable Umbrella Base is made of stabilized polymers and as such it is tough and resistant to rust and corrosion. It can accommodate 1” and 1.75” umbrella poles. It may be a bit challenging to install but serves the purpose. It is recommended that it be filled with sand rather than water to avoid tear and wear due to expansion and contraction.
This stand has a screw-like end which can be firmly screwed into the ground. It is fitted with handles to facilitate this process. it is made of strong plastic and fiberglass which makes it suitable for loose soils such as beaches. When well-installed it can withstand winds of up to 50 miles per hour without toppling over or breaking. It is light in weight and therefore very portable.
This stand is quite fashionable. It is made of composite materials which are rust free but coated with bronze powder. It is of moderate weight and it can be moved around easily but still firm enough to hold an umbrella in place. It is affordable and well suited for the job. It is fitted with a little screw that secures the stem to the base quite firmly. An umbrella stand is not simply a decoration but it serves the purpose of securing your umbrella in place and preventing damage. Basically, if you have a patio umbrella then you most definitely need a stand.
There are several products in the market to choose from. Your choice of umbrella stands maybe affected by factors such as the size of your umbrella, the diameter of your umbrella’s pole, the location where you intend to use it, the cost, and the overall look of the stand just to name a few.
