You will see that some of the patio umbrellas on the site are certified as FSC, for example the John Lewis Range.
The FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
The FSC label provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest [...]
Good wood market umbrellas typically have poles and ribs made from durable tropical hard wood such as teak or eucalyptus. These have a long grain which provides both strength and flexibility – good for windy conditions. (Look at this shot of a small teak tree, they couldn’t have been designed better for an umbrella!)
These hardwoods [...]
It’s very easy to convert your garden patio umbrella into a lighted umbrella, and well worth doing as you will create a 24 hour space! This pic shows some cool umbrella lights, you can’t beat a bit of candle type light and you could buy these lanterns seperately and “Heath Robinson style” string them [...]
The definition of a cantilever is essentially a horizontal beam which is only supported at one end. Cantilever patio umbrellas or garden umbrellas apply this principle to provide shade without the restrictions of the original outdoor umbrellas central pole which obsures your view or limits where you can place the umbrella, for instance over a [...]
Add the sophisticated feel of Mediterranean beaches, Italian and French Cafe’s to your patio, porch or garden with a wood market umbrella. Picture the scene, sunbathing, breakfast with a great cup of coffee, the sunday papers, writing that novel, answering emails, away from your office but where you can actually see your screen, barbeques, there [...]
Here is a quick video illustrating the differences between and a standard cut and market umbrella, or cafe umbrella. Essentially the Market Umbrella has a straight cut vs a valence. It has a decorative pinicle, often wood and a cheeky little material cap for decoration — a reminder of those medieval tents we associated with [...]
Lift off! See you have got to take your umbrella bases, or umbrella stand seriously. This runaway patio umbrella flew over a 2 story house. Also make sure you at least close your market umbrella when its not in use, put it away if possible, although I know that’s a bit of a pain and [...]
If this tough guy can’t even deter the birds, what chance does your prized wood market umbrella have!
The best solution is to put it away when you are not using it. Even then it’s best to store it with an umbrella cover to protect it from rodents or nesting birds. Sometimes the umbrella may come [...]
