So, when it comes to choosing a parasol for your outdoor space please remember to think about our top 10: The way you intend to use a parasol or its function is also key to making the right choice. For a garden dining set think about the shape of your table and the area shade needs to cover. For example, a round canopy looks great over a round table and a rectangular canopy with a central pole and base will fit neatly over a rectangular garden dining set. Many traditional parasols with a central pole do benefit from the additional support of a table to support the parasol as well as the parasol base. Free Arm Tilt with integrated handle for 360° rotation– move the canopy to any position (eg. Kettler 3.3m Free Arm)

Crank & Tilt system– wind up/down with a crank handle & push button to tilt (eg. 2.7m Sturdi Shanghai) This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Traditional round parasols are perhaps the most popular choice of garden parasol because they fit easily into a garden dining set. However, many new styles appear each year and there’s some great shade solutions now available for more unusual outdoor furniture. For example, a 3m x 2m rectangular parasol is a great choice for a rectangular dining set, but isn’t always the obvious choice. With so many shapes to choose from think about what will suit your space, style and what the parasol needs to shade. A round parasol is ideal for a round garden set, whilst we know a rectangular parasol suits a rectangular dining set and a square parasol suits a square shaped set. There are now half shape parasols available too called Balcony Parasols. These are ideal for balconies or locations near a wall or fence as these can be positioned close to a boundary. Just remember to think of any nearby neighbours when deciding on this solution. 6. Colour There are lots of different canopy features to look out for to make using a canopy easier. For traditional parasols with a centre pole, look out for either or all of the following features:Side Post wind with 360° rotation– opens and closes the canopy (eg. Bramblecrest Chichester 3m Side Post) Lastly, don’t forget to keep your parasol covered. Using a cover will keep the canopy clean and free from bird droppings. And always lower the canopy when not in use to protect it being damaged in any unexpected windy weather. Please be aware that we currently cannot arrange for delivery of this product to the following postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, BT, PO30-41. ADJUSTABLE TILT: Sun umbrella can protect you during different times of day. Move the canopy to a position you want. So easy to operate with the push button

METAL POLE, WITH POINTED BASE: A strong core structure so it keeps in shape, with the bottom easily to dig into the ground - whether it's sand or ground. 6 x ground nails and 6 x guy ropes included for extra stability

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Some parasol bases are made to be portable and have wheels underneath so you can pull the base to the right location. Some are more permanent and once set up are quite heavy to move, so agreeing the location of a heavy base is important. This is true of granite and fillable bases which use sharp sand or water to weigh them down.

This Outsunny portable parasol is a suitable accessory to have when you are at the beach or fishing. The balcony parasol acts as an effective sun shade with side coverings to keep the wind and rain away. It comes complete with ground stakes and sandbags to secure your umbrella to the ground. The beach parasol umbrella also has an inner silver lining to the polyester cloth which will protect you from harmful UV rays. The unit comes with a carry case which is helpful when travelling and storage. Polyester canopies can be hand washed or wiped clean and drip dry easily, so they are easy to manage and maintain. To help maintain the canopy most parasol manufacturers recommend closing the parasol when not in use and not to leave it up in windy conditions. Some even provide a 12 month warranty for added peace of mind. A hanging garden umbrella or cantilever parasol is a good choice if you want portable protection from the sun. It’s easy to adjust and move wherever you need it, so you’ll always have that nice cooling shade regardless of where the sun is. And you won’t need to make a hole in your outdoor table to use it. Gazebo

If you like to impress, then choose a parasol with all the added extras. Some luxury parasols include some amazing accessories from LED lighting to Bluetooth speakers. These help to create the perfect party atmosphere. Some even have built-in solar powered LED lights which light up underneath the canopy at night.