Can you use a patio umbrella on the beach? Well, it’s not a bad idea to experiment with different things in life. But not all experiments yield favourable results. This is exactly the case with bringing patio umbrellas to the beach.
The patio umbrella and the beach umbrella are both designed for the same purpose – to protect you from the UV rays and sporadic showers, while you have some outdoor fun. But they are custom-built for installation in two very different places. Let’s see why it is not a very good idea to carry a patio umbrella to the beach.
Portability
The patio umbrella is much heavier than the beach umbrella. It has a heavy frame built from study materials like marine grade aluminium, corrosion resistant steel, wood and PVC. These materials ensure that your umbrella can withstand the elements easily for a long time. Because the patio umbrella is not made to be hauled around from place to place, it can accommodate a heavy frame.
The beach umbrella on the other hand is made to be carried around. Its frame is lightweight and durable at the same time. From intense sunlight to high winds, the beach umbrella can withstand quite a bit of the moody coastal weather patterns. But do not plan to use it in a storm! Pack it up, take it to the beach and install it wherever you want in the beach sand. That’s the whole purpose of the beach umbrella.
So, on matters of portability the beach umbrella is clearly ahead of the patio umbrella.
Anchoring
The mounting mechanisms of the patio umbrella and the beach umbrella are very different. Take for instance the commercial pool umbrella. They come in two varieties – the side-post umbrella and the centre-pole umbrella. Both these varieties come with two mounting options.
A standard patio umbrella comes with a heavy base that can be easily assembled and disassembled. You just need to insert the pole of the umbrella into the base, attach the canopy section to the pole and your umbrella is ready for use. When not in use, the whole setup can be easily uninstalled and stored away.
If you don’t plan to move your umbrella at all, use the fixed base mounting option to install your patio umbrella permanently on your patio. But make sure your patio has a hard floor before installing your umbrella. Large cantilever umbrellas are normally installed in this manner on open patios.
The wall-mounted cantilever patio umbrellas employ an altogether different mode of installation. Such umbrellas are designed for small patios and do away with the post entirely. You can use the wall-mounting mechanism to affix the umbrella to the wall and turn a small outdoor space into a cool lounge for your guests.
The beach umbrella has a very different anchoring mechanism. Because it is used primarily in the beach sand, the pole of the umbrella has a pointy end that you can stick deep into the sand. This way the umbrella stays upright without a fuss.
Safety
This is a major concern for users. The patio umbrella is decidedly heavier than the beach umbrella. It also comes with a larger canopy than the standard beach umbrella. Seashores are very windy places. (Xanax snappywap.com) Hence chances of the umbrella canopy catching the wind and uprooting the umbrella is far more in case of the patio umbrella than the beach umbrella. This can cause serious injuries to the people around.
If you are planning to carry your patio umbrella to the beach, think twice. The beach authorities may ask you to leave.
Conclusion
So, should you take your patio umbrella to the beach? We don’t think you should. These two iterations of the outdoor umbrella – the patio umbrella and the beach umbrella – are built to serve in different environments.
The patio umbrella has the ability to convert your patio into a revenue-generator. It can work wonders on the overall décor of your outdoor space. If you are a restaurant owner, your customers will love to hangout in the cool shade of your printed patio umbrellas.
Outdoor umbrella manufacturers like Flare Shade offer a wide range of bespoke services to their customers. You can choose your own canopy colours and have your brand logo printed on it. That’s a surprisingly easy and cost-effective way of converting your humble accessory into a brand promotion tool.
The beach umbrella on the other hand is built specifically to keep you safe from the harmful UV rays on the beach and it does its job efficiently. So, if you are looking for a temporary shade solution think about why you need it before choosing the product.
