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If you are looking to add a patio umbrella to your backyard, it is important that you know with just what you are dealing. Patio umbrellas can be split into two basic groups: market patio umbrellas and commercial patio umbrellas.
Commercial patio umbrellas are mostly used on home patios or in gardens and outdoor cafés. They are typically made with durable hardwood poles that easily slide into the umbrella hole which many patio and café tables feature. They are also appropriate for use with beach tables and chairs, restaurants, and other similar high-traffic situations. Usually made with acrylic fabric, commercial patio umbrellas are great when it comes to withstanding harmful elements of nature, such UV rays, wind, and rain. There are also many additional features you can choose from when purchasing one of these umbrellas, Commercial patio umbrellas range in price from $400 to over $550, depending on what brand you purchase and which features you want.
Market patio umbrellas, on the other hand, are patio shades made for use in sidewalk cafés. Before they were used in the United States, they became quite popular in Europe. Market patio umbrellas are known for their high quality and sophisticated designs. They are used mostly to provide shade from the sun, protecting your eyes and skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Most of these patio umbrellas are made of aluminum, and feature canopies that can easily be opened and closed with a simple crank mechanism. Depending on both the manufacturer and the brand, market patio umbrellas usually cost in the range of $300 to $400.