ᐅ Good quality sunshade (4x5 m) with socket or portable option

Created on: 15 Sep 2020 16:10
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M. Gerd
Hello everyone,

We are planning to use portable patio umbrellas for our terrace (10 x 4 m [33 x 13 ft]) so they can be adjusted according to the sun’s position. However, to make them windproof, you need heavy bases, which then makes them less portable. Are we mistaken about this?

As an alternative, we are considering two large umbrellas fixed into the ground along the long edge of the terrace. The umbrellas should also be tiltable. This way, we could properly shade the entire terrace, and since they would be set in concrete, stability should not be an issue.

(1) What do you think? Are there portable umbrellas that actually work well? It wouldn’t help us if we have to worry about them tipping over in even the slightest wind.

(2) Which brands would you generally recommend? I prefer to buy quality once and don’t have any knowledge in this area, so I’m not concerned about the price.

(3) What about the sleeves? I thought I could pour a “standard sleeve” in concrete this year and choose the umbrella next year. Apparently, there is no standard, so I need to know which umbrella to get beforehand. Is that correct? I would prefer not to be tied down at this stage.
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Nordlys
15 Sep 2020 20:58
We have a large umbrella from Ikea with a very heavy concrete base. It has been in use here since 2018, even though we live only 400m (440 yards) as the crow flies from the sea. So there is plenty of wind.
Tarnari15 Sep 2020 21:44
A quick question to everyone here sharing about their large umbrellas...
Would it be possible for you to take and share some photos?
We still need to deal with the topic of terrace shading. Fixed roofing is great but expensive. Sun sails... not sure. A retractable awning seems a bit unattractive.
An umbrella... an alternative?
tomtom7916 Sep 2020 00:39
After using an umbrella for three years, I switched to a sun sail and don’t regret not having done it sooner.

The umbrella only provides spot shading, while the sail, attached to the facade, also shades the large patio door.
Nida35a16 Sep 2020 01:02
Electric sun sail, 5 x 4.8 m (16.4 x 15.7 ft)

Garden terrace in front of yellow house with dining table set and chairs, sun umbrella closed.


Bright single-family house with yellow facade, wooden terrace, garden furniture, and glass sliding doors.
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jucre45
16 Sep 2020 01:08
Nida35a schrieb:

Electric sun sail, 5x4.8m (16.4x15.7 ft)

May I ask which manufacturer it is?
Nida35a16 Sep 2020 01:11
Schade One, by Shadesign