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.
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.
tomtom79 schrieb:
May I see that? Preferably as a private message Unfortunately, no, I have a strict ban on sharing pictures.
Take a look at Soliday. In my opinion, it’s a benchmark when it comes to sails in this region.
I’m a big fan of sails. They suit the current architectural style and allow for very large shading areas. There would have only been three awnings that matched the design, and only one (Markilux) came close to the required size. That would have been a combined system costing about €10,000. It wouldn’t have been wind-resistant anymore.
You have to move umbrellas around, and they look like huge walls. That was not an option for us at all.
We have a 4x4m (13x13 ft) parasol from Globus' in-house brand Primaster, and it cost 170 euros. We are extremely satisfied; the thing is incredibly sturdy. Even strong wind hasn’t been able to affect it so far.
We initially considered buying a very expensive branded parasol for a few thousand euros. But I honestly don’t see what that would have accomplished...
We initially considered buying a very expensive branded parasol for a few thousand euros. But I honestly don’t see what that would have accomplished...
Thanks for all the contributions! In my opinion, the drawback of the sun sail is that the shade is where there is no table, and half of the terrace remains in the sun. Cantilever umbrellas can be tilted and therefore provide significantly more shade when the umbrella is positioned at a right angle to the sun.
We are currently considering those from Glatz. There is also a more affordable option for €500, although fabric class 4 is only available with the higher-priced models. I find the protection against mildew, mold, etc. very useful, and at the same time, the fabrics are waterproof rather than merely water-repellent.
We are currently considering those from Glatz. There is also a more affordable option for €500, although fabric class 4 is only available with the higher-priced models. I find the protection against mildew, mold, etc. very useful, and at the same time, the fabrics are waterproof rather than merely water-repellent.
When it comes to shade sails, it is important to oversize them to ensure the shadow falls where it is needed. Additionally, the sail can be lowered on individual posts, for example, facing west. This extends glare-free seating into the evening hours. However, during transitional periods when the sun is lower, this eventually stops working. The same issue applies to awnings, even those with adjustable valances.
Of course, you can position an umbrella directly against the sun if, for example, it comes from the south and the umbrella is also facing south. Take the example from Nida – where would you place your umbrella there to block the sun all day long? Then you end up looking at the umbrella or placing it in a walkway and have to readjust every 30 minutes. An umbrella also can’t cover a large terrace, so would the solution be a set of umbrellas? Especially since the seating area in Nida is obviously intentionally not located under the sail.
Everything has its pros and cons.
Of course, you can position an umbrella directly against the sun if, for example, it comes from the south and the umbrella is also facing south. Take the example from Nida – where would you place your umbrella there to block the sun all day long? Then you end up looking at the umbrella or placing it in a walkway and have to readjust every 30 minutes. An umbrella also can’t cover a large terrace, so would the solution be a set of umbrellas? Especially since the seating area in Nida is obviously intentionally not located under the sail.
Everything has its pros and cons.
The photo was taken at sunset, with the awning not fully extended and the support not lowered, on the day of installation. After 3 months of experience, there is always a shaded area as planned for the table seating 6 people, and with the awning extended to 2m (6.5 feet), the door is shaded.
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