How to: Choose the Right Umbrella Base

 

One of the most common questions we're asked is, "What umbrella base do I choose?". The answer to that is always based on a couple of important criteria. When choosing the right umbrella base, you need to ask yourself three important questions:

Is the umbrella light or heavy?
Is the area very exposed and windy?
Will it be freestanding, or in a table?

With the above criteria in mind, we have pulled together a quick guide to help you choose the right umbrella base for your location (and umbrella!).

14kg Umbrella Base
14kg white or black steel umbrella base
We recommend the 14kg Umbrella Base for:
In a table setting: Suitable with all of our beach or patio umbrellas, excluding the Double Caspar.
Freestanding use: only with our lighter umbrellas, for example, propping up a beach umbrella.
Also suitable with a Jardin/Soleil in a protected position with little to no wind, rated 1-2 according to the Beaufort Scale.
25kg Umbrella Base
25kg White or black steel umbrella base
We recommend the 25kg Umbrella Base for:
Use with: our Jardin, Soleil, Pagoda, Go Large, Caspar and Sundial+ umbrellas.
Freestanding: with our patio umbrellas in light winds, rated 3-4 according to the Beaufort Scale.
Placement: Great for a ‘set and forget’ use. If you plan to move it from place to place, we recommend choosing our base with wheels for easy manoeuvring.
    Note: The base plate is powder coated so it is important that you do not roll the base on its edge or drag it along the ground. Doing so will risk damaging the coating and can lead to corrosion (rust).
    32kg Galvanised Umbrella Base
    Round Galvanised umbrella base
    We recommend the 32kg Umbrella Base for:
    Use with: Jardin, Soleil, Pagoda, Go Large, Caspar, Sundial+ and Double Caspar umbrellas.
    Coastal and Commercial environments: Our Galvanised series is the best for maximum corrosion resistance.
    Higher winds: Suitable for freestanding use in strong breeze, rated 4-6 according to the Beaufort Scale.
    Fixed position: Due to the weight, we suggest using this base for 'set and forget' placement. If you plan to move it from place to place, we recommend choosing our base with wheels for easy manoeuvring.
    30kg Galvanised Umbrella Base with Side Wheels
    Galvanised umbrellas base with wheels
    We recommend the 30kg Umbrella Base with wheels for:
    Use with: our Jardin, Soleil, Pagoda, Go Large, Caspar, Sundial+ and Double Caspar umbrellas.
    Coastal and Commercial environments: Our Galvanised series is the best for maximum corrosion resistance.
    Higher winds: Suitable for freestanding use in strong breeze, rated 4-6 according to the Beaufort Scale.
    Flexibility: the side wheels allow for easier moving from place to place. 
      35kg Galvanised Umbrella Base On Wheels
      Square Galvanised umbrella base with caster wheels
      We recommend the 35kg Umbrella Base with casters for:
      Use with: Garden and Patio umbrellas, including Jardin, Soleil, Pagoda, Go Large, Caspar, Sundial+ and Double Caspar umbrellas.
      Exposed sites: The slim profile 35kg umbrella base with caster wheels is the heaviest umbrella bases in our range.  Suitable for freestanding use in strong breeze, rated 4-6 according to the Beaufort Scale.
      Commercial use and Coastal sites: Designed for superior corrosion resistance and ultimate flexibility in space, the durable caster wheels allow for easy re-positioning on site.
      Flexibility: the four casters make it easy to manoeuvre and can be locked into place. This is the best base for easy re-positioning.
       
      Permanent Umbrella Fixtures
      We offer both in-ground and above ground permanent fixtures to our Trade and Commercial clients. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. 
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