What are the differences between Patio, Beach, and
Commercial Umbrellas?

Patio Umbrellas are generally for residential use on, as the name suggests, a patio or deck. Patio Umbrellas
usually are placed in an outdoor table with a hole to accommodate the umbrella pole. Most often they require
a base for support. Patio Umbrellas may be pop-ups (that is, hand opened) manual tilt, or auto-tilt. The frames for Patio Umbrellas usually are made of aluminum. They have metal bell caps as finials.

Market Umbrellas are more expensive than Standard Crank & Tilt Patio Umbrellas. They are used in public
areas such as restaurants or cafes as well as in homes. Market Umbrellas may have either a single or double
vent on the top. Frames may be aluminum with crank and auto-tilt, or wood with pulley and rope. Like other
Patio Umbrellas, Market Umbrellas require a base.

Beach Umbrellas are distinguished by their poles, which are pointed for use in the sand. Frames may be
aluminum or wood, but Beach Umbrellas never feature a tilt so they can withstand windy conditions. Beach
Umbrellas can come with a matching bag for convenience in carrying. They have plastic bell caps as finials.

Commercial Umbrellas are constructed with heavy-duty aluminum frames for durability.
They come standard in silver color frames with other colors on request.