Most commercial premises have an extended outdoor space. And because space is only available at a premium, it is on a very rare occasion you will find that this outdoor space has not been utilized. Particularly, hospitality-based businesses such as restaurants and hotels extend their premises to the outdoors. A commercial patio umbrella is usually the shade of choice for these businesses.
Commercial patio umbrellas provide both an anesthetic and a functional utility. They can be stylized and branded to provide more exposure to the business. Being on the curb means that they're probably one of the first things the customer encounters.
The primary distinction between a commercial patio umbrella and a residential patio umbrella is that the former is ruggedized to withstand repeated use in very harsh weather conditions. They are also intended to provide cover a larger area and are built to provide a longer life of usage.
A commercial patio umbrella is an extension of the business process and therefore needs to be professionally done.
Styles of commercial outdoor umbrellas
Table patio umbrella
This commercial patio umbrella is designed to be supported from a hole in the center of the table. It is the most common type of commercial umbrella. It looks like an oversized personal umbrella with a stiffer frame. It is oversized to provide cover for not only the table but the seats around the table. The bottom end of the frame of the umbrella also has its own stand so that it supports itself without relying on support from the table.
Tilting umbrella
This commercial patio umbrella has a joint on its frame that allows the top cover to be inclined at an angle. This inclination feature allows it to be adjusted to follow the angle of the sun's rays. Because the rays of the change angles as the day progresses, this angle feature is very useful.
Offset umbrella
The term offset means that this commercial patio umbrella has a base that is solid enough to stand beside the target of its shade. Typically, the supporting vertical pole of an offset umbrella does not protrude from the center of the umbrella but from the side. Offset umbrellas are less portable because of the heaviness and largeness of the supporting base.
Because of the offset nature of this umbrella, it means that it does not require a patio table. It provides a larger unobstructed area for setting up tables and chairs.
Sail umbrella
This type of commercial umbrella is made of a multi-cornered fabric where each corner is attached to some point on a wall or a vertical post. The corners are available in odd numbers like 3, 5, and 7.
Sail umbrellas can be tied above patio furniture to provide the required shade. They can even be tied to trees as long as there's any vertical study support to tie the corners to.
These type of umbrellas are far more portable and convenient because all you need to do is fold the fabric and carry it in a bag. You do however need vertical supports to tie the corners to.
Tiki style umbrella
This type of umbrella resembles a grass-made umbrella that you'd find on a beach. The textile umbrella is made of polypropylene faux grass. This resembles real grass but is not the actual grass. They are actually also a commercial patio umbrella because they also passed through a hole on a patio table.
This type of umbrella is ideal for resorts and beaches. The exotic nature of this umbrella makes it also ideal for use in a home yard. It requires additional base support if it is to be used in windy weather.
Commercial patio umbrella
Commercial patio umbrellas are the favorite of the hospitality industry; this includes hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and stores that offer alfresco dining. Commercial umbrellas are usually very aesthetically pleasing other very useful in attracting customers to the hotel or restaurant. They are large umbrellas that provide the largest shade and protection from other elements of the weather like rainfall.
Telescopic umbrellas
Commercial umbrella involves an extendable arm which makes it very popular. The telescopic expansion mechanism is made entirely from aluminum making it very light but very robust as well.
Cobana LED Umbrella
This is also a commercial patio umbrella that has additional LED lighting. The LED lights are on the frame of the underside of the umbrella cover.