Aluminum Market & Patio Umbrellas

Here at Market and Patio Umbrellas online store, we offer you up to 50% off of retail pricing!

Choose your aluminum umbrella size:

• 7.5' Aluminum w/ Tilt & Crank

  

• 9' Aluminum w/ Tilt & Crank

  

• 9' Aluminum w/Crank & Lights

  

• 9' White Aluminum

  

• 11' Aluminum w/Crank

  

If you are searching for market and patio umbrellas at an affordable price, you might have just found the best site. We offer Chain store pricing and Specialty Store selection on our Market Umbrellas. We stock thousands of patio umbrellas year round for your shopping convenience.

Aluminum umbrella details:

An umbrella is an elegant accessory for any property. Whether you need large or small patio umbrellas and regardless of the color that would be best for your deck or patio, this website is guaranteed to have at least one model that suits your needs. We consistently have thousands of patio umbrellas in stock and are open for business year-round. We have the selection of a specialty store with the prices of chain department stores. In fact, all of our products are sold at an affordable price.

Aluminum Market Umbrellas

One of our major categories is aluminum market umbrellas. While there are a variety of materials that can be used to construct a market umbrella, aluminum is used because it is both sturdy and lightweight. Aluminum patio umbrellas are also easy to package. Since they can be held together with couplings, they can be assembled and disassembled conveniently. Also, it limits the amount of material that needs to be replaced if damaged. You can buy a single new rod instead of a complete patio umbrella pole replacement.

Sizes

We carry a variety of sizes from small patio umbrellas with a diameter of 7.5’ to larger aluminum umbrellas that measure 11’ across. We recommend that all customers consider the size of the desired umbrella location before making a purchase. A 9’ umbrella will not fit safely into an area that is smaller than 10’ x 10’. Likewise, 11’ metal umbrellas require at least 12’ x 12’ of space. Bigger is not always better and small umbrellas might be the best choice.

Features

• Crank

Each of our aluminum patio umbrellas comes with one or many features. One feature that is quite common is the crank. Instead of the pulley system common in many mobile metal umbrellas, most aluminum patio umbrellas come equipped with a crank. This device opens and closes the umbrella and makes the process easier. Simply turn the crank until the umbrella canvas is in the desired position. The only reason handheld aluminum umbrellas don’t use cranks is because they are too slender. Small umbrellas cannot house the proper mechanisms.

• Tilt

Another rather common feature is the tilt. When aluminum market umbrellas are said to have a tilt, it means there is a hinge near the top of the umbrella pole that allows you to tilt the canvas to shade the people underneath from the sun wherever it is positioned in the sky. Tilts are specific to aluminum market umbrellas because of their material. Wooden market umbrellas rarely, if ever, feature tilts. Many of our medium-sized and small umbrellas include the tilt feature.

• Lights

If the umbrella blocks out the sun, how is anyone underneath supposed to see? Okay, that’s a silly question, but umbrellas are fun to use even when the sun isn’t out. Why surround your patio with outdoor lighting when your umbrella can light up your party? We have an assortment of aluminum umbrellas with built-in lighting systems and wiring running through the pole. Simply plug the cord into an electric outlet and the outdoor festivities can continue throughout the night.

• Suncrylic Fabric

The word “suncrylic” is a lovely portmanteau that combines “sun” and “acrylic.” It is the choice term for a certain type of fabric that has a high degree of both water resistance and UV protection. There is also Sunbrella fabric manufactured by Glen Raven which boasts 98% UV protection along with intense water resistance. The main difference is that suncrylic is lighter and that it resists fading. In fact, its main selling point is that it comes with a one-year warranty against fading. If you’re looking for aluminum patio umbrellas that will maintain their elegance throughout their life, shop for products with a suncrylic canvas.

Aluminum Umbrellas vs. Wood Umbrellas

Perhaps the most noticeable difference between aluminum and wood umbrellas is the weight. Both materials are durable, but aluminum poles are usually hollow which causes their weight to be several pounds less than wood. In wood umbrellas, both the pole and the ribs are made from the stated material. However, with metal umbrellas, the ribs are usually made of fiberglass. These ribs are also usually an inch or two shorter than their wooden counterparts. While it might seem misleading, fiberglass is actually a better choice than both wood and aluminum in terms of wind absorption. If you live in a location where high winds are not uncommon, consider an aluminum umbrella with fiberglass ribs. Also, be mindful that many aluminum patio umbrellas use cranks for opening and closing while wooden models use the classic, but effective pulley system. Finally, wooden umbrellas do not have tilt functions so if you consider that a crucial feature, shop metal. We offer large and small patio umbrellas in both varieties.