The sunny days will soon arrive, are you looking for a practical parasol to protect you from the sun's rays on your terrace? This outdoor space requires a few measurements before installing an umbrella. On a terrace, the tilting parasol is the most suitable.
The parasol protects from the sun but also from prying eyes. You can choose a straight or wall-mounted parasol depending on the use you want to make of it. The main thing is to measure the dimensions of your terrace before investing in a large parasol. Discover the ShadeCraft SunFlower, the connected parasol that comes out of the shadows.
The parasol is the essential accessory to protect your terrace when the weather is nice! Available in different shapes, colors, and in various materials, the parasol also makes it possible to embellish your terrace! If you want to install a parasol on your terrace, you can choose a straight, wall-mounted or offset parasol.
It is essential that you consider the materials that make up the large parasol. You will have to take into account the material of the structure which must be very resistant to wind and rain. So you can leave your parasol outside even in bad weather without it getting damaged.
Next, you will need to consider the quality of the canvas. The quality of the canvas in polyester or acrylic, should not be neglected, it is necessary to know the grammage of the canvas. The higher it is, the greater the sun protection. Some exceptional models offer a weight of more than 200g/m².
To help you make your choice, take into account the quality of the fabric and the protection index. If possible, do not choose thin fabrics, which are cheaper but will not protect you enough from the sun's rays. In terms of dimensions, select the canvas according to the size of your terrace or the space you want to shelter from the sun! Read our article on the 3×3 cantilever parasol.
Don't forget to ask about the opening mechanism as well. There is for example the push-pull opening, a classic opening of an umbrella. The crank system that opens the parasol in a jiffy. There is also the pulley opening which is a system that is easy to repair in the event of a problem, and a clearly visible exterior and comes in many shapes:round, polygonal, square, or even rectangular. Let your taste speak for itself! To buy a giant parasol for your terrace, the E-Terrasses shop offers you the best quality / price ratio.
If you are lucky enough to have a large terrace, choose an offset parasol. Trendy, but also modern, this parasol allows you to protect a large space without being bothered by the central pole. In addition, it is very practical because it can be opened and closed easily thanks to a crank.
The tent also seems to be a good solution if you need to protect a large table. With its crank system, the canvas rolls up easily. The tent will protect you from the vagaries of the weather and keep you sheltered from vis-à-vis.