3 Common Types of Outdoor Parasols

The outdoor parasol is one of the popular choices for outdoor uses as it provides shelter in the rain and creates shade under the sun. Outdoor tables are always inseparable from parasols. There are many types of parasols on the market and it can be an overwhelming choice to make. This article is going to introduce four types of parasol for you.

Usually, parasols are divided into upright parasols, tilting parasols and cantilever parasols.

1.Upright parasols

Upright parasols are very common. You must have seen it somewhere. Look at the two pictures below.

a) Push-up Garden Parasol

Push-up Garden Parasol Parts:

• Finial

• Canopy

• Air vent

• Rib

• Hub & runner

• Pin

• Pole

• Base

b) Pulley Parasol

Pulley Parasol Parts

• Finial

• Canopy

• Air vent

• Rib

• Hub & runner

• Pulley

• Pole

• Base

  
  

The Push-up Garden Parasol and the Pulley Parasol are two types of upright parasols. To open a push-up garden parasol, you have to push it to the top and fix it with the pin; when closing the parasol, you have to lower it from the top.  For Pulley Parasol, as it is quipped with a double pulley system, this ensures the parasol easy to open and close.

Video of the push-up garden parasol.

video of pulley parasol.

2.Tilting Garden Parasol

Tilting Garden Parasol Parts:

• Finial

• Canopy

• Air vent

• Rib

• Hub & runner

• Tilt

• Solar LED lights

• Crank

• Pole

• Base

  
  

The tilting garden parasol features a tilting canopy and an adjustable pole. The canopy of this parasol can tilt in all directions as the sun moves across the sky. The swivel joint ensures a quick and smooth adjustment in the tilting direction, shading you from the sun at any time you want.

Video of the tilting garden parasol.

3.Cantilever Parasol

Cantilever Parasol Parts

• Finial

• Canopy

• Air vent

• Runner

• Rib

• Hanging Pole

• Supporting Pole

• Slide

• Pole

• 360-degree rotation

• Base

  
  

In the parasol family, the cantilever parasol is the youngest member. Instead of going through the table, the cantilever parasol stands at the side of the table. Usually, this type of parasol is equipped with a relatively heavier and larger base in order to maintain balance. Thanks to the practical 360-degree rotating mechanism and the vertical tilting function, the cantilever parasol well protects you from sunburn.

Video of the cantilever parasol.

Check these videos, you will have a better understanding of the difference between these 4 types of the parasol.