HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT PARASOL BASE FOR YOUR GARDEN PARASOLS?

How to choose the correct parasol base for your garden parasols?

Parasols are popular items in the garden of summer.

While, after buying a nice parasol, do you know how to choose a correct parasol base?

 

Below steps are from professional garden producer, they might give you some clear idea.

 

Step 1: Choose the correct base weight:  

The correct weight of base is essential to keep the parasol stable.

In the opposite, if the base weight is not enough to hold the parasol, some damages or injury might occur.

So weight is the most important step in the choosing process.

 

Please refer to the below chart to choose a suggested weight.

Heavier than the suggested weight is ok, but less weight might be not stable enough.

Tips: Safety Notice: In windy days, parasols need to be closed even the base is heavy enough.

Umbrella Size	Base Weight
	25kg	30kg	40kg	50kg	60kg	90kg	120kg
Round
180cm	√
200cm		√
250cm			√
300cm				√
350cm					√
400cm						√
Square
300x300cm					√
350x350cm						√
300x400cm						√
400x400cm							√
450x450cm							√

 

Step 2: Check the pole diameter of the parasol  (For Central pole parasols only)

(For central pole parasols only, side pole parasols are using adapters instead of tubes) :

In garden parasol market, you could find some popular parasol pole diameter, as below:

 

Check your parasol pole diameter and find the suitable base which has the suitable tube to match.

Some bases have universal plastic rings in its tube, which could be used with different parasol poles. It is very convenient for customer if they changing their parasols next year.

     

Professional Garden products company Chardina outdoor Co., Ltd has a full range of bases. Their bases are using universal plastic rings. Each base could match 3-4 different parasol poles.

Visit www.chardina.com for more details.

 

Step３：Check the connection size for base and parasol (For Cantilever garden parasols only): 

Cantilever garden parasols (Or called side-pole parasols) are having a big pole at one side.

Normally this type of parasol has a rotation system. (To change the shade position at different time of the day)

Check the rotation system and find the connection holes.

Then choose the suitable base with the same diamention to match.

        

 

4: Select your preferred base material:

Parasol bases mainly made of 3 types of material:

(1) Granite base:

Made from natural granite;

Color is normally in grey or black color;

Weight could make from 15kgs- 120kgs.

More natural look, high quality.

    

 

(2) Reinforced concrete Base: 

Made from reinforced concrete material;

Shape has more designs;

Color has more options. (Grey, black, white, red, yellow. Green … etc. )  

Weight can make from 15kgs to 60kgs.

     

 

(3) Fillable base:

Made from Plastic material;

The empty base is very light. Easy to move and transport;

Fill with water or sand to reach the designed weight;

Base color normally make in black color;

Weight can make from 13kgs to 140kgs.

 

To know more useful garden knowledge, please visit us at www.chardina.com