Here at Instant Shade, we’ve designed what we consider to be Australia’s best cantilever umbrellas. They can be an absolute game changer for your outdoor living.
So what are the benefits of buying a cantilever umbrella?
Let’s start at the beginning. A cantilever umbrella has it’s mast at the side, rather than in the middle which allows the entire shady area under the umbrella canopy to be used and enjoyed.
As the canopy ‘cantilevers’ out from the side of the mast, this allows the umbrella to be installed or placed at the edges of where you need it. Given that, your shaded area is like an open-air room, free for children to play underneath, people to sit and to walk under and be protected from the sun.
The unique features of a cantilever umbrella allow the mast to rotate 360 degrees. For this purpose your canopy can follow the sun and keep you shaded. Another key point, it can be tilted along the mast to block out high morning or low afternoon sun.
If you have several areas you are hoping to shade; for example a dining table and a lounge setting, you can rotate your cantilever umbrella to cast shade onto the area you are using.
Are they easy to use?
Yes. Cantilever umbrellas have a silent crank handle to wind the umbrella open and closed, and the slider car glides smoothly up the mast when changing your tilt position.
While they easy to use, they also have a water repellent and UV resistant canopy and frames are made with marine grade anodised aluminium. Basically, you won’t need to worry about your umbrella rusting or sagging.
We do recommend to close your cantilever umbrella when not in use, and to keep it looking it’s best by using one of our protective covers.
How do I choose what’s right for me?
Instant Shade umbrellas has a range of styles, sizes and colours to suit lots of different needs. Unquestionably the best place to start, is to decide where you would like shaded, and to measure out the area. After that it will narrow down which cantilever umbrella will fit your space.
If you are shading a windy location, then a more heavy duty cantilever umbrella is your best option. With this in mind, you are then able to make fun choices, specifically colours or stripes to match your outdoor living style.
Lastly, if you would like a fixed umbrella (bolted to deck/concrete or mounted inground) or the flexibility to move your umbrella around, will determine the style you choose.
Undeniably, whichever Instant Shade cantilever umbrella you choose, you won’t be disappointed!
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