Shade Specialists - Highest Quality Parasols for Commercial and Home Garden Use
Making the most of any outdoor area is essential to both commercial businesses and private residences. A beautiful parasol can instantly transform any open-air space. With alfresco dining becoming more and more popular, a stunning garden umbrella can protect you from the hot rays of the summer sun or shelter you from the inevitable British summer shower. Shade Specialists luxury parasols will make a fantastic addition to any set of garden furniture and will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space all year round. If you’re looking for commercial parasols or garden parasols – Shade Specialists will have you covered.
High Quality Parasols
Shade Specialists supply high quality parasols from industry-leading brands including, Bambrella, Elbrau, Heritage, Quattro, Shelter, Stellar and Savannah. We can provide parasols in a variety of materials such as wooden, aluminium and stainless steel.
Shade Specialists’ offers an extensive selection of trail-blazing garden parasols, all of which offer our customers both unparalleled strength and durability. All components used in the construction of our premium parasols are of commercial strength and quality. Shade Specialists industry-leading parasols have been wind tunnel tested and are engineered to offer supreme quality, heavy duty strength and durability. Our extensive range of premium parasol umbrellas can be customised if required, with parasol heaters and lights.
Not sure about what size does your parasol has to be? See our parasol size guide for more details.
Garden Parasols – How Many Types Are There?
Visit Parasol Buyer’s Guide where you will be able to find detailed answers to many of your questions.
There are two main types of garden parasols, firstly we have the classic freestanding parasol or as it is often referred to – centre pole parasol. This is one of the most popular purchases and is particularly beneficial should you wish to use the garden umbrella in multiple places such as on the patio, in the centre of your lawn or by the edge of the swimming pool. These smaller and more mobile garden umbrellas offer you great flexibility.
The second type of umbrella available is the side arm parasol or as they are more often referred as a cantilever parasol. A cantilever parasol is the perfect option for people who require a totally clear and unhindered space under their canopy. The cantilever parasol canopy maximises both usable space and comfort. A cantilever parasol eliminates the drawback of a centre pole umbrella. For example, you can position chairs, hammocks, tables, etc. directly below the canopy. A major advantage of cantilever parasols is that, unlike a traditional centre pole umbrella, a cantilever parasol won’t get in the way.
Top Range Materials Used For The Canopy
Our commercial parasols and garden umbrellas are offered in a choice of three canopy materials: Spuncrylic, Polyester and Recasens.
Spuncrylic® – is polyester which has gone through a process called solution dying. This type of material is very popular with most parasol designers and manufacturers. Solution dying gives polyester an extremely high resistance to fading from sunlight. Spuncrylic® also has good stain resistance as well as being water repellent. In addition, Spuncrylic® has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of at least 50. This indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. For example, material with a UPF of 50, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach your skin. The higher the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor), the greater the protection.
Polyester – is a strong fibre that is resistant to creasing and keeps its shape well. The price of polyester covers is lower in comparison to Spuncrylic® covers due to the colour fastness of the darker materials, which is why Shade Specialists only offer two natural colours in the Polyester material.
Recasens RECacril® – is an acrylic fabric of the highest quality which guarantees the best water resistance and sun protection. As well as marine industries, Recasens is also popular with commercial businesses located in areas with challenging weather conditions.
For more details about canopies and tips about choosing the colour, check out our parasol colour guide.
Why our Garden Parasols are the Best on the Market
1 - 5 Year Guarantee
Extensive 1 – 5 year guarantee on all commercial & garden parasols
Strong & Heavy Duty
Wind tunnel tested, incredibly resistant to strong winds up to 126 km/h
All-Weather Usage
High UV protection (80+) and water repellent fabric for all weather protection
Attractive Designs
All of our parasols are designed and intended to create a strong visual impact
Parasol Bases
When selecting a parasol base, you will have to first consider how you intend to place the parasol. You can opt for permanent installation or portable bases. If you will not be positioning your parasol at different spots, then the permanent fixture is what you need. If you’re into changing spots, the portable base is the way to go.
Do you prefer the portable bases, remember to select our recommended base weights to prevent them from falling over in windy conditions. Let’s say you are thinking of placing your garden umbrella through a sturdy table, you can use a lighter base as the table provides support. However, a base is still needed for stability and alignment.
Need medium to large garden parasols? Then we recommend heavier bases of granite or concrete weighing 50 to 70 kgs. For commercial parasols (4m or larger), consider cross bases with 4 x 30kg bases. For extra stability in windy conditions, consider adding additional tiles.
Instead, need a permanent spot for the parasol? Then select our in-ground base option. Around 80 cm of digging below your chosen spot would be required. This spot is then filled with concrete and the steel ground base sunk level with the ground. Eliminates tripping hazard, making it a popular choice for commercial parasols in hospitality and other establishments.
Want to know more before deciding on the best base for your umbrella? Our parasol base guide covers everything you need to know.
Parasol Heaters & Lights
Parasol Heaters
Choose from 4-way heat lamps, electric heater or the 3kW remote-controlled parasol heater. Homes and commercial establishments can benefit from any of the three heater types, enabling outdoor use even in cold and rainy weather.
The 3kW parasol heater is energy efficient and weatherproof, and it even comes with a remote to control the heat. Just plug in the 195cm wire into a power outlet and relish the winter outdoor experience.
The Golden 2000 electric Parasol Heater is a really cool and high-quality heater that can be mounted to your parasol or a ceiling. It has a sleek and modern design and uses infrared short waves. This is our recommended heater for our range of commercial parasols.
The 4-WAY Infrared Parasol Heater is a great addition to heat the space under your parasol, or patio area. This heater can be mounted on the pole of a garden umbrella or on a portable tripod.
Parasol Lights
Enhance your outdoor space with our range of parasol lights. Choose from the waterproof LOU Lamp, hanging LED light from Bambrella or an LED strip light (exclusively available with our commercial Bambrella Torr Umbrellas).
These lights not only create a warm and inviting ambiance but also provide aesthetics for your alfresco dining or relaxing evenings. Available in various styles and designs, they complement your décor and are also energy-efficient.
Some parasol heating and lighting options would require internal wiring requirements, please get in touch with us and we are more than happy to help you all along the way. Your outdoor space transformation is just a call away!
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