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Cantilever umbrellas are outdoor umbrellas that are supported from the side, rather than a center pole.
Our top picks are stylish, sturdy, and provide ample shade.
When selecting an umbrella, Lenhart advises, confirm you like how it looks.
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Umbrellas are big, they will be noticed.
Get one you feel good about including in your yard.
He also notes that you get what you pay for.
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Its generally a better long-term value to pay more upfront for higher quality products.
The base is sold separately.
The stylish and sturdy Purple Leaf umbrella is our favorite of all the umbrellas we tested.
This umbrella provides amazing shade with its 11-foot canopy.
Despite its large size, it was easy to operate with just one hand.
The crank turned easily to tilt the umbrella and it also swiveled 360 degrees.
The vented canopy allowed for great airflow, and the canopys water-repellent fabric comes in six different colors.
We were blown away by this umbrellas sturdiness in all weather conditions.
It performed well in freezing to hot temperatures and weathered multiple storms.
Like many umbrellas on our list, this one does not come with an included base.
These bases are critical for supporting the umbrella and are usually weighed down with sand and water.
It can be unstable in the wind, and a base will need to be purchased separately.
Plus, the pole and frame are made of powder-coated steel to helpprevent rustand corrosion.
(Just note that we preferred adjusting the cantileverbeforeexpanding the canopy due to its large size.)
The biggest downside of this umbrella is that it wasnt as sturdy as some of the others we tested.
If the umbrella isnt set at the correct height, it can hit the pole when it opening.
The umbrella can be adjusted to different heights, including as tall as 11 feet.
This umbrella is a bit flimsy and doesnt perform as well in severe weather conditions.
This deal makes it our team’s favorite umbrella with a replaceable canopy.
We liked the design of the canopy, which was stylish and completely shaded an eight person rectangular table.
While the umbrella performed well in light rain, it was a bit unstable in heavier rain.
Although the support pole was sturdy, the canopy moved around significantly in light wind.
To prevent potential damage, we lowered the umbrella and secured the canopy during storms.
The canopy, while water resistant, was not waterproof.
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In heavier rain, water dripped underneath the canopy.
It doesnt rotate or tilt and the pole wasnt sturdy in windy conditions.
We were impressed with the Bluu Cantilever Market Umbrellas high-quality canopy.
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The canopy fabric is coated with a water-repellant, which worked perfectly and kept everything dry during rain showers.
This canopy was also almost effortless to clean.
Even after cleaning, the canopy was color fast and looked new.
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Lenhart advises regular cleaning of cantilever umbrellas to increase longevity.
Regular maintenance adds considerable longevity to a cantilever umbrella, he adds.
Because it lives outside, you need regular maintenance to offset the impact of exposure.
The thick canopy fabric also provided great shade and did not fade in the sunlight.
The company also offers a two-year guarantee on color fastness if yours begins to fade.
Assembly was difficult and time-consuming.
The best umbrella with lights was the Hampton Bay umbrella.
We tested a previous model of this umbrella, the biggest change being the lighting style.
We were impressed by the quality of the steel and aluminum frame and the fade-resistant Olefin polyester canopy.
We especially appreciated the video instructions, which helped tremendously with assembly.
In most cases, bases were sold separately.
We inspected the umbrella, ensuring there were no pre-existing tears, dents, or fading.
We also noted any extra features, such as LED lights.
We used the umbrella normally over the testing period, only taking the umbrella down in extreme weather.
We spot-cleaned the umbrellas as necessary.
Were still using our top picks on our patios to evaluate for changes in quality in the long-term.
This is large enough to cover a largepatio dining tableor small to medium outdoor seating area.
Tilt and Rotation
Many umbrellas on our list are able to tilt and rotate.
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This ensures full shade coverage, no matter the angle or direction of the sun.
This allows the umbrella to provide comprehensive shade even during morning or evening hours.
The degree of UV protection can vary depending on the fabric, and is usually measured in UPF .
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A UPF of 30+ is considered sun-protective.
The Company Store Sunbrella Cantilever Umbrella
This stylish umbrella fromThe Company Storestands out due to its canopy.
Midtown also offers consumers the option of choosing the fabric from their selection of Terylast or Sunbrella fabrics.
This classic canopy is also fade-and-UV resistant.
Your Questions, Answered
Do cantilever umbrellas hold up well to wind?
All outdoor umbrellas can be susceptible to wobbling or tipping in strong winds.
The cantilever design is more susceptible to tipping over than atraditional umbrella with a centered pole, Lenhart says.
Curved umbrella canopies deflect wind better than straight-sided ones, contributing to better wind resistance.
Are bases for cantilever umbrellas different from standard patio umbrellas?
Cantilever umbrellas require much heavier, stronger bases than typical umbrellas, Lehnart says.
What is the difference between a cantilever umbrella and an offset umbrella?
While all offset umbrellas are cantilever umbrellas, not all cantilever umbrellas are offset.
Offset umbrellas are a bang out of cantilever umbrella, Lenhart says.
Offset umbrellas have a post and base positioned to the side of the canopy.
Cantilever umbrellas do as well, but some cantilever umbrellas can also be wall-mounted.
She’s also a certified Master Gardener.
To write this list, Rachel studied the results of our tests performed on dozens of cantilever umbrellas.
He earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.
What Is BHG Recommends?
Next to all of the products on this list, you may have noticed ourBHG Recommends seal of approval.
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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