I second this. I went Ikea. I have one that's close to 10 years and old still going strong, if a little faded, at my in laws' house. It was around $100. Checking the site now they're a little different and they have some more expensive options but still one there at $99.
Cantilever Umbrellas and Wind
- Thread starter Gladius Nova
- Start date
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,208
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Not cantilever, but regular umbrellas - I put a 5lb weight on a rubber strap with S-hooks. Hang that onto the ribs. It gives us little more margin for error on when to take them down. They would still lift up before they suffered a structural failure. But we never leave them up except when we are paying attention to the wind situation. Haven't lost one yet, but we are diligent.
The best is to have a solid shade structure nearby so that regardless of the wind you can escape to guaranteed available shade if needed.
The best is to have a solid shade structure nearby so that regardless of the wind you can escape to guaranteed available shade if needed.
It doesn't help if you want to be in the pool. Our cantilever umbrella shades a portion of the shallow end of our pool. I didn't want to install shade sails over the pool.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,208
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Au contraire. Our structure provides shade over a small portion, which increases from the first day of summer on.
Oona
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Bigtymetexan
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I went with a standard 10' Cantilever and used 2 black gym bags and put a 50lb bag of river rock in each. I just set the bags on the cross base and it does the job well. Best part is that when I take it down, I remove the entire setup. Cheap and easy.
This sucker stays put but it’s no picnic to put the base in the garage over the winter.
Our Purple Leaf umbrellas arrived last week but they're not done building the pool so we haven't installed them yet. They sunk the ground base and concreted them in. So far I really like them!
Thanks , was a crazy investment that I hope will outlast me.
It is from Front Gate. They run sales so sign up before you need to buy.
Its a great item but was a little pricey.
I literally just came back inside from rolling two of these bases with umbrellas from morning to afternoon sun protection for the pool. I don't have cantilevered umbrellas, but instead have tilting umbrellas so I can provide the maximum shade where I want at all times. The area around our pool has zero shade and these are a life saver. We furl the umbrellas if there is going to be strong wind, but they have never tipped over in the 10+ years we've had them. You can literally roll them with one finger.
travelfeedsthesoul
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Our 11 ft cantilever umbrella with around 250 lbs of sand/water also tumbled over and slid 10 feet on it's side when tilted to block the sunset light while in the spa. Needless to say, we don't tilt it as much anymore.
I literally just ordered the same exact umbrella from Frontgate. Same color too
I'm glad to hear you say no problems as of yet. I'm in South FL about 10 miles from the coast. I'm hoping ours can hold up at least to some moderate amount of wind.
We are very happy with it and I hope you are too.I literally just ordered the same exact umbrella from Frontgate. Same color too
I'm glad to hear you say no problems as of yet. I'm in South FL about 10 miles from the coast. I'm hoping ours can hold up at least to some moderate amount of wind.
Tcadwall0
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- May 19, 2021
- 207
- Pool Size
- 12900
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-20
+1 on the purple leaf that others have mentioned.
I replaced a one year old $650 cantilever with weighted base with a $750 purple leaf 12x12 or 13x13 can't remember. I would rank it commercial strength. the base is a few inches off of my travertine. I dug a 2' deep hole, filled it with (expensive now days) concrete and mounted it to that.
No matter what you have, and how you install, fold it up when there are storms predicted.
That said, I get similar gusts in the afternoon that are unexpected. I would say up to 20mph or more. It does SO much better than the previous one that was weighted down. It slightly moves and the wind chime hanging from the center of it makes some noise - but it is solid.
I replaced a one year old $650 cantilever with weighted base with a $750 purple leaf 12x12 or 13x13 can't remember. I would rank it commercial strength. the base is a few inches off of my travertine. I dug a 2' deep hole, filled it with (expensive now days) concrete and mounted it to that.
No matter what you have, and how you install, fold it up when there are storms predicted.
That said, I get similar gusts in the afternoon that are unexpected. I would say up to 20mph or more. It does SO much better than the previous one that was weighted down. It slightly moves and the wind chime hanging from the center of it makes some noise - but it is solid.
geh
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- Nov 28, 2020
- 253
- Pool Size
- 15600
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I have an 11 ft. cantilever and it got beat up real bad from the wind. It didn't topple but a primary rib broke, and now it doesn't stay in the intended position either. We now have it on the far end of the pool for shade.
Mine was $600 at Costco
Honestly, the $300 ones at Lowe's look like similar construction. I would opt for the $300 and plan on replacing it after a few seasons, than pay for the $600 one.
Rather than replace the damaged one, we got this gazebo for the same price and we love it. I would consider that if you have the space. Sand leg weights keep it anchored down nicely.
Mine was $600 at Costco
https://www.costco.com/seasons-sentry-11'-led-solar-round-cantilever-umbrella.product.100796919.html
Honestly, the $300 ones at Lowe's look like similar construction. I would opt for the $300 and plan on replacing it after a few seasons, than pay for the $600 one.
Rather than replace the damaged one, we got this gazebo for the same price and we love it. I would consider that if you have the space. Sand leg weights keep it anchored down nicely.
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