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Recommendations for a deck umbrella please.

SahmIam — Sat, 18 May 2019 18:15:52 GMT

Ours has finally died. Looking for a large deck umbrella that is sturdy, no lights. Already have a stand. TIA!!!

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fthunt — Sat, 18 May 2019 19:11:56 GMT

I have a covered porch so not an expert. Years ago went to a professional deck & patio store and saw beautiful big strong umbrellas. I, personally, would not buy an inexpensive one due to so many weather situations. I would spend $200 or more for a good one. Just my opinion.

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SahmIam — Sat, 18 May 2019 19:37:08 GMT

@fthunt Do they make them for less than a few hundred? I know I see them discounted once the summer season is over in to order make room for winter stuff. I'm looking for a "brand" suggestion, I guess.

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Dusty1 — Sun, 19 May 2019 00:38:55 GMT

@SahmIamI bought 2 umbrellas last spring from Target. I knew that I wanted yellow & I searched for the style & price that I wanted.

They are 9' aluminum umbrella & the brand is California Umbrella.

I waited until they were on sale & paid $78 a piece for them. They are very pretty & sturdy. They haven't faded at all.

I do try to remember to lay them down if it is windy or stormy & I put them in the shed over the winter.

Maybe a $200 umbrella would be better, but I am not sure how.

At some point you are going to forget to put them down & they are going to blow into the neighbors yard & break a spine or two. It's less painful if you paid less for it.

Or if you just want to switch colors.

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Fressa — Sun, 19 May 2019 16:22:48 GMT

I've had good luck with the AtLesiure and Veranda brands. I try to find them on sale before or after the season so it's more budget friendly QVC usually has one as a TSV and that's usually a decent price. If you can fid one tnat has the Olefin fabri they do very well with holding up and not fading.

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Mick57 — Thu, 23 May 2019 01:33:00 GMT

Try Wayfair! That’s where I got mine. It’s sturdy and thick material. Less than $100, actually $78 I believe. 2 day free shipping to boot!

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Tigriss — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:32:18 GMT

I would go to WalMart and get one there. If a storm takes it, then you won't be out much. I bring mine in each time I use it but didn't see putting a huge amount into it if a sudden storm should come up and I had to choose between saving the food or the umbrella, I wouldn't be out much. I didn't want anything fancy but one that was stable, tilted and in a pretty color. I'm sure Target would have one as well.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 24 May 2019 01:40:09 GMT

I guess it depends on how much you want to spend! We bought our last large patio umbrella 5 years ago at Lowe's for less than $70. I'd never order one online since I can find one at so many local stores.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 24 May 2019 21:34:13 GMT

@SahmIam I would consider looking at Pottery Barn. They are always having sales -- maybe one is going on now. Other than that do a Google and see what comes up and read reviews. Good luck.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 24 May 2019 21:46:50 GMT

@SahmIam 5/24, I was just looking at Pottery Barn and their umbrellas are fade resistant and water repellant. They have the canopy for $129 and the heavy base for $99 in solid colors or 2 different stripes. Check it out.

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colliemom4 — Fri, 24 May 2019 21:48:47 GMT

I got one at Kohls several years ago. I'm not certain if they are selling them now. You might try Costco also.

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aroc3435 — Sat, 25 May 2019 04:41:36 GMT

@SahmIam Christmas Tree Shops website has some good deals and some money off for first time e-mail subscribers. They also often have a code to use for free shipping at a certain dollar amount for an order. Depending on where you live they do have brick and mortar stores, too, which are usually extremely busy, and even moreso on weekends.

I got some really nice outdoor chair cushions from them last spring along with some small planters.

They also participate in Rakuten (which used to be Ebates).

Edited to add: Last day to use their website to order online is June 13th. After that date the website will only be used to explore what is in their b & m stores and will maintain customer's prior online order histories.

Interesting direction they are moving in. Exploring their stores in person IS much more fun.

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CJC — Sat, 25 May 2019 12:28:59 GMT

I own two umbrellas, both sitting out in the ferocious FL sun. One is 7.5 foot, 4 years old, purchased at Pier 1 on sale for $99. The other is 9 foot, 3 years old, purchased from amazon for around $250. The 9 foot one is by California Umbrella — you can find at lots of places like Wayfair and Hayneedle. Many colors; mine are a sky blue and a light teal. Here’s the thing. You can buy an inexpensive polyester umbrella which will be described as fade resistant, but it’s really not. A polyester umbrella needs to be replaced every 2 years in our all day hot sun. Or you can pay more and buy a Sunbrella fabric umbrella which is much more durable but more expensive. Sunbrella fabric will not fade, rot or mildew. Mine are both Sunbrella. So you have a choice depending on your climate and price point. The umbrellas sold on Q are an olefin fabric, which is a high end poly, but still not as good as Sunbrella. Q’s umbrellas do fade. Good luck. Great umbrella buys can be found in late summer.

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SahmIam — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:50:31 GMT

Another Thank You to all who gave me such fantastic suggestions for a deck umbrella!

In-laws gifted us with one over the holiday weekend as they had purchased two and then forgot about this one, lol. Came from a posh fireplace and deck furniture store somewhere in Baltimore; heavy duty, well made and looks great. Has a built in spf as well (is that common?). Sunbrella is the manufacturer (there is a tag hanging off it as it's still wrapped up).

In any event, thank you all again!!!