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Wind Vents: Why are they important and how to pick the right one?

by rgarcia on March 11, 2010

in Patio Umbrella Buying Guides

With all of the wind vent choices available at CushionsAndUmbrellas.com, how are you going to choose the right one for your patio umbrella?
To give you a better understanding of the different features of our wind vents, it’s important to know what a Wind Vent does.
A wind vent is a flap in the fabric of canopy, [...]

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It’s the Tilt Functions that Define an Umbrella.

March 11, 2010 Patio Umbrella Buying Guides

Patio Umbrella Tilt: Tilting functions often “define” the patio umbrella, but often times, it’s the last thing you look at. Here are the differences and benefits of push button tilts, collar tilts, and auto tilts, and a new breed of tilt, the shade dial.

The one downside to outdoor lounging is this; that pesky sun doesn’t [...]

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Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

March 11, 2010 Patio Umbrella Buying Guides

If you’re not sure what type of patio umbrella fits your needs, these tips can help. Always remember, you’re the best judge of what outdoor umbrella you want, but we’ve put together some basic guidelines so that you feel confident in your purchase.
Our umbrellas are designed to shade different types of areas. For each [...]

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Care and Maintenance of your Outdoor Fabrics.

March 11, 2010 Outdoor Fabrics

With proper care and maintenance, your patio umbrella or patio cushion will give you year after year of lush color and service. Here are a few tips that should keep your fabrics looking great.

Never leave your outdoor cushions or patio umbrella out when expecting excessive rain. Although our fabrics are meant to stand [...]

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How to determine your patio cushion measurements.

March 11, 2010 Patio Cushions Buying Guides

We’ve put together a few tips that we hope will come in handy when you’re looking for the perfect patio cushions for your furniture. Whether you’re looking for replacement cushions, or new patio cushions, following these steps will help you get the right outdoor cushion the first time.
Measuring your patio furniture:
First off, let’s make sure [...]

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