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I'm 4 floors up in a really windy location, what parasol should I use?
(16th August 2007 10:56)
This is a difficult one. The most "windproof" parasol we currently have, just recently on the market, is the Tornado , from... (More...)
Is there a difference between a Cantilever and a side post Parasol?
(28th May 2007 21:58)
The answer to this question is no, not for all intents and purposes.
The technical definition of a Cantilever is a beam that carries the load to the support pole. It allows for an overhang without needing external bracing. The overhang is balanced by... (More...)
What Parasol would you recommend for a windy location?
(22nd May 2007 21:14)
As a blanket rule, for a residential location, I would recommend the Tradewinds parasols because they have incredibly strong struts and frame. They also come with the appropriately heavy bases to stop parasols falling over and getting a break in the... (More...)
I thought buying a parasol was simple!
(10th April 2007 21:27)
... a buyer's guide to key questions
When "The Patio Umbrella" was just a germ of an idea, I thought one patio umbrellas was much like another. How wrong I was, and how much there is to learn on the subject!
Here are a few guides for you to think about before you choose one
1. How do... (More...)
