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This can be a tough decision to make because of the differences between the two, both provide shade and both are designed for outdoors so where are the differences? Umbrellas must be placed in the middle of a table or on the side with a freestanding base. Typically freestanding umbrella bases have wheels and move allowing you to bring your umbrella from one side of the table to another. Umbrellas have a tilt function that allows them to move from side to side. If you place them in the middle of your table it saves a lot of space that would be not used otherwise because of the footprint of the table. Parasols are always separate from the table and take up their own footprint, most of the time they cannot be moved easily as their base is very heavy to hold the parasol in place. Parasols allow you more shade possibilities and sizes that limit table umbrellas, you can get 10’ x10’ square parasols and 12’ round parasols which are very large and can cover very big dining tables, sectionals or even lounge areas. In addition parasols can swivel 360 degrees around their base( adding flexibility), they tilt along their axis and some can even go side to side. So depending on your needs you can choose something perfect to keep you cool in the summer heat.
Parasol or Umbrella?
This can be a tough decision to make because of the differences between the two, both provide shade and both are designed for outdoors so where are the differences? Umbrellas must be placed in the middle of a table or on the side with a freestanding base. Typically freestanding umbrella bases have wheels and move allowing you to bring your umbrella from one side of the table to another. Umbrellas have a tilt function that allows them to move from side to side. If you place them in the middle of your table it saves a lot of space that would be not used otherwise because of the footprint of the table. Parasols are always separate from the table and take up their own footprint, most of the time they cannot be moved easily as their base is very heavy to hold the parasol in place. Parasols allow you more shade possibilities and sizes that limit table umbrellas, you can get 10’ x10’ square parasols and 12’ round parasols which are very large and can cover very big dining tables, sectionals or even lounge areas. In addition parasols can swivel 360 degrees around their base( adding flexibility), they tilt along their axis and some can even go side to side. So depending on your needs you can choose something perfect to keep you cool in the summer heat.