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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 .