How to Winterize your Commercial Patio Umbrella!

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• How to Winterize your Commercial Patio Umbrella!

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• As sad as it is to move indoors after enjoying
  your offset patio umbrella all summer, taking a
  little extra time to take care of your commercial
  cantilever to keep it pristine for springs
  return. All of our industrial umbrellas are
  designed to handle the most rugged conditions and
  can easily be left outside for the winter.

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• However, some precautions may still be required
  for harsher weather conditions. Heres a general
  breakdown of how to treat the common materials
  that show up on your large patio umbrella.

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• Metals
• All of our metal has been powder coated, keeping
  it from rusting and we use all stainless steel
  hardware and cranks. We do suggest washing the
  aluminum ribs and then apply a coat of automotive
  wax for extra protection. Touch up any scratches
  with car paint in the appropriate color.

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• Fabrics
• Designed to deter mold and mildew, acrylic
  fabrics can still harbor mold if the fabric
  remains dirty. To avoid black spots, vacuum or
  shake off any loose dirt on your heavy duty
  umbrella at the end of the outdoor season. For
  tough stains, use a mild soap such as Ivory Snow
  or Woolite.. The water should be cold to
  lukewarm. (Never more than 100F/38C.).

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• Then rinse thoroughly to remove all soap
  residue. Air dry only. Never apply heat to the
  fabric. In addition it is best to utilize a PVC
  storage cover that fits over the canopy of your
  patio umbrella.

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• Natural materials
• The Iroko wood used our Industrial Grade
  umbrellas is the most durable of woods used to
  make commercial offset umbrellas. In order to
  maintain its original color, apply specialty oil
  at least once a year.

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• Other painted woods will lose their color in
  the sun replenish a faded coat with an acrylic
  paint recommended by a quality paint supplier.
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