aluminum patio umbrella

Patio umbrellas can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Picking the right color combination can really add a splash of color to your outdoor space. Whether it’s on a patio, a deck, or by a pool, an umbrella can provide beauty and comfort. Most people think about the size, shape, and color when [...]

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Patio Umbrella or Market Umbrella. What’s the Difference?

April 18, 2010

You’ll often hear the terms patio umbrellas or market umbrellas, and ask yourself what the difference is. There is the industry terms, and then there are the terms that would just make life a little easier for you. The industry of outdoor umbrellas is actually much older than you can imagine. People from all around the world have been needing shade structures since they decided to come out from the caves. There are recorded uses of shading devices dating way back to the early cave dwellers. Apparently they couldn’t lug around a tree wherever they wanted to.

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