What is the difference between commercial and residential umbrellas?

What is the difference between commercial and residential umbrellas?

The gap is in how hard the product has to work. A residential umbrella might open a few times a season; a hotel umbrella opens every morning and closes every night, in public, in weather.

• Frame - commercial units use thicker, powder-coated aluminium and reinforced joints rated for daily use.
• Mechanism - cranks, glides and hubs sized for staff, not occasional handling.
• Finish - marine-grade coatings for coastal and poolside sites.
• Support - commercial buyers get spec sheets, spare parts and warranty terms suited to a business.

Which do you need?

If the umbrella is for a business - hotel, restaurant, resort, café, or a shared terrace - choose the commercial grade. For a private garden used lightly, the residential range is the better value. Not sure? Tell us the site and daily usage and we will point you to the right tier.