Giant Umbrella Installation & Instructions

DIY Installations

The anchorage of our Giant Umbrellas is important, however it is easy to do. Clever design and comprehensive instructions make DIY installation a breeze. If you decide to install your Giant Umbrella yourself not only will it save you money, but it will be an enjoyable DIY experience.

Click here to download installation instructions for the eclipse.

Professional Installations

As mentioned above, the installation of your umbrella is the most important part of your umbrella purchase. To achieve maximum longevity your Giant Umbrella must be installed correctly. If you choose to have your umbrella installed by us you can rest assured it will be installed by professionals and maximum longevity of your product will be achieved .

What's Involved?

There are two possible types of installation: 'Inground Base' installation, and 'Bolt On's'.

'Inground Base' Installation

The Classic umbrella, in accordance with the engineering design must be mounted onto a footing. .

The Classic requires a footing 1000mm deep x 500mm x 500mm wide. An engineer certified cage must be set into this footing. This cage is important as it provides extra strength in addition to giving you a place to fit the base plate.

The 'WeatherMaster' range requires a footing 1600mm deep x 500mm x 500mm wide. Again, an engineer certified cage must be set into this footing.

Please note: more detailed information will be provided on purchase, including comprehensive step by step installation instructions.

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'Bolt Ons'

IIn many cases your umbrella can be bolted onto an existing slab. This slab must be a minimum of 150mm thick reinforced with steel mesh. Most concrete slabs layed by a professional builder/concreter should meet this criteria. Only True Bolts should be used with this installation.

Althought the Classic has not been certified for bolt on footings, many of our customers choose to do so. A bolt on footing will suffice, however should not be attempted with any WeatherMaster products or an Eclipse with canvas cover. The Giant Umbrella company will not be held responsible for any damage resulting in incorrect installation.

DIY Customers

The Giant Umbrella Company encourages Diy installation, however if you are unsure about your abilities, we advise you have a professional install it for you. Please note that installation must adhere to all engineered specifications. If instructions are not followed to specified standards, the Giant Umbrella Company will not be held liable.

The information above is to be used as a guide only. All umbrellas come with detailed installation instructions and footing specifications. Please follow these guides carefully.