Typical pricing of patio umbrellas
The price of a patio umbrella is dependent on three factors: its size, design, and the materials used in making it. Whether it is custom-made or not also affects its price.
Price according to size
The size of a patio umbrella is one of its main price-determining factors. A larger patio umbrella is more expensive at over $1,000 than a smaller one that usually costs $300 to $800. A large patio umbrella that costs $1,000 measures at least nine feet in height and has a coverage area of at least 30 square feet. A small patio umbrella that costs $300 measures at least six feet in height and has a coverage area of at least 12 square feet. A midrange model that costs $600 usually measures seven feet in height and has a coverage are of around 20 square feet.
Price according to design
The design of a patio umbrella also affects its price. A basic patio umbrella with a hinged push-up frame is usually smaller, and it can cost $300 to $400. A model that opens with a crank and winches is more expensive at $600 to $800. An electronic patio umbrella that opens with a push of a button is often the largest patio umbrella available and most expensive as well at over $1,000.
A patio umbrella with a table already built around the shaft is also available in the market. This type of patio umbrella is more expensive than a stand-alone one. It can cost as much as $1,000, depending on its size.
Price according to materials used
The frame of a patio umbrella is usually made of plastic, wood, or steel. A steel-framed patio umbrella is the most expensive, while the plastic-framed one is usually the cheapest. A large steel-framed patio umbrella can cost $800 to $1,000, while a plastic-framed one of the same size is cheaper at $200 to $300.
Maintaining the quality of a patio umbrella can add to its cost. A plastic-framed patio umbrella is by far the easiest and cheapest to maintain. But when it is carried away by a strong wind, you have no other recourse but to replace it, automatically doubling the amount you have spent for it. On the other hand, a more expensive steel-framed patio umbrella is less likely to get carried away by a strong wind, but it requires intensive maintenance to prevent it from corroding. A wood-framed patio umbrella is quite sturdy, but it is relatively heavy and require high maintenance as well.
The weight of the patio umbrella's canopy also affects its price. A more expensive patio umbrella usually features a cloth canopy that weighs around eight ounces. It is also more durable than the canopy used in a cheaper model, and it usually covered by five-year warranty.
Price according to customization
A customized patio umbrella is more expensive than a prefabricated one. You do not need to get one unless you want to put it in an area that cannot accommodate a prefabricated patio umbrella. A home with a low-hanging suspended garden usually needs a custom-made patio umbrella shorter than a prefabricated one but provides the same coverage area.
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