Umbrellas 101
Become The Best Umbrella Expert.
Canopy Care and Cleaning
FiberBuilt’s canopies are made of different materials depending on the style of the shade product. With the exception of our Garden and Patio umbrellas, all of our other umbrellas as well as cabanas and pavilions are made of either Marine or Furniture Grade solution...
Know Your Pole
There are many important components to an umbrella. One of the most significant in terms of strength and durability is THE POLE. While some models are made with a two piece aluminum pole, others are made with one piece. Some tilt, while others don’t. Different...
Want an In-Pool Mounted Umbrella?
Want an In-pool Mounted Umbrella? There are several things to know about in-pool placement of an umbrella. And while FiberBuilt manufactures umbrellas that can be used for this purpose, it’s important to consult with your pool contractor so that he can make the...
Pool Umbrellas Buyers Guide
Selecting the best poolside umbrella for your backyard pool deck or patio area can be challenging. There are so many factors to consider, including: the size, fabric color, pole finish, and lift mechanism. Beyond that, where will you be using it – in-table or freestanding?
How Big a Difference is there between a 7.5 ft octagon and a 7.5 ft square?
A 7.5 ft square is a lot bigger than a 7 ½ ft octagon and it has everything to do with math. Specifically, geometry. Blame Pythagoras. When we measure an octagon, we measure across the diameter from one rib end to the other. But a square is measured across one of...
How to Select the Proper Base For Your Umbrella.
For best operation of your umbrella and for the warranty to apply, all umbrellas must be secured in properly weighted bases. You’ll find that the Base Section of our website and our catalog provide information on the recommended base size/weight depending on the...
Bar Height Umbrellas
When you need shade over a bar height table, you’ll surely order an umbrella with a bar height pole. But did you know that there are other times when a bar height umbrella is needed? The extra long poles are also essential when you have a counter height dining table,...
Canopy Styles and How to Customize Them
FiberBuilt offers a wide range of opportunities for you to customize your canopy so that it makes a fashionable statement as part of your outdoor décor. This is one of those topics where pictures are worth a thousand words. So let’s explain all the ways to personalize...
Difference between Powder Coating and FiberTeak
Within the Prestige Collection there are two types of finishing processes – powder coating and FiberTeak™. The Lucaya, Riva, Oceana, Flight and Wattsun models are made with aluminum poles of various diameters that can be powder coated in four to seven colors...
Lucaya – Your Wish, Granted.
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to have an umbrella that was stronger and longer lasting than you can find at your typical box store or discount site? Who wants to have to replace an umbrella every year? What kind of value is that? How about an umbrella with a...
Rooftop Environments and Umbrellas
Even before Covid inspired the race to find, create or repurpose outdoor spaces for customers to gather safely, restaurateurs, hoteliers, architects and designers had already begun the trend to use rooftops for unexpected dining, bar and lounge spaces. The best...
Outdoor Fabrics
Umbrella canopies and outdoor cushions are made of fabrics that are specially made to hold up to the kinds of harsh conditions that interior fabrics never experience. The direct exposure to intense sunlight, salt air, driving rain are all part of their day to day...