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Cantilevers, Cantilevers and More Cantilevers!

Feb 12, 2023 | Articles

One of the most popular shade products for restaurants and residential environments is a large-scale, side-post umbrella that can provide shaded comfort to multiple seating groups or lounging sets. Cantilevers work well when an in-table umbrella, which only shades one...

What are the best umbrellas for in-pool use?

Feb 4, 2023 | Articles

Have you noticed how many names there are for the shallow area of the pool where you can sit and relax or the kids can play?  Among the most popular are:  sun shelf, baja shelf, tanning ledge, sunning deck, and cabo shelf. No matter how you refer to them,...

How to Measure a Cushion

Nov 10, 2022 | Articles, Guides

While it is best to provide a template for any cushion, we will allow measurements to be provided for cushions that are square or rectangular.  A template can be made from cardboard, fabric, or kraft paper such as butcher paper or brown paper bags. The template...

Work Remotely in Shaded Comfort.

Jul 27, 2022 | Articles

Sheltering in place while also trying to continue to work during Covid has resulted in the evolution of the definition of cloffice.  It’s laudable that so many people took the initiative to convert a closet into a home office in order to create a safe space to...

The Importance of Properly Coiling Your Pulley Rope 

Jul 27, 2022 | Articles

Details count. FiberBuilt’s shade products are engineered with many important structural and design details that demonstrate our commitment to form and function. In the Prestige Collection, for example, the umbrellas that feature a Pulley & Pin lift mechanism are...

Tips for umbrella use in high-wind areas

Apr 21, 2022 | Articles

If you live in an area with high winds, you may think an outdoor seating area with an umbrella is out of the question.  Think again! At Fiberbuilt Umbrellas, we offer several umbrellas designed to withstand high winds, so you’ll never accidentally gift your neighbor...