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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
